Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Re: my aunt dying without a will

Dear Suzie:

If your aunt dies without a Will, she will be presumed to have died intestate. As such, her estate will pass in accordance with Pennsylvania law which, in this case, means that you mom will be the sole heir of the estate. Of course, this is presuming that your aunt didn't have any other siblings that died before her that had children of their own. If so, then those nieces and nephews would also be heirs. Namely, the only way that you or your brothers would have any interest in the estate would be if your mother had predeceased her sister. As to the cat, sorry, animals have no interest in the estate unless left one by way of a Will. Any questions, let me know. You can see our website at americanwillsandestates.com. Thanks.

Lloyd Welling, Esq.