Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

I'm sorry for your loss. Without a will, you do not have legal rights to your fiance's possessions. If you have any means (preferably written) of showing that he gave you items, you could try to prove that in his estate administration. Is his sister administering his estate or just removing items from the house? You should consult a local estates lawyer to find out what your options are.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

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I agree with Attorney Jacobson. You have no rights to anything which belonged solely to your fiance. That is why people have written wills. Just telling you is not good enough. If your fiance gave you something prior to his death, then as noted by Attorney Jacobson, you would have to make a claim for that item in the estate. However, the cost of getting an attorney may be prohibitive, especially if you have no proof other than your say-so.