Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Executor from another state

May the executor of a will for an estate in Pennsylvania be from another state or must he/she reside in Pennsylvania?


Asked on 6/17/04, 7:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryant A. Boohar Charles W. Boohar, Jr. & Associates, P.C.

Re: Executor from another state

Out-of-state residents are allowed to serve as Executors of Pennsylvania Estates, but the Register of Wills requires the Executor to post a bond. A bond is basically an insurance policy for the estate�s beneficiaries in case the Executor mishandles or runs off with the estate�s money.

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Answered on 7/01/04, 4:15 pm


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