Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

my father died in lehigh county. I need more short certificates. where do i get them from .

the lawyer that had worked for me sent them to me.


Asked on 8/25/11, 4:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Assuming that his estate was probated in Lehigh County, contact the Office of the Register of Wills for that county.

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Answered on 8/25/11, 4:50 pm

If your father resided in Lehigh County at the time of his death, contact the Orphans' Court, register of wills. If not their, then contact the Orphans' Court in the county where he lived.

The short certificate costs about $10. However, if you have a lawyer, why are you not asking your lawyer about this?

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Answered on 8/26/11, 5:54 pm


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