Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

My father is very sick with cancer and will probably not make it to the end of the year. There's no wife, no home (living in retirement community ) but has a significant amount of money in bank due to an ongoing legal settlement. There were 3 children but my brother passed in 1990, so only myself and sister surviving. However my brother had 2 children. Would they (his children ) be entitled to part of his estate in the event of his passing ? Neither has been in his life for any significant amount of time or even in contact with him for years. Currently no will has been made.


Asked on 2/09/17, 1:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Depending on your rather's state of mind, it's not too late for him to make a will now.

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Answered on 2/09/17, 2:56 pm
Solomon Weinstein Solomon Weinstein, Esquire

You should contact an attorney if your father is able to meet with an attorney. If there is no will the intestate succession statute would govern. If you would like to make a consultation with my office feel free to contact my office.

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Answered on 2/10/17, 12:18 pm


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