Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Once the will was filed, the person who was appointed as executor should have given notice to all the heirs that the estate had been opened [started]. At that point you could have gone to the Register of Wills office to see the will. Of course, the will should have been filed in the county where your grandfather resided at the time of his death.

Yes, you should immediately go to a lawyer to find out what rights you have to object to what has been done.

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.

* If the answers to your question confirm that you have a valid issue or worthwhile claim, your next step should almost always be to establish a dialog with a lawyer who can provide specific advice to you. Contact a lawyer in your county or township.

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