Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

What would the heir be responding to? Is your mother's estate being probated? Are you the heir, or are you talking about someone else? It's not clear from your question what you are asking. Discuss your question with a local estates lawyer, who would be able to clarify what you are asking, get the facts and information necessary to try to look into the issues and give you options.

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.

* Another reason for contacting a lawyer is that it is often impossible to give a good answer in the Internet Q&A format without having more information. The unique circumstances of your situation and things that you may not have thought to mention in your question may completely change the answer. If you want to be sure that you have a complete answer to your question and an understanding of what that answer means, establish a connection with a lawyer who practices in the area of your concern.

Who are you? The executor? Its the executor's job to give notice to the heirs. If the executor cannot find an heir then the executor can try to locate using a missing heir service If the heir cannot be found then the executor will have to follow the process for dead/missing heirs.