Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
inherting something you don't want
can i refuse to inhert something
Asked on 12/02/08, 9:41 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Miriam Jacobson
Retired from practice of law
Re: inherting something you don't want
You may "disclaim" an inheritance. There is a form that you should file, and there is a time limit within which to file it.
If you check with the Office of the Register of Wills in the County where the deceased lived, they may help you with forms and instructions.
Answered on 12/03/08, 12:53 pm
John Davidson
Law Office of John A. Davidson
Re: inherting something you don't want
Sure can. Just say no thank you, then it becomes the executor's problem. There's a legal term for this but at this time of night it escapes me. Besides its not important only the no thank you is.
{John}
Answered on 12/02/08, 10:13 pm