Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

His estate would be governed under SC law. In PA and NJ, it is possible for a legal heir to require the filing of a will. Find out if SC will allow petitioning or filing a document requiring that the will be filed and notice be given to you. Counties usually have a court or other office that handles estate matters. You may need a SC attorney to prepare and handle the filings for you.

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