Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Title of the houses is relevant are they in his name alone or joint with survivorship rights in which case the joint owner would get the property. You have rights as a wife under the intestate laws which would allow you to receive a portion of the estate under many circumstances. You should file to be appointed administrator of your husband's estate. You should also contact a lawyer immediately to review the situation. Time periods are important do not wait. If you would like to consult with my office feel free to call.

If your husband had no Will and children from a previous marriage, you are entitled to one-half of the estate. The fact that he purchased those items before you were married is irrelevant. If the assets are titled in his name only means that they count as part of his estate (if they were jointly held, they could revert to you without counting as part of the one-half owed to you).

Going through the probate process can be difficult, especially when all of the parties fail to get along. You should consult with an attorney immediately to make sure that you get your proper share. Feel free to contact me to discuss this further. I would be happy to meet or talk with you free of charge to inform you of what needs to be done.