Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
After my mother's passing, my father changed his will to name his children as executors and heirs of his estate. He is now getting married; if he doesn't revoke this will or seek a prenuptial agreement, what will happen to his estate in the event of his passing?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Then I would expect his children will want this will probated. Unless revoked a will remains valid until it is revoked. That said his new wife could claim her spousal share.
Bottom line dad needs to make a new will.
{John}
Was your mother's estate administered by the necessary filings and procedures in the Register of Wills Office, and all debts and inheritance tax paid? Those things must happen in your mother's estate.
Your father has the right to change his will at any time.
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.
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