Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, my younger sister has been named executor of my fathers estate. Currently her and my other siblings arent sharing much information with me and i feel they may be taking money from bank accounts that have been left behind since theyve had access to it to pay my fathers bills while he was alive. In the will it was said that all property was left to be split amongst all siblings. I basically would like to know what are my rights. I also know that my brother would like to buy the house that was left behind. I am also interested in purchasing the property and feel my sister favors him and will give him a cheap price eventhough i am interested as well. Can anyone shed some light on the situation or point me in a direction to find more info besides talking directly to a lawyer?

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Asked on 4/02/10, 9:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Matthew Kelly Kelly Law

Hi, unfortunately I think you have a big problem if you do not engage an attorney to help you, but here are some things you can do. First, go to the county courthouse, register of wills and see if probate has been started. Executors have fiduciary responsibility to the beneficiaries and you can enforce your rights through the court. You can do this without a lawyer, but it isn't easy. If a probate has been opened, perhaps the executors are using an attorney to aid in the administration of the estate. If so, contact that attorney and ask him to provide an accounting of all the money the estate received and how it has been spent so far. Also express your interest in the house. If there is no attorney, you can petition the court to do the same, provide you with an accounting and help protect your rights if the house is sold. If no probate has been opened, ask the register of wills how you could open one as a beneficiary. Good luck...

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Answered on 4/08/10, 3:30 am


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