Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
Uncle B died. Aunt C inherited, then died a year later. There are 8 nieces and nephews. 7 from the Uncle B side of the family. 1 from the Aunt C side of the family. In Pennsylvania, does the 1 nephew from Aunt C side of the family inherit everything?
1 Answer from Attorneys
It all depends on how property was owned [assuming that the uncle and aunt were married to each other], and if they had wills, and who their heirs were. There may have been more heirs than just the nieces and nephews. Both estates would have to be probated and administered.
The nieces and nephews should not attempt to change title to any property themselves. With the number of heirs you indicate, an estates lawyer in the county where uncle and aunt resided at the times of their respective deaths should be engaged to sort out how the estates should be administered.
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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