Estates and Probate | Philadelphia County, PA Estate Administration Lawyer
The Martin Law Firm, located in Blue Bell, PA, regularly assists Philadelphia County executors and administrators with the Pennsylvania estate administration process. Estate administration can occur when a person dies with a Will ("testate") or when a person dies without a Will ("intestate"). In either scenario, when a person dies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his or her estate must be handled through the Philadelphia Register of Wills.
City of Philadelphia Register of Wills
All Philadelphia County, PA estate administration matters must be handled through the City of Philadelphia Register of Wills office. The City of Philadelphia Register of Wills is located in Room 180, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107, and the telephone number is 215-686-6250.
The Philadelphia Register of Wills office is responsible for Will probate and processing intestate estates. Will probate is “proving” a Will by submission to the Register of Wills, which determines the Will’s validity and issues a decree appointing a personal representative or executor to administer the estate of the decedent. For an intestate estate, the Register of Wills will appoint an administrator for the estate and issue Letters of Administration. Usually, Letters of Administration are granted to the closest surviving relative(s) of the decedent.
The role of the City of Philadelphia Register of Wills office in the Pennsylvania estate administration process is significant. The Register of Wills office is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that the executor or administrator complies with PA state laws. For example, the executor or administrator, usually through an experienced Philadelphia estate administration attorney, must certify to the Philadelphia Register of Wills that all beneficiaries of the estate have received notice of the administration of the estate. The Philadelphia Register of Wills also serves as an agent for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the collection of state inheritance taxes.
Estate Administration Process | Philadelphia, PA
The following are some of the tasks associated with the Philadelphia County, PA estate administration process:
Estate Administration Attorney | Philadelphia County, PA
If you are named as an executor or administrator for an estate in Philadelphia, Manyunk, Chestnut Hill, or anywhere throughout Philadelphia County, PA, an experienced estate administration attorney from The Martin Law Firm will be happy to assist you. The Pennsylvania estate administration process can be complex and may be overwhelming for anyone unfamiliar with Pennsylvania estate law. Contact The Martin Law Firm today for a free consultation with an experienced Philadelphia, PA estate administration attorney.