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What Does It Mean to Serve As An Estate Administrator After Someone Dies In Pennsylvania?

March 14th, 2018

If a close family member or friend has died and named you as the executor of his or her will, no doubt you consider it a great honor. After all, this person considered you a trusted person in life. You will want to serve the departed dutifully now that he or she can no longer…

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You Can Still Use Common Law Marriage to Reduce or Eliminate PA Inheritance Tax

June 29th, 2016

Under Pennsylvania Estate Law, anything that you inherit from your non-spouse, significant other after his or her death will be taxed at a rate of 15% by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. However, if you can prove that you were the common-law spouse of the deceased, anything that you inherit will be taxed at a…

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