Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Re: disposal of a single person's assets

Hello

My name is John B. Whalen, Jr., Esq. and I practice solely in estate law. I received your question and, although I would need more information to answer it, I would be happy to discuss it with you at no charge.

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John

Re: disposal of a single person's assets

Hello, My name is Mark Hager, an attorney that practices in the area of probate law, at one time in Pennsylvania, but presently now in Florida. The short answer to your question would be: it depends. If a person died without leaving a valid will, generally that deceased person's surviving next of kin will inherit their property (based on an order of priority of closest ancestry under state law). If that person died with a valid will, their property will likely be disposed of as they have directed in their will. It is possible that if a deceased person had no spouse, no children, or other lineal descendants, a parent might inherit their property should that person have died without leaving a valid will. I suggest that you consult an attorney in your local area for advice regarding your potential rights to this decedent's estate. I can refer you to William E. Hager, III, an attorney that does estate work in New Bethlehem,PA if you are interested. He practices in Armstrong, Clarion and Jefferson Counties. His number is in the local directory, if you decide you want to schedule an office consultation.