What is the Difference Between an Executor, Administrator, and Personal Representative?

What is the Difference Between an Executor, Administrator, and Personal Representative?   There are several different terms which can identify the representative of a deceased person’s estate in Pennsylvania. These terms can be confusing because they are often used interchangeably though they carry different meanings.   Executor/ Executrix   When a person dies with a […]
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What Should You Do When You Receive a Notice of Estate Administration?

What Should You Do When You Receive a Notice of Estate Administration?   When a personal representative is appointed as the executor of an estate, the local Register of Wills issues Letters Testamentary to the representative. Issuance of Letters formally opens an estate and grants authority to handle the legal and financial affairs of the […]
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How Can I Obtain Access to a Deceased’s Bank Accounts?

How Can I Obtain Access to a Deceased’s Bank Accounts?   One of the first steps to settle a loved one’s estate is to gain access to the deceased’s bank accounts. The first thought of many family members is to present a power of attorney to the bank. However, it soon becomes apparent that a […]
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