Address: 180 City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Phone: +12156866250
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Tuesday: 8AM–4PM
Wednesday: 8AM–4PM
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Clerks were not very friendly nor informative with my important questions pertaining to my mother's estate
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Truly awful, cant even get anyone on the phone to schedule an in person appointment. No automated message, no answering machine, just endless and nonstop ringing.
Ania Stacey
I do have to work with Register of Wills on occasion on a professional level and it is, by far the most friendly and efficient government office in Philly. They are always kind and never rush you off the phone, even if you sound clueless about what it is you're supposed to be filing! :-) Just know that your work is very much appreciated!!!
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If the person has passed you can inquire with the Register of Wills about a Will (Letters Testamentary), or an Administration (Letters of Administration) Call 215-686-6261
Contact the Register of Wills at 215-686-6255. You can register her will OR apply for a Letter of Administration.
You need to provide proof that you paid the inheritance tax. About 4 to 6 months after you filed you should have received something from the state. If not you might be able to get a copy from the Register of Wills.
a person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will.
The will, the executor if one is named, i.d., and a check or credit card to pay the fees.
You will have to open an estate for him (most likely). I would advise contacting a lawyer that specializes in estate administration.
depending on the department, because if you are just dropping off a document, you may not need an appointment.
No. This is the city office for wills.
In person
If you already have a copy of the property deed, you will need to visit a real estate office to have them add you to the deed.
For something like this you should consult with an attorney that specializes in real estate. You will also need to apply for Letters of Administration from the Register of Wills. The siblings will need to appoint an Administrator. You can call the Probate Unit at the Register of Wills at 215-686-6255.
It depends on the will. In this case you should consult with an attorney.
How much do it cost
A short form is an impressed sealed document that is proof that someone was appointed as the executor or administrator of an estate. Although the short form itself is only 10 dollars, the cost of probate is much higher and is based on the value of the assets of the estate. For example 50,000 to 200,000 asset range would be 500-600ish
It's depends on when he did this. If the transfer was done less than a year before his death, then yes, otherwise no.
Was this a signed letter? It's possible that it would be considered a will. You would need to present the document to the Register of Wills office.
This would not be a matter for the Register of Wills. Depending on what exactly you mean it could be Orphans' Court or Family Court. Check with an attorney.
Fees depend on the value of the estate.
The Register of Wills does not do searches based on property address. IF you know the name of the deceased owner, you can ask for a probate search. A review of the probate file, if it exists, could indicate who the heirs are.
You would have to apply to become administrator of his estate. I would advise speaking to a probate attorney in Philadelphia.
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