Pennsylvania (PA) · Small estate
Pennsylvania small-estate procedure
Pennsylvania offers a simplified path for smaller estates that meet specific criteria. Used correctly, it saves months and substantial cost. Used incorrectly, it can complicate things if the estate later turns out not to qualify.
What's available
Pennsylvania offers a small-estate petition when total assets fall below a statutory limit. The Register of Wills publishes current figures and the petition packet.
Common gotchas
Pennsylvania inheritance tax still applies even when small-estate administration is available.
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