Around the Pennsylvania Orphans’ Courts Blog

by Timothy J. Holman


October 31, 2017 Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court 101: All the Basics You Need to Know Before Venturing In

When I first meet any client about an Orphans’ Court matter, I start with a brief explanation about this unique […]

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July 19, 2017 The Empire Crushes the Rebellion: PA Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on Taylor Trust

In a stunning, unanimous decision today—reversing that of the Pennsylvania Superior Court—the state’s Supreme Court has declared that it is […]

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May 18, 2016 The Empire Strikes Back? PA Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Wells Fargo Appeal in Taylor Trust

Edward Winslow Taylor, Intervivos Trust, No. 3563IV of 1939 (O.C. Phila. 08/08/14), rev’d, 124 A.3d 334 (Pa.Super. 2015), No. 692 EAL 2015 […]

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October 3, 2015 Free at Last? A Landmark PA Superior Court Opinion Levels the Playing Field for Trust Beneficiaries Seeking to Change Trustees

Edward Winslow Taylor, Intervivos Trust, No. 3563IV of 1939 (O.C. Phila. 08/08/14), rev’d, 2015 Pa. Super. 199, No. 2701 EDA 2014 (09/18/15) […]

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December 18, 2014 Pennsylvania’s Dead Man’s Rule – the Big Bad Wolf? Not Really.

Does Pennsylvania’s Dead Man’s Rule prevent a claimant from being paid by a Decedent’s estate for services performed pre-death when […]

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November 15, 2014 Can I Recover My Attorneys’ Fees in the Pennsylvania Orphans’ Courts?

A common question I’m often asked during my first conversations with potential clients is: “Can I make [my brother/sister/the Executor/Trustee] […]

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November 26, 2013 For Agents Under A Power of Attorney, Meticulous Records are a MUST

When you serve as a fiduciary, it’s important to  keep detailed records explaining how you acted in that role.  This […]

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June 3, 2013 Will Contest Discovery: Hand Over the Scrivener’s File

In a will contest matter, the main focus is always the Decedent’s intent.  For example, did the Decedent actually intend […]

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February 4, 2013 Fees, Fees, Fees: Does Pennsylvania Have a Fee Schedule for Estate Executors and Administrators?

When someone dies, beneficiaries of the estate often argue about all sorts of issues. These can range from the mundane […]

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February 1, 2013 Welcome to our new blog: Around the Pennsylvania Orphans’ Courts

Welcome to Around the Pennsylvania Orphans’ Courts, our new and hopefully insightful blog for both attorneys and individuals interested in […]

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