Objections to an account were waived when they were not included in written objections filed in accordance with Pa. R.O.C.P. 2.7 and no request was made to amend the objections that were filed. The objections that were filed and were … Continue reading
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The notice of audit of the executor’s account that was sent to the decedent’s grandchildren and other beneficiaries stated that objections must be filed 20 days before the audit date, but the grandchildren received a copy of the decree setting … Continue reading
The Superior Court affirmed the upholding of objections of the personal representative of the estate of the deceased incapacitated person (the ward) to the account of the guardian, and the resulting surcharge of the guardian, on the following grounds: The … Continue reading
The Orphans’ Court may dismiss objections to the account of the personal representative of the estate when the objections were filed by a guardian and agent for the beneficiaries of the estate and the objectant had a conflict of interest … Continue reading
When the executors who were originally granted letters have resigned and an administrator has been appointed to complete the administration of the estate, and the administrator files an account that covers only his own administration and not the administration of … Continue reading
It was proper for the Orphans’ Court to dismiss objections to an account of an executor for amounts paid to the executor for legal fees incurred in defending the executor against claims asserted against the executor as agent under the … Continue reading
In a contract allegedly signed by the decedent for the purchase of real estate, a provision for “liquidated damages” of 50% of the contract price is unenforceable as a penalty, and a motion by the executor to dismiss an objection … Continue reading
The executor was able to provide credible explanations for checks that were written and expenses that were incurred, and credible testimony that the beneficiaries were given an opportunity to claim items of personal property before they were removed from the … Continue reading
The compensation of the trustees of a revocable trust following the death of the settlor was found to be reasonable, objection to valuation of rare musical instruments was overruled because the actual values could only be determined by sales of … Continue reading
A surviving spouse who received erroneous legal advice and failed to elect against the will should not be required to pay legal fees of the executor when she mistakenly files objections to the account of the executor and then withdraws … Continue reading