Guides for Pennsylvania
- Uses the Orphans' Court for probate, one of only two states that still use this name.
- Levies an inheritance tax that varies by relationship: 0% for spouses, 4.5% for direct descendants, 12% for siblings, and 15% for everyone else.
- Small estates under $50,000 qualify for simplified procedures.
- Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Pennsylvania
A complete guide to probate in Pennsylvania: the Orphans' Court and Register of Wills, the $50,000 small estate petition, Pennsylvania inheritance tax, and simplified processes.
- Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Pennsylvania?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Pennsylvania, state regulations, and ways to reduce expenses.
- Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Pennsylvania
How to order certified death certificates in Pennsylvania: costs, processing times, veteran fee waivers, and ordering through the Department of Health.
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