QUESTION
Can next of kin assign stepdaughter as executor of estate?
Asked on Mar 18th, 2021 on Wills and Probate - Pennsylvania
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Stepfather passed away with no will. He was living with stepdaughter for last 2 1/2 years. Stepdaughter handled financial activities, paying bills, filing taxes, etc.. He has 2 siblings that are still living. Can his next of kin name his stepdaughter as the person to handle his estate?
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There is no requirement that the personal representative of the estate be a blood or marital relation.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2021 at 7:20 AM
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