If my mother didn’t receive anything as a beneficiary why does she need to sign beneficiary paperwork?
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If my mother didn’t receive anything as a beneficiary why does she need to sign beneficiary paperwork?
We live in the state of PA. My step
grandmother had her attorney send
paperwork to my mom on a family
settlement document because she
listed her as a beneficiary. My mom
didn’t receive anything and was
never on a will. Why does she need
to sign papers on the matter? Is
she a beneficiary?
Asked on August 7, 2018 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Ok so I need some clarification. Who passed away? What kind of "paperwork"? The attorney coprrectly advised you: seek consultation with all the info and papers you have from an attorney on a flat rate hourly basis. If your Mother would inherit under intestacy then she has to sign documents or be noticed in some way for court if she is being cut out of a Will. Ther eis not enough info here to guide you. Good luck.
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