Recent content by Kittencat

Pennsylvania I'm considering retiring from the state of PA with "full" retirement benefits in 4/06; however I will not be age 55 until 4/07. I don't understand why I can't delay receipt of my lump sum until 1/07 without paying the additional 10% federal excise tax. I would be retiring and...

What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania My elderly mother has a will - I'm the executor. What exactly is the process of probate? Is the will just filed thru the courthouse? Is an attorney required for probate? I am joint owner on her bank accounts - are those accounts part of the...

Hi. I live in Pennsylvania. My husband has two adult children from a prior marriage. I was reading about PA law and it seems that if my husband dies with no will that I will share the estate with his two children. Does this apply to jointly owned assets and property also? Thanks! :)