CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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General | This manual
is intended to provide a general overview of the statutes, rules and
guidelines for practice and procedure before the Register of Wills
of Philadelphia County in the probating of Wills and the granting
of Letters of Administration. It also makes mention of the Register's
function as inheritance tax agent. This Manual is not intended to
be all inclusive. It attempts to address most questions which frequently
arise in the probating of Wills and in obtaining Letters of Administration.
Unusual situations may occur, and, in some instances, there may be
exceptions to the general rules set forth. The Appendix to this Manual
contains many of the most commonly used forms and other helpful information.
It is expected that this Manual will be supplemented and updated periodically. In this regard, the practitioner is encouraged to address comments for such purposes to: |
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Register of Wills 180 City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
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| Chair, Rules and Practice Committee Probate and Trust Law Section Philadelphia Bar Association One Reading Center Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
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