What to do if my father passed away and my sister wants me to sign a waiver of personal representative’s bond?
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What to do if my father passed away and my sister wants me to sign a waiver of personal representative’s bond?
Also, a renunciation of right to qualify for letters testamentary or letters of administration Do I have to sign these? How am I to get a share from the estate?
Asked on October 8, 2013 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. No, you do not have to sign these. You have the same right as your sister to be appointed as the personal representative and you can request that a bond be in place in case some thing goes wrong. If you choose to sign the forms then you can request she waive her fee under the law. She gets paid. I would have an attorney review all the documents before you sign anything. And you would get your share when the funds are distributed but the file is an open record you can review. Good luck.
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