FAQs for Pennsylvania Probate

Probate laws vary state to state, so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Pennsylvania unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Pennsylvania which can be a long process.

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2. How long does Probate Take in Pennsylvania?

The probate process in Pennsylvania can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic, so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in Pennsylvania?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts, which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process, making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Pennsylvania?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of Pennsylvania’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:

• Adams County, PA
• Allegheny County, PA
• Armstrong County, PA
• Beaver County, PA
• Bedford County, PA
• Berks County, PA
• Blair County, PA
• Bradford County, PA
• Bucks County, PA
• Butler County, PA
• Cambria County, PA
• Cameron County, PA
• Carbon County, PA
• Centre County, PA
• Chester County, PA
• Clarion County, PA
• Clearfield County, PA
• Clinton County, PA
• Columbia County, PA
• Crawford County, PA
• Cumberland County, PA
• Dauphin County, PA
• Delaware County, PA
• Elk County, PA
• Erie County, PA
• Fayette County, PA
• Forest County, PA
• Franklin County, PA
• Fulton County, PA
• Greene County, PA
• Huntingdon County, PA
• Indiana County, PA
• Jefferson County, PA
• Juniata County, PA
• Lackawanna County, PA
• Lancaster County, PA
• Lawrence County, PA
• Lebanon County, PA
• Lehigh County, PA
• Luzerne County, PA
• Lycoming County, PA
• McKean County, PA
• Mercer County, PA
• Mifflin County, PA
• Monroe County, PA
• Montgomery County, PA
• Montour County, PA
• Northampton County, PA
• Northumberland County, PA
• Perry County, PA
• Philadelphia County, PA
• Pike County, PA
• Potter County, PA
• Schuylkill County, PA
• Snyder County, PA
• Somerset County, PA
• Sullivan County, PA
• Susquehanna County, PA
• Tioga County, PA
• Union County, PA
• Venango County, PA
• Warren County, PA
• Washington County, PA
• Wayne County, PA
• Westmoreland County, PA
• Wyoming County, PA
• York County, PA

5. Does Pennsylvania have an estate tax?

No, Pennsylvania does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does Pennsylvania have an inheritance tax?

Yes, Pennsylvania does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax.

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania