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Generally, an executor of an estate is responsible for managing and distributing the deceased person’s assets according to their will. The first duty is to file the will and death certificate at the Lancaster County Register of Wills to start the legal process. After being officially appointed as the Executor or Executrix (female), the executor needs to inform the beneficiaries named in the will and notify creditors of the decedent’s passing. The executor needs to identify, locate, and value the deceased’s assets, including real estate, bank accounts, investments, and personal belongings. Once the assets are identified, the executor typically sets up an estate account and moves all the assets into that account. From that account, the executor would typically pay any bills and any inheritance taxes owed by the estate. Once taxes and debts are paid, the executor distributes the remaining assets to beneficiaries according to the will’s terms. The executor has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries, following the terms of the will and applicable laws. Being appointed as an executor or executrix, and settling a loved one's estate, is a great responsibility and entails considerable time and effort. Let Goodman & Kenneff help you through the Lancaster County estate administration and probate process.

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In recognition of his hard work and accomplishments, attorney Joseph Kenneff has been selected by The American Society of Legal Advocates as a “Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 in the state of Pennsylvania for 2017.” According to the The post Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 in the state of Pennsylvania for 2017 appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

Goodman and Kenneff is proud to announce, for excellence in the field of Criminal Law, attorney Joseph Kenneff was honored by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys with the “Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award”. The National The post Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

Federal Law and Pennsylvania State laws both prohibit people who have been previously convicted of certain crimes from purchasing a firearm. The Federal prohibitions, however, are much stricter than those of Pennsylvania. The problem is that most people who are The post Gun Rights and Your Prior Record appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

Monthly, I receive a call from the mother of an upset high school or college student shocked to find that the penalties for a Millersville PA Underage Drinking include a license suspension(Denoted as Purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor The post Underage Drinking Charges in Millersville, PA appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

In light of word last week that DUI checkpoints would be setup in some locations throughout Lancaster County this past weekend, it seemed an appropriate time for an entry regarding common questions and issues that arise regarding DUI checkpoints. While The post Lancaster, PA DUI Checkpoints appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

In a victory for state-owned university students, the Superior Court, on October 24, 2014, ruled that police officers employed by state-owned universities are outside their jurisdiction when effectuating stops on public roads that cut through these campuses, essentially upholding their The post Lancaster, PA Criminal Attorney–Durso Upheld appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

An interesting, recent Superior Court decision that could impact many Millersville University students: In Commonwealth v. Durso, the Superior Court, in an issue of first impression, held that the campus police of a state-owned university were not statutorily authorized to The post Millersville University DUI Attorney appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

Many people have heard the term ARD, but are unsure what the term actually means and entails. “ARD” stands for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. While it can be used for other crimes, it is most often a program considered for first The post Am I eligible for the ARD program for my Lancaster, PA DUI? appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

An Occupational Limited License (OLL) is a limited driver’s license issued to a driver whose Pennsylvania driving privilege has been suspended.  An OLL, also known as a “Bread and Butter” license, authorizes driving a designated motor vehicle, under certain conditions, only The post Am I eligible for an Occupational Limited License? appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

Each year, around this time, with college students arriving back on campuses, I receive a myriad of phone calls from college students concerning various summary offenses they received on their first few days back on campus. These summary offenses range The post Millersville, PA Underage Drinking appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.

4 Steps to Land an Effective Criminal Defense Attorney in Millersville, PA Author: pollockgrave You have been charged with a crime, or circumstances tell you that you may be charged in the future. The best thing you can do for The post 4 Steps to Land an Effective Criminal Defense Attorney in Millersville, PA appeared first on Goodman & Kenneff.