What are the effects when someone is declared dead
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What are the effects when someone is declared dead
My sister has been missing for 7 years in the state of PA. We have contacted a lawyer to have her declared dead. What are the effects if she is declared dead? What if she is still alive under a different name? What are the requirements for it?
Asked on June 10, 2009 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You are asking some questions that require very involved answers. These would be best addressed to your attorney. However, to point you in the right direction, I've provided a link to the applicable sections of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 20, Chapter 57:
Sec.
5701. Proof of death.
5702. Trustee for absentee.
5703. Distribution of property of absentee.
5704. Notice to absentee.
5705. Search for absentee.
http://www.alignedpartners.com/entry_pages/Title_20_web_entry_page.htm
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