On November 24, 2025, Governor Shapiro signed Act 50 of 2025 into law, which makes several important changes to Pennsylvania’s estate administration and probate laws. The three major areas affected include: (1) treatment of smaller bank accounts when the account holder dies, (2) easier access to unclaimed property by family members, and (3) a change in the order of distribution when a deceased … [Read more...] about Act 50 Lights Simpler Path for Families: Title 20 Amendments Explained
Unclaimed Property
Act 65 Simplifies Unclaimed Property for Estate Heirs
On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill No. 115 into law, making it Act No. 65 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends Pennsylvania’s Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code, making it easier for relatives to claim abandoned or unclaimed property and money of their deceased relatives. KingSpry's Estate & Trust Law Practice Chair, Paul S. Frank, Esq., reviews the new … [Read more...] about Act 65 Simplifies Unclaimed Property for Estate Heirs
