Are electronic wills legal in Pennsylvania? No. As of November 2026, a Pennsylvania will must be on paper and signed by hand. Senate Bill 1138 would allow electronic wills but has not passed.

Is a will signed over Zoom valid in Pennsylvania? Not if it was signed electronically. In Estate of Kittler (Pa. Super. 2023), a will signed electronically in a video session was refused for probate.

How much can a bank release without probate in Pennsylvania? Up to $20,000 to a spouse, child, parent or sibling under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3101(b), as raised by Act 50 of 2025.

Who inherits in Pennsylvania if there is no will and no family? Since 2026, an endowed community fund in the person's municipality, school district or county. If none exists, the Commonwealth.

Did Pennsylvania eliminate the inheritance tax? No. Repeal bills are pending, but the tax is still in effect.

Aaroe Law Offices, PC prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney and handles estate administration and inheritance tax returns. Call 610-559-7401 or contact us online. This post is general information, not legal advice.