Probate Lawyer Serving Bensalem

Bensalem Township is the largest municipality in Bucks County by population, with approximately 62,000 residents. Despite its size, Bensalem does not have its own courthouse — all probate matters for Bensalem estates are filed with the Bucks County Register of Wills in Doylestown, approximately 30 minutes north on Route 611.

Probate for Bensalem Estates

When a Bensalem resident dies, their estate is probated in Bucks County regardless of where the death occurred. The executor or proposed administrator files a Petition for Grant of Letters with the Register of Wills, either online through the e-filing portal or in person at the Doylestown office. The Register accepts the will into probate, appoints the personal representative, and issues Short Certificates — the documents banks and financial institutions require before releasing assets.

Bensalem estates have the same legal requirements as any Bucks County estate: publish notice in two newspapers (one of general circulation, one a legal journal), notify all beneficiaries and intestate heirs, file a Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax return (REV-1500) within nine months, pay or settle all creditor claims, and file a formal or informal accounting before distributing assets.

Common Probate Situations in Bensalem

Lower Bucks County estates frequently involve residential real estate as the primary asset — townhomes, twins, and single-family homes that need to be sold or transferred during administration. Bensalem's mix of longtime homeowners and recent buyers means property values, outstanding mortgages, and title situations vary significantly. We handle the real estate components of estate administration alongside the probate work, including deed transfers, realty transfer tax exemptions under 72 P.S. § 8102-C.3, and coordinating with title companies when a sale is required.

Bensalem is also close to the Philadelphia border, and we regularly work with executors who are managing Bucks County estates from out of state. The e-filing system and Zoom appointment process at the Register of Wills makes remote administration practical, though several steps still require original documents mailed to Doylestown.

If you need a probate lawyer for a Bensalem estate, call 215-826-3133 for a free consultation. Our Bristol office is approximately 15 minutes from Bensalem.