Checklist of Grant of Letters and Estate Filings
Montour County
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When you arrive at the REGISTER of WILL OFFICE:
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Completed Petition of Grant of Letters
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Original Will and Codicil and one (1) photocopy of Will and Codicil (if appliciable)
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Witness if Will is not self-proved Will
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Death Certificate
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Renunciations (if applicable)
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Fees for Recording
Within Three (3) months of Date of Death
- Prepaypent of Inheritance Tax if discount is to be obtained
Within Three (3) months of Grant Of Letters
- Rule 5.6 Certification of Notice To Heirs
Within Nine (9) months of Date Of Death
- REV-1500 Inheritance Tax Return in duplicate with copy of the Will (if applicable) Filing Fee may be applicable
- Pay Inheritance Tax
- File Inventory
Within Two (2) years of Date of Death and annually until complete
- Rule 6.12 Status Report