Free Guide for Pennsylvania Executors
You've just been named executor. Here's exactly what to do — in plain English.
The Pittsburgh Executor's Handbook walks you through the first 48 hours, the full probate timeline, and everything in between — so you're not guessing your way through one of the hardest jobs you'll ever be handed.
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You didn't ask for this job. But you don't have to figure it out alone.
If you're reading this, someone you love has probably died, and you've just learned you're the one responsible for settling their estate. Maybe you already knew this was coming. Maybe it caught you completely off guard. Either way, there's a good chance you have no idea where to start — and that's completely normal. Almost no one is taught how to be an executor before they suddenly have to be one.
This handbook is the guide I wish someone had handed me and my husband, Joe, when we lost both of his parents in our twenties. We had no roadmap, no idea what came first, and no idea who to call. I built this so you don't have to learn it the hard way, the way we did.
— Wendy Witt, Esq.
What's Inside
Everything you need to get oriented
Your first 48 hours — and your first ten days
A clear, short list of what actually needs your attention right now, and what can wait.
The full Pittsburgh probate timeline
From filing the initial petition through closing the estate, so you know what's coming and when.
Executor duties in plain English
Including fiduciary responsibility, explained without the legal jargon.
What probate actually costs
Real numbers, and real ways to keep those costs down.
Worksheets you can actually use
For tracking assets, bills, deadlines, and the questions worth asking an attorney.
Why This Is Free
Because the first thing every new executor needs isn't a bill — it's clarity.
This handbook won't cover every detail of your specific situation (no guide can), but it will get you oriented, calm your nerves about what's urgent versus what isn't, and prepare you for the conversations ahead — whether those are with us or with someone else.
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Why Pittsburgh families call Wendy
“It's overwhelming when a loved one dies. Going it alone is not an option, so I recommend Wendy Witt and her Pittsburgh Probate Law Firm.”
Sam Cordes · O'Hara Twp, PA
“Wendy Witt's legal acumen is matched only by her genuine care for clients. She brings both clarity and compassion to every case.”
Ryan Very · Pittsburgh, PA
We serve executors and families throughout Allegheny County and across Pennsylvania — from the North Hills to Mt. Lebanon, Squirrel Hill to Sewickley, and everywhere in between. Whether you're local or handling this from out of state, we make it work.
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