If a short certificate is needed to liquidate or receive certain assets of a decedent, can I purchase one from the Register of Wills?

Once an individual or institution has court authorization to take possession of any assets, a short certified may be required before those assets can be released. As many short certificates as necessary may be purchased from the Register of Wills Office after the formal opening of an estate.

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1. What is a will?
2. Should everyone have a will?
3. Is my will on file with the Register of Wills?
4. What happens if you don't have a will?
5. When is a will effective?
6. Must a will be witnessed?
7. When should a will be changed?
8. If I am named in a will, can I simply assume responsibilities to carry out the terms of the will?
9. If a short certificate is needed to liquidate or receive certain assets of a decedent, can I purchase one from the Register of Wills?
10. Does a valid will avoid Pennsylvania Inheritance Taxes?
11. Must a lawyer write a will?