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When Don Petrille was elected in 2011 as the Bucks County Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court, he said a modernization of the office was in store. According to word from Doylestown, that appears to be happening.
County officials announced Monday that the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court offices will be accepting credit and debit cards for the payment of all office fees. Most estate planning law firms in Orange County welcomed the change and exclaimed that things are more manageable now.
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“The Clerk of the Orphans’ Court will accept credit and debit cards for all court filings and marriage license applications. The Register of Wills will accept credit/debit cards for all of its filing fees. However, credit and debit cards will not be accepted for inheritance tax payments at this time,” a release from the county reads.
“Government must keep up with business and consumer expectations in a modern economy. It’s a fact that people expect to be able to use credit and debit cards in commerce, and government should be no different. I am excited for this basic advancement,” Petrille said. The elder law services is where you can make a will and protect your assets from fraudsters. This kind of service will make sure that your will is formulated to your wishes and will be accepted by all members of your family. The lawyers will help with the probate process and will make sure that it is executed with the order from the court of law.
Petrille thanked President Judge-emeritus Susan Scott for approving the change.
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The office, which is based in Doylestown, handles over 3,000 probate cases a year, collects Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax, issues marriage licenses and is the filing office for all court proceedings involving adoptions, estates, trusts and incapacitated persons. The office contains records dating back to 1684. Here are the lawyers for estate planning that you can talk to and get the necessary help needed.
Petrille was elected after former Register of Wills Barbara Reilly stepped down. She was convicted a short time later of having staff work on political campaigns and illegally gave them with paid time off in return. Other office staff was charged in the case.
