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A short certificate is a document that is certified proof of the appointment of the estate's personal representative (executor or administrator). It is required to gain access to the assets of the decedent. The word short refers to the size of the document.
Note that short certificates are valid for 60 days, but death certificates never expire. These will be required by each bank and stock transfer agent, if there are any, as well as for such items as automobile transfers. Direct deposit items, if any, should be terminated.
To get a Pennsylvania short certificate, you need the following: "Open" the estate by filing a petition for grant of letters with the Register of Wills of the PA county where the deceased lived at the time of their death. Original death certificate. An identification card. Submit a copy of the will if available.
Allegheny County Allegheny-West / County
How is Allegheny County's CLR changing in 2025? In 2025, Allegheny County's CLR will drop to 52.7%. Four years ago, Allegheny County properties were assessed at 86.2% of market value. At that time, a property worth $1,000,000 was assessed at $862,000.
The Board of Appeals can be reached by calling 717-783-3664. Forms can be downloaded from the Board's Online Petition Center or obtained by calling 1-888-PATAXES (728-2937). If there are technical issues with the filing of an online petition, an email can be sent to ra-rapswebtechnicalcontact@pa.