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Real Estate
Estate Planning
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax
Probate
Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Estate Law Institute
Real Estate Law Institute
Trust and Estate Law
Ethics In Law
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Guardianship
Estates and Trusts
Trust and Estates Law
Real Property
Directed Trusts
Corporate Transparency Act
Philadelphia

Welcome to Death and Dirt – a podcast presented by the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Join us as we delve into various topics surrounding the legal nuances of real estate, estate planning, and trust and estate administration. Each episode features expert insights, the latest trends, and practical conversations tailored to legal professionals, rea... more

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Pennsylvania probate law changed in a big way with Act 50 of 2025, and in this episode of Death and Dirt, the hosts talk with Bryan Tate, York County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court, about what the new law means. Bryan explains the prac... more

This episode of Death and Dirt is essential listening not only for law firm owners, but also for attorneys and professionals who are thinking about buying into a firm or acquiring an ownership interest. We sit down with Owen T. Carhart, Managing Part... more

Season Two of Death and Dirt opens with a conversation between the co-hosts reflecting on Season One and setting the stage for what’s ahead.

We revisit some of our past guests and the insights they shared, talk through themes that kept resurfacing, ... more

In this episode of Death and Dirt, Philadelphia trusts and estates attorney Charles Bender joins the show to break down one of Pennsylvania’s most misunderstood inheritance tax provisions: the Qualified Family-Owned Business Interest (QFOBI) exemptio... more

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Jeanne Sorg
Elected Recorder of Deeds for Montgomery County since 2015, Mayor of Ambler Borough, oversees the recording and preservation of property records.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Episode: Death, Dirt, and Deeds: Exploring the Legal Backbone of Homeownership | Season 1 Episode 15
Jean Sorg
Elected recorder of deeds for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and the mayor of Ambler Borough
Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Office
Episode: Prepare for Regulatory Change: FinCEN’s New Rules for Real Estate Transactions | Season 1 Episode 14
Christine Green
Tax professional and educator at Duquesne University
Duquesne University School of Law
Episode: One Big Beautiful Bill: What Professionals Need to Know | Season 1 Bonus Episode 1
Anne Esquire
Practitioner in private practice, former president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
Advisory Council on Elder Justice
Episode: Guardianship Reform, Protection and Dignity for Older Adults: Elder Justice in Pennsylvania | Season 1 Episode 12
Alison Smith
Attorney focused on fiduciary liability litigation and pro bono services
McNeese Wallace
Episode: Fiduciary Duties, Legal Deserts, and the Future of Mentorship | Season 1 Episode 11
Kevin Thomas
Personal risk practice leader and partner at USI Insurance Services in the mid-Atlantic region.
USI Insurance Services
Episode: Managing Risk: Insuring Real Estate Owned by a Trust or Estate | Season 1 Episode 10
Justin Brown
Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section and partner at Ballard Spar LLP
Ballard Spar LLP
Episode: Engaging the Bar: Justin Brown on the RPPT Section’s Role, Reach, and Value | Season 1 Episode 9
Chris Jones
Co-leader of the tax group at Ballard Spahr
Ballard Spahr
Episode: Understanding Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax with Chris Jones | Season 1 Episode 7
Samantha K. Wolfe
Founder and owner of the Law Offices of Samantha K. Wolfe, LLC, specializing in estate planning and Medicaid planning.
Law Offices of Samantha K. Wolfe, LLC
Episode: Asset Protection & Medicaid Planning: The Right Kind of Trust - Samantha K. Wolfe | Season 1 Episode 6

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Jay Hagerman
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Jenn Galloway
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Fred Long
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Death, Dirt, and Deeds: Exploring the Legal Backbone of Homeownership | Season 1 Episode 15
Q: Why is recording a deed important?
It's crucial for proving ownership and ensuring tax bills are sent to the correct property owners.
Death, Dirt, and Deeds: Exploring the Legal Backbone of Homeownership | Season 1 Episode 15
Q: What made you take the position of Recorder of Deeds?
Jeanne shares her background in politics and how her work as Ambler's mayor led her to run for Recorder of Deeds, to make the office more accessible and effective.
Guardianship Reform, Protection and Dignity for Older Adults: Elder Justice in Pennsylvania | Season 1 Episode 12
Q: What can individuals do now to prepare for a potential need for guardianship in the future?
Individuals can establish powers of attorney while they have the capacity, which allows them to specify their wishes regarding their personal and financial decisions.
Prepare for Regulatory Change: FinCEN’s New Rules for Real Estate Transactions | Season 1 Episode 14
Q: Why is that important? Why recording a deed even important?
Recording a deed is crucial for proving ownership of property and for the county to know who to send tax bills to.
Prepare for Regulatory Change: FinCEN’s New Rules for Real Estate Transactions | Season 1 Episode 14
Q: What are the common mistakes that you see in the average documents that you're recording?
Jean points out common issues related to names not matching, notary acknowledgments, and missing parcel IDs that lead to document rejections.

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Focusing predominantly on the legal aspects of real estate, estate planning, and trust administration, this podcast covers a range of topics essential for legal professionals and those involved in property matters. Episodes frequently feature expert guests who provide insights into relevant laws, recent developments, and practical advice for navigating complex legal issues. Distinctively, it addresses both theoretical concepts and real-world applications, emphasizing the importance of understanding legal intricacies in today's evolving landscape. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions on subjects such as property fraud prevention, guardianship laws, and tax implications related to estates, making it a valuable resource for anyone interes... more

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