How can I leave a house to my sister if my estate is not large enough to cover my existing debts?

You have a couple of decent answers posted though not exactly right given the differences in Virginia Probate law. First on the student loan...

Grandmother died without will grandfather will is said to be no good

To answer your additional information. Who raised you does not matter. In fact, a parent can disinherit a child or in your case a grandchild. If...

I agree with Mr. McWilliams. But to further follow up on the point regarding the difference between a living will and a will and many people...

Can a executrix in your last will and testament be the sole person

I'm a little hazy on your question. But if you only want to name one person as the executor (or personal representative) of your last will and...

Charles, While I agree with the overall premise of your answer, I do have one issue with your answer and that is the elective share. Her...

Virginia Will - Codicil to change Executer

A Codicil to be effective in VA, it must met the same requirements of your will. However, Virginia does recognize holographic (i.e. handwritten)...

In probating the personal property, is the marital property included in the estate?

In following up...generally, Virginia considers the following as marital property: • Property acquired by either party during the marriage...