My father passes away interstate in the state of Va.My step mom trying to keep 2 HOUSES and the probate court gave her the estat

If there is no Will, Virginia law will divide the probate property between your father's wife and his children. If his wife was on the deed to the...

Can my mom and I file legal papers on our own to have guardianship of my handicapped daughter returned to me?

If your daughter qualifies as indigent, the local legal services office may be able to help. Any modification of the guardianship should be...

How can I find out about a special needs trust for my 19 year old that is disabled?

It is good that you are thinking about this and trying to plan for your son's future. This is a complex area. The best source of information on...

I recommend asking the attorney who is preparing your trust for recommendations. An attorney who works regularly in this field will be able to...

I would like to sponsor my nephew, who is UN refugee to the US. I am a US citizen.

I have changed the practice area to "Immigration" since you are talking about sponsoring a refugee.

Can I run away legally?

You are in Prince William County, and the Community Services Board has a 24-hour hotline. Please call either 703-792-7800 in Manassas, or...

My sisters and I inherited a Deed of Trust on a house we now own. How do we get the Deed of Trust released/canceled?

I've changed the practice area to "Real Estate" since the deed of trust is a mortgage document and you are asking a real estate question. Your...

How to keep my daughter from inheriting timeshare upon my death that she does not want?

Who inherits your assets upon your death, and what they inherit, is something that you can set out in your Will. I suggest that you take all of...

Can I access a trust fund early?

If you are a current beneficiary of the trust, you have a right to a copy of the trust agreement. You could then take the agreement to an attorney...

How do i acess my trust fund?

The terms for how the trust operates, and for how/when/why you can have access to those funds, will be spelled out in the trust agreement that your...