If your father had a Will, it must be filed with the local Circuit Court probate department in order for anybody to be appointed as Executor. ...

Attorney Lewis is correct -- a surviving spouse has certain rights in the deceased spouse's estate, whether he had a Will or not. If you are...

He is right to be concerned. I recommend that you both consult with an experience estate planning attorney ASAP so that you can review all of...

If he had a Will, then the terms of his Will control what happens to his estate. If he did not have a Will, then his wife is entitled to inherit...

Your brother's 401K account will go to the person designated on the account as the beneficiary. If the designated beneficiary died before your...

It is not clear from your question whether the court has been asked to appoint a guardian for your mother or for your aunt? Either way,...

In Virginia, the house doesn't really go through probate whether there is a Will or not. Title to the real estate will pass to his beneficiaries...

I agree with my colleagues -- your mother needs to sit down with her attorney (or with a new attorney if the existing one is not sufficiently...

If you are concerned about protecting your mother's assets, I recommend that you consult with an elder law attorney ASAP. You can find one on...

I recommend that you consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible with respect to your options. The question of who will administer...