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What is the law in Virginia regarding list of heirs with someone who died without a will.

Evan's answer | Answered on July 25, 2016

Mr. Hart is correct. The children of the deceased Aunts and Uncles get a share, but how much of a share depends on what side of the family they're...

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Am I financially responsible for my elderly father?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 20, 2016

I agree with all of the other answers. However, I would like to add another important piece of information regarding your potential liability if...

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Can an irrevocable Power of Attorney be revoked if both parties mutually agree to terminate it?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 20, 2016

In Virginia, there is no such thing as an irrevocable power of attorney. Perhaps you signed one in another state that does recognize such a...

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I'm an American citizen who wants to marry a Turkish citizen in the US. She has a B2 visa currently.

Evan's answer | Answered on July 20, 2016

I have changed the practice area to immigration so it will be seen by the proper attorneys.

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Can I remarry without loosing my ex husbands military pension?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2016

I have changed the topic of your question to family law so they will be seen by the proper attorneys.

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How can my recently widowed mother keep her Medicaid and her aide.

Evan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2016

You don't say whether your mother is living in the house or not. If she is in a nursing home, then the house and the money that she has just...

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Do I have to notify the Federal Government about the death of my spouse if the value of my estate is less than $ 5 million.

Evan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2016

Yes. On your final joint tax return. Also, you might want to or need to file a Form 706 and Form 8971. You need to talk with an experienced...

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If my wife and I both fill out Wills and Testaments

Evan's answer | Answered on July 18, 2016

The fact that you are talking about "filling out" forms implies that you are trying to do your own estate planning. Bad idea. When it comes to...

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Do I have to sign my house over?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 18, 2016

You need to go to an attorney and have that attorney review all of your paperwork. Your question is internally inconsistent, clearly indicating...

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Am I being told correct information about rental income on inherited property?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2016

It completely depends on the terms of her will, or the terms of the trust that is holding the property. The document may very well state that she...

Evan H Farr's Answers (1901)

What is the law in Virginia regarding list of heirs with someone who died without a will.

Am I financially responsible for my elderly father?

Can an irrevocable Power of Attorney be revoked if both parties mutually agree to terminate it?

I'm an American citizen who wants to marry a Turkish citizen in the US. She has a B2 visa currently.

Can I remarry without loosing my ex husbands military pension?

How can my recently widowed mother keep her Medicaid and her aide.

Do I have to notify the Federal Government about the death of my spouse if the value of my estate is less than $ 5 million.

If my wife and I both fill out Wills and Testaments

Do I have to sign my house over?

Am I being told correct information about rental income on inherited property?