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Is it possible to have 2 different wills in the state of Virginia

Evan's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

I agree completely with Mr. Hart. I would add that it would be best for your mother to not have a will at all as her primary estate planning tool,...

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Do I need to update my irrevocable trust documents?

Evan's answer | Answered on May 16, 2015

You say you have an irrevocable trust. If this is true, then you definitely need to have it reviewed by an attorney here in Virginia to make sure...

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How do I find a lawyer to deal with my mother's estate?

Evan's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

Look for an attorney who handles probate and estate administration. There are lots of us out there.

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Intestate Succession how long do we have to sell the house? do we need all childrens signature for sale of house?

Evan's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

Mr. Hart is exactly correct. You do not have to sell the house at all, and there is no time limit for doing so if all 8 heirs do decide to sell it....

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How do I find out where my brother and his wife filed for separation?

Evan's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

Separation is generally meaningless when it comes to inheritance rights, unless they had a written separation agreement wherein she waived her...

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Can I change her last name?

Evan's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

As a general rule, the biological father must agree to change the child's name. However, there are always some exceptions to the general rule, so...

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Is it possible to do a prenup with a foreign woman that will hold up under scrutiny.

Evan's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

Yes. Prenups are favored under Virginia law. Just be sure to use an experienced attorney and make sure she has her own experienced attorney.

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Our deceased mothers, mother has passed away, are we as grandchildren entitled to any of her estate.

Evan's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

You need to hire a probate attorney as soon as possible. You and your siblings are entitled to your mother's share of your grandmother's probate...

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As a legally adopted child of my grandmothers, was I entitled to any of her estate when she passed?

Evan's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

Legally adopted children are treated the same as biological children for all legal purposes, including inheritance rights. Your facts would appear...

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I have power of attorney of my son affair while he in prison. I was to know will I lose it if he get marry to someone.

Evan's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

I think (but am not certain) that because he is in prison, he is deemed legally incompetent to sign a new POA.

Evan H Farr's Answers (1901)

Is it possible to have 2 different wills in the state of Virginia

Do I need to update my irrevocable trust documents?

How do I find a lawyer to deal with my mother's estate?

Intestate Succession how long do we have to sell the house? do we need all childrens signature for sale of house?

How do I find out where my brother and his wife filed for separation?

Can I change her last name?

Is it possible to do a prenup with a foreign woman that will hold up under scrutiny.

Our deceased mothers, mother has passed away, are we as grandchildren entitled to any of her estate.

As a legally adopted child of my grandmothers, was I entitled to any of her estate when she passed?

I have power of attorney of my son affair while he in prison. I was to know will I lose it if he get marry to someone.