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My mom passed away and left behind some debt. Is my dad or myself responsible for paying off her debts?
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Answered on June 06, 2014
If you haven't already probated the estate, then you probably should not. If there are no assets to probate and no potential benefit to gain from...
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Estate Executor-Heir Question; How can an executor of an estate sell tenants in common property without a full legal battle?
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Answered on June 06, 2014
You need to hire an probate attorney. Although in Virginia real estate does vest directly in the heirs as tenants in common absent contrary...
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Mother added 2 children's names to bank account four years ago. For purposes of Medicaid, can they only count one third ?
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Answered on June 06, 2014
As a general rule, Medicaid presumes that all funds in bank accounts bearing the name of the Medicaid applicant belong to the Medicaid applicant. ...
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Is an estate planning separate trust package possible with superior attorney at fixed rate less than $4,000?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
Seems like a completely reasonable fee to me.
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When we set up a chain of ownership for a house. Do we include step sisters and brothers?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
This is not something you set up. The judge is probably asking for the prior chain of title -- copies of deeds showing who purchased the property,...
As executor of my aunts estate how do I find out what property and assets she had
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Answered on May 27, 2014
Before you do anything with her Will, you need to know whether she has assets that need to be probated, and you need to know her debts. So the...
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I live in VA and my husband had emergency brain surgery w/o me having a POA & I need to access his accounts legally. Pls help.
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Answered on May 24, 2014
What a terrible tragedy. You might need to pursue Guardianship and Conservatorship (lifetime probate) I your husband lives longer, or you might be...
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A son inherited all from his Mother. He dies a year later intestate. Does his half blood sister (from his father) have a claim
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Answered on May 23, 2014
Virginia Code Section § 64.2-200. spells out the laws of intestate succession:
1. To the surviving spouse of the decedent, unless the decedent...
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My son died and my daughter in law wants me to sign a waiver of bond and notice of acceptance for the estate for my son HELP ME
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Answered on May 16, 2014
I suggest you contact a probate attorney in AK.
I have Power of Attorney for my 88 year old mother. I recently changed my name due to marriage. What to do to update it?
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Answered on May 16, 2014
You can't change your Mother's POA. An affidavit signed by you along with a copy of your marriage certificate should be more than sufficient.
