Ms. Evans has given a very thorough and accurate answer, and I agree with all of her comments, including the fact that you should have your...

My mom is now living with me. How can I protect her house from being taken if she one day she goes into assisted living?

You need to hire an experienced Elder Law Attorney for Medicaid Asset Protection. If your mother was in the military or was married to someone in...

I have a quarter interest in a partial of land along with 3 other sisters. How do I get a deed to my part?

The recorded Will generally acts as a Deed in Virginia, so there is typically no need and no reason to have a new deed prepared. If you and your...

The other answers may not be accurate. Unless the Will directs the Executor to sell the real estate, then real estate in Virginia "drops like a...

Is there a basic difference between a will and an estate planning.

At a minimum, a good Estate Plan centers around a Revocable Living Trust (RLT), because a Will puts your estate through the nightmare of probate,...

Real estate? There is a family house that belong to my father. I was livening in the house at the time when he passed away.

The facts that you state are very confusing and it is not at all clear what you are saying. You really need to go to an attorney and bring all the...

What steps do I need to take to get a Power of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney is not a "form" that you can "get." Rather, your parents must "give you" Power of Attorney by signing a Power of Attorney...

Elder parent in nursing home unable to handle affairs what is needed to do to pay the bills

You need an experienced Elder Law attorney to help you with Medicaid Asset Protection, including doing a Medicaid-focused Guardianship and...

I need to obtain a PoA for a friend so she can sign for a house for me in Virginia while I am in Afghanistan. Where do I start?

If you're in in the military, check with your Commanding Officer to see if you have free access to any JAG attorneys, who can draft a Special Power...

Special Needs Trust in Virginia.

You need the assistance of an experienced Elder Law Attorney to help you evaluate all of your options. The first question is "how old are you"? If...