How do I add a name to a deed and does both parties need to be present ?

I’m guessing your grandfather and mother owned the house as joint tenants with right of survivorship, and it went back to your grandfather upon...

Can a nursing home or Medicaid take away home and land that my parents gave me?

Medicaid will not take the property. However, Medicaid can impose a penalty period for gifts, which is a period of ineligibility for Medicaid,...

Can I ask to be move to another unit base on cigarette smell from the prior heavy smoker tenant?

You should talk to a landlord-tenant attorney about you’re rights. Perhaps you can make a claim that the property is untenantable, meaning not fit...

What do we do if the probate court will not accept my deceased son's will?

You are free to walk away and do nothing. You should also consider consulting with a local probate attorney about getting a Small Estate Affidavit.

What happens to my child if I die if I have sole legal AND physical custody?

The father would become the presumptive Guardian, but if he doesn't show up to take physical custody then your mother can go to court to become...

Yes you are legally responsible for each other‘s medical bills under Virginia’s doctrine of necessaries since you are still married. Yes your...

I am POA for my mom. she gave me 39,000.00 when she refinanced her home for me taking care of her and spending my savings on he?

You don’t seem to have asked a question, but if you’re wondering how your mother’s gift will affect her potentially qualifying for Medicaid, you...

Mental Illness and Family Law , Estate planning - do we need a family law attorney and an estate planning Attorney or both?

Mr. Rafter is correct that you need an experienced Elder Law Attorney, who can guide you through all aspects of this case. Many of us offer free...

We established a Revocable Living Trust in 1992 in Alabama. We've moved to Virginia. Will Virginia recognize the trust?

Virginia will recognize a trust lawfully made in another state. Was the Alabama trust lawfully created in 1992? That is going to be almost...

My grandpa had two houses. He passed away and they are now in my dad and his brothers name. Can my dad will his half to me?

As the other attorneys have stated, the answer is yes. However, please understand that wills go through probate, and in many situations, probate...