As with any question you'll ask an attorney, it depends. Typically in my region, title searches go back 60 years, but our area tends to have newer...

My mother's name was removed from the deed to her house. How could that be done without all parties involved going to a lawyer?

Yes, your mother should have signed a deed. You can probably check county/city tax assessment records to see conveyance records to see when this...

Do I need to start a sole proprietorship to register a DBA?

You'd need to check with your county/city regarding business licenses, although I think you may be asking about forming an entity (LLC or...

Typically you wouldn't need an attorney representing you when selling residential property in Virginia. If the property is non-residential, there...

I bought home in Virginia when unmarried. The title and mortgage are in my name alone. Now I am trying to get a second mortgage

Did you apply jointly with your husband for the loan? Otherwise, it seems likely a mistake on the documents.