Can I do this on my own or do I need an attorney

I am sorry you are going through this situation. I think it would benefit you to consult with an attorney. It is unclear from your question as...

I have a will that was done in Tennessee over 4 years ago. I now live in Virginia, do I need a new will?

I think it is great that you are thinking about this possible issue and looking for suggestions. Do not write on your original Will. That could...

I would agree with Mr. Farr. If you do testamentary trusts for your children, those trusts go into effect upon your death and your estate will...

My mother is deathly ill, she is the only one named on the deed to her house. How can someone be added begore she passes away. I

I am sorry you are going through this situation. However, before you add someone to the title for the deed, there are other tax consequences to...

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.

I am so sorry you are going through this situation. Unfortunately, you cannot be made his agent under a power of attorney because he is not...

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

I am so sorry you are going through this situation. I would agree with Mr. Farr though that you should contact a probate attorney in the state...

What do I need to do to transfer the deed of my fathers house into our names?

I am sorry to hear about your father. My response is based on the assumption that he passed away in Virginia. Was probate ever opened on his...

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Wife's name not on the title of the house, husband died. Will she get the house?

I would agree with the other attorney. There are questions that would need to be answered first. Did he have a will? If so the will controls. If...

A life insurance policy has no beneficiaries listed,no will, where does the money go?

I am sorry to hear about your loss. It depends on what the policy itself states. Some state that it would go to the estate through probate and...

In Virginia the executor can receive 5% of the first $400,000; 4% of the next $300,000; and the percentage keeps decreases as the value of the...