Do we have rights?

Very tough situation. I am sorry to hear of it. I don’t normally like limiting my answers to go talk with an attorney, but this time you and your...

You can get your father’s social security number off of his death certificate. If you don’t have a death certificate, you can get one from the...

If your grandmother passed in Virginia and the Will was offered to the Court, then you can see it in the records of the Circuit Court in the...

My stepfather didn't probate will

You will need to speak with an experienced probate attorney. Your stepfather may not have needed to probate the will if all of your mother's...

Mr. Hart is right; you should consult with an experienced estate administration attorney as soon as possible. He or she can sit down with you and...

Can I have locks changed and take possession of home and contents immediately?

This can be a very tricky situation. It is imperative that you sit down with an experienced estate planning/administration attorney before taking...

Who pays the capital gains tax from a trust distribution ?

I am sorry to hear of your trouble. I know this can be a very stressful time for families. That being said, I think you would greatly benefit...

I must agree with the others here. You’ll want to speak with an experienced Estate Planning attorney. He or she will look over all of your assets,...

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know this can be a difficult time. I must agree with Ms. Smith and Ms. O'Reilly. It is crucial that you speak...

How long does a person have after a will has been probated to give the beneficiaries their share in the state of Virginia!

Just as Mr. Farr points out, there is no set timeline. However, you may learn a little more about what is happening with the estate by searching...