What is the law regarding changing a will in the state of Maryland? Is it necessary to use a lawyer?

While you can execute a codicil without an attorney there are numerous traps for the unwary that can cost your heirs more in the long run than it...

Generally, a durable power of attorney is valid until revoked or the principal dies, unless a specific time period is set forth in the document. ...

Where do I file a will for probate?

As previously noted, you have several issues to deal with here. The first is probating a foreign will, and while those rules vary from state to...

My husband die 2 months ago, our asset is a house, what kind of attorney i need to handle his state.

You should get with a probate/estate administration attorney immediately as you likely have some rights and can possibly make statutory elections...

My aunt passed. I am executor of the estate. she willed a house to someone, the house is fully paid for. what steps do i take?

You should contact an estate administration attorney in the county where your aunt resided and have them guide you through the process. I do not...

When a parent is declared mentally incompent due to dimenthia, how can the aires get control of the estate,without prior papers?

I agree - you will need to petition the court for guardianship and you will likely need the assistance of an elder law attorney in that regard. ...

Mother in law died in Virginia and we only have a copy of her will. What can we do?

Ms. Perry's response is correct, but there may be another option available that I would try before resorting to the court (whether for a suit to...

Virginia wills and Estate

As far as common law marriages go, Virginia does not recognize them, so you're okay there. If your brother lived in DC (or any other state...

How can i obtain legal guardianship over my incapitated mother? She is now disable i mean and I need legal guardianship over her

I agree - contact a local elder law attorney in the jurisdiction where your mother resides and have them assist you with this process. They will...

I own a house The deeds are in my name, but for discount reasons the deeds had to originally be put in my parents.

This is complicated and a little confusing - enough that I would recommend you consult a local attorney so they can pull the deeds for review and...