Do I need an attorney.

I would encourage you to consult with a local attorney, briefly, on this matter. Hopefully you can work everything out with your former employer,...

Concern: I am a heir to an estate and am being excluded.

The prior advice is excellent - call the Clerk's office first. If probate has been opened, then the will is a public document (recorded in the...

Can I write my own will? and will the will hold up in court

Mr. Fromm provides excellent advice here. Though it is possible for you to write your own will in Virginia, and certainly possible for it to be...

This is an interesting question that I think will necessitate a little research by a trust and estates attorney. My initial reaction upon reading...

IF I AM THE BENEFICUARY OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY CAN I REQUEST THE CHECK BE MADE PAYABLE TO ANOTHER PERSON

You should really discuss this matter with a qualified trust and estates attorney in your area. Often, the best method for passing on the life...

I signed a lease in 2006 and did not sign one page of the lease of termination, renewal, hold over ect...

Mr. Rafter's advice is sound, but as he indicated, an attorney would have to review the entire lease agreement to give you an accurate opinion on...

How do I find out if my grandmother left me her house?

Mr. Fromm is correct, and in Virginia, the intestate succession law would pass the property to those of your father and his siblings who are still...

How do I change the beneficiaries in my will?

I am generally hesitant to recommend the legal websites - not because I'm a lawyer, and not because there is anything inherently wrong with those...

I'm the majority heir to an estate, with assets in the USA and the UK. Is it appropriate to have two probates?

Yes - two probates, and the prior two answers, all appear appropriate. The UK assets are not within the control of the FL courts, and thus two...

Tenant rights: Who in Hampton Roads will do a 30-minute consult and follow-up letter to my landlord for $100? (security deposit)

The Virginia Lawyer Referral Service can also put you in touch with a local attorney who can assist you. The VLRS is run by the Virginia Bar and...