Wills and Estates

You have quite a few questions here and the fact patter leads me to believe you really need to seek counsel from a local estate...

How can i override power of attorney?

The fact pattern is a little unclear - how did your uncle give your grandmother a power of attorney over your great grandmother? If there was a...

There are 4 people (including myself) living in a condo apparently owned by our landlord. Three of us are on the Lease.

You should start by reading your lease. Most written lease agreements in Virginia will contain a clause stating that the tenant shall not withhold...

As the Administratrix of the estate for my sister, can I cash a check made out to her estate?

I agree - the bank generally requires an existing account in the name of the payee to cash an estate check. Your first step should be to call the...

My husband's will is being contested - what legal specialty do I look for in a lawyer to represent me?

You should look for an attorney who focuses their practice on estate or probate litigation. There are not a lot of attorneys who work primarily in...

Should my deceased aunt's land in KS be transferred to CO recipient (per will) BEFORE or AFTER probate court?

I agree - this needs to be done during the probate process. The procedure for transferring real estate in another jurisdiction is generally not...

You have no right to see the will prior to your mother's death, and you should also note the will can be changed at any time. Your mother's...

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Do I need an attorney.

Yes - you should have a lawyer present to represent your interests. Good luck. NOTE: If you find this response helpful, please click on the...

My sister needs to transfer land from my grandparents to her then to me it is in her name now. how do we do this?

Your question leaves a lot of open issues that need to be discussed by someone with all the facts, such as why does she have the property and why...

I have paid almost $40,000.00 to probate a will, which took 3 years & I lost. What should I do next. Lawyers are not advising me

If your lawyer is not being helpful you should tell them to either be helpful or you will seek advice from another attorney. If they still don't...