What if the other owner of the property is not upkeeping with the taxes etc. what can i do

In Virginia, if your husband died with no Will and he owned the real property in his own name, then the property would have passed to you and your...

I concur with the other responses. I would just add that you might have some legal recourse here. It sounds like you will be entitled to...

Can my 77 year old mom protect her home from being subjected to medicaid for long-term care in Washington State?

Mr. Friedman has given you some excellent thoughts, but I would add that in some states, the 5-year window that he was talking about is not a total...

Two issues: first, if your mother already owns a part of the house, then that should be a countable asset that would disqualify her from...

My father named me as his personal representative on his will . Can i pay a lawyer out of the estate?

Obviously, fees are an important issue for you. You should call and ask attorneys when they would expect their fees. Some lawyers ask that the...

Is there any reason to involve an attorney in this divorce process if we agree on everything?

Some attorneys will do a review of a settlement agreement and the paperwork for a flat fee. That might help you to manage your expectations about...

My aunt is in the hospital in Washington DC and unable to sign a POA. How do we get one?

You should note the different types of documents here. A "living will" is a document that sets out the person's desires for health care in the...

Florida Irrevocable trust what is legally required to dissolve the trust corpus when all parties are in agreement?

You need to contact a Florida attorney. If you make a misstep here, then you have liability for any acts that are done under the trust. For...

My mother just passed away in Viriginia. I have lived in her home for the past 9 years. How long can I stay in the house?

I agree with the above answers. As for the foreclosure, you should consult with an attorney about the best time to contact the mortgage company. ...

I agree with the other responses -- you will need to satisfy the requirements for residency and domicile in Virginia. Depending on the facts, you...