I changed the practice area to Real Estate. In Virginia Code Section 55-20, survivorship was abolished between joint tenants. This is followed by...

What is my next step? Wife won't sign the acceptance/waiver (Virginia)?

The answer to your question depends on the local rules and practice. Some jurisdictions allow ore tenus hearings in your circumstances, some do...

Can any heir apply to or probate whose not named in the will?

If the named executor does not act, then a residual or substantial legatee in the will may qualify as the administrator of the estate. If a...

Once a lawyer has made an appearance on behalf of a client in a case, he or she must obtain leave of court to withdraw from representation. This...

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It is not too late if the judgment creditor or its agent is willing to settle. As noted by my esteemed colleague, your daughter is not in a strong...

What do I do if my husband has left home and I can not get in contact with him?

It is very difficult nowadays for anyone to disappear and live off the grid. Most transactions are now digitally or electronically recorded, and...

How do I protect myself financially?

If the spouses are unable to agree on a division of marital property and marital debt, a judge can decide for them by the process of equitable...

Do I have to go to court if I get a summons in the mail for a unpaid medical bill?

If you fail to show after you have been summoned to answer debtor interrogatories, the judge will issue a rule to show cause summoning you to...

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