Mom died with no will but left behind a tax refund check

No, there is no other way. The system is set up so that heirs are not deprived (or cheated) of their rightful share of a deceased person's...

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Enter your question here. e.g., Do I need a real estate attorney?How is the best way to enforce subdivision restrictions?

You need an attorney experienced in real estate litigation, especially the enforcement of restrictive covenants. Assuming that you are correct,...

It depends. Without knowing the type of transaction you entered, I will provide you with a general overview of the law. If the transaction is...

How many years does a lawyer have garnishment proceedings started after being awarded judgement?

Yes. Once a person has a judgment against you, that judgment is valid for at least 20 years, and can be extended for even longer. To enforce the...

Can I go on someone's property if they don't have any legal documetation?

I don't know what you mean by "legal documentation." However, if the owner of certain property forbids you to go on that property, then you cannot...

Is this an action at law or equity or both?

This is not an actual question, but a summary of an actual case from...

Contractor given $12K - Has done little to no work on home in a year's time.

They have a powerful option. By statute in Virginia, if a contractor takes an advance for a construction project upon a promise to perform...

Can 4 months of morgage payments be pushed to the end of my loan?

The short answer is "yes, it's possible, but the mortgage company has to agree." Your mortgage payment is made pursuant to a note and deed of...

Your question does not provide enough details, so I will give you a general answer. A person can only have wages or bank accounts garnished if...

I have a court date to sue someone in small claims court.

This question does not have a simple answer. Generally, Virginia judges will grant you court costs and interest. However, one issue will be...