Many parents think it is a good idea, for various reasons, to add a child as a co-owner to their real estate. Most of the time, I do not believe...

No, if he wants to put you in his Will (either as a beneficiary or as the executrix) he does not need your social security number. Just your name....

What do we do when we can't find my Fathers will?

You should do an exhaustive search to attempt to find your Father's will. If you cannot find it, then the presumption is that he either passed...

What debts can be collected when a person passes away? For example, credit card debt, bank debts, etc...

How the debts are handled in Virginia depends on the assets in the deceased person's estate. Not necessarily just their probate estate. Creditors...

Can the property of the deceased be sold by the heirs if the will has not been probated

I feel like there may be some issues that need to be clarified before a complete answer is possible. Your question asked "can the property be...

I am the executor of a will, what steps should I take to challenge the POD beneficiary?

I would start off my answer by saying that, in my experience, it is not uncommon for someone to tell family members one thing and do something...

Who will get my uncles part of my grandfathers inheritance

If your Grandfather passed away without a will, then the laws of intestacy apply. According to the information you have provided, your Grandfather...

Can you help with a Will.

My Firm has a significant focus on estate planning. We have offices in York County, Poquoson, Williamsburg and Gloucester. We would be happy to...

What can I do about a person (sister) who I own a house with (half and half), that we inherited,is selling items w/o my consent?

I agree that you need to have a consultation with an attorney to discuss your options. Partition suits are rather common (unfortunately) and any...

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My mother passed away this year. Can I just transfer the stock that she solely owned to my name?

Based off the information provided, I would say that you would not be able to just transfer the stock to your name. Because the value of the...