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I am the pers rep, trustee, executor of a recently passed friend. I am being told I need a letter of authority to transfer
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Answered on February 14, 2011
As executor, you should receive a formal letter from the court when you probate the will. In VA, they are called "letters testamentary" and have a...
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Is a power of attorney willable?
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Answered on February 14, 2011
Check with a lawyer in your state, but some POA's allow the agent to delegate authority given to them in another person's POA. In VA, those powers...
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I am unable to find an answer to what can or will happen if a plaintiff or defedant lies when answering admissions.
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Answered on February 13, 2011
It strikes me that, if you can prove they have lied, you have something with which to impeach (discredit) them -- preferably on the stand during...
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Power of Attorney (agent)
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Answered on February 13, 2011
As a general rule, an agency created under a POA terminates on death of the principal. Either the executor (if there is a will) or a personal...
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My vehicle has recently been repossessed. It will be at the impound lot for a total of 4 days. I have heard numerous horror
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Answered on February 12, 2011
You are right, in that these lots can be pretty scary places. If you pay for or "redeem" the vehicle in time (i.e., before it is sold), you will...
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Husband died with Will that references his ex-wife and leaves property to her. Is this Will still valid?
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Answered on February 12, 2011
The rule above is the same in VA. Divorced spouses do not take, even if they are in the will.
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Can the 2 executors to a Will sell a farm and the gas rights without consent of all heirs? We would like to reserves gas rights
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Answered on February 12, 2011
The executors both have a fiduciary responsibility to act in the beneficiaries' best interest. Their authority to act should be spelled out in the...
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Do I need any other legal documents?
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Answered on February 11, 2011
When you attempt to probate the will, explain the situation to the probate clerk with the letter you mention. If more documentation is required, I...
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My grandfather is 91 years old and lives alone. However he has 2 women that are moving into his house and taking all his money.
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Answered on February 11, 2011
Depending on the actions of these women and the mental state of your grandfather, I would think you have a few options.
If the women are indeed...
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My home is due off the market the end of March. Will I owe my agent any money since I will not be puting it back on the market?
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Answered on February 10, 2011
I take it your agent was a Realtor with a listing agreement to SELL your house that expires at the end of March? If so, the listing agreement you...
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