My mother passes away this month and had about 750.00 in a bank savings account. Can I access this after probate?

The small estate option is not available to you based on the facts shared. The small estate limit in Virginia is presently $15,000 for liquid...

My Sister- in- Law Passed away and her husband also having no childrens leaving no estate.

I presume that none of these individuals had a will and that they all were Virginia residents. In that case, the Virginia intestacy statute...

As other attorneys have noted, a power of attorney is only helpful when an individual is alive. If your deceased partner prepared a will before...

How do I get guardianshship from my aunt of my Mother

This is a very formal legal process because it essentially will strip your loved one of the right to make any of her medical and financial...

How do i obtain guardianship of my older sister who is 22?

If your sister is mentally competent, then she may execute a medical power of attorney naming you to assist her should she be unable to make...

If there is no power of attorney, then the only recourse is to petition the court to become this loved one's guardian and/or conservator. The...

My father passed away without a will. How do we transfer his car's title to my mom's name?

The DMV has pretty straightforward information available online. For surviving spouse's the process appears pretty painless. The web address that...

What do i do at this time

I would agree with the prior attorney's answer. I would only add that title to property or pay on death designations will trump what is in the...

Well, if she just sold the stocks, then perhaps you give her a month or so to ensure the bills are all squared. You could write (so that you have...

Can relatives be witnesses to the signing of a will?

I assume the issue is that they are also named (or possible) beneficiaries of the estate. Some states permit beneficiaries to act as witnesses. ...