I have durable power of attorney over my brother and he has an automobile accident and it is his fault, will I be held liable

No. When you are agent under a power of attorney you only act of behalf of your brother's assets; you do not assume his liabilities. I would talk...

Purpose of Power of Attorney

It is unclear whether your brother is acting as an effective agent for your father. Clearly, he is taking advantage of the power to exclude you...

Can I file a petition with the corts to become the executor of my moms estate

If you and your siblings are your mother's sole heirs, then you probably can administer the estate. The clerk of court for the probate court may...

How long do you have to file a claim against an estate ?

The time for filing claims will be based on statute Also, sometimes after an estate is opened there may be a hearing, in Virginia we call it...

Do I need an estate lawyer

Many people create trusts, but then do not properly fund them during their lifetime. In this case, it appears that at least a portion of your...

I am a beneficiary in a trust an it is approaching 3 months and no one has heard from the trustee. is this unusual ????

Yes. It may take several months to administer, i.e. appraise, liquidate assets, etc., but most trustees would have introduced themselves and...

Community guidelines for executor's submission for final accounting/ approval of distribution of estate

Sometimes an executor may be given some leniency by the Commissioner if there are circumstances making it difficult to meet the deadline. It may...

Not likely. If your partner's family do not step forward to administer the estate, then nothing will probably happen. A creditor could do so, but...

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Guardianship of my 17 year old permanently disabled son.

Yes, but you will have to give notice to family members, including his father. The process for obtaining a guardianship requires at least two...

Irrevocable trust

The Virginia Uniform Trust Code permits an otherwise irrevocable trust to be changed by court order if all of the beneficiaries agree but only so...