What steps do I take? Adding name to deed and creating contract to protect initial investment ?

I agree with the prior responses. There are various options for dealing with this type of situation. For instance, you might consider putting...

How do I go about putting my house up for sale if I am a life tenent? this is for the state of Virginia

To echo the earlier responses, this should not be that complicated if your stepson is in agreement, but both of you will need to be a part of the...

I agree with Mr. Hart's explanation above. I'm personally a big fan of living trusts for the flexibility that they provide, particularly with...

I agree with the previous answer. If she died without a will, Virginia's intestate statute would determine how her estate is divided. But...

Yes, I would seek out the trustee as a first step. There may/may not be information at the Circuit Court Clerk's office,depending on whether or...

How can I get money out my kids trust fund to help us get a new home cause we are homeless

Depends on the terms of the trust. I would suggest contacting the trustee to let them know your predicament. If your children are also homeless,...

Can an executor of a will demand distributed property back years later?

I agree, it seems very unlikely. In addition to the earlier comments, it strikes me that the executor here may be acting according to his own...

Part of my recent question was overlooked. Can an out-of-state heir affect the estate executor's fee?

You should have received a copy of the "Notice Regarding Estate" form from your brother within 30 days after he qualified. Pursuant to that form,...

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VA corp filing S election and purged

The previous answer explaining "purged" corporations in Virginia is correct. If fewer than 5 years have passed since the corporation's existence...

With whom is a petition filed to compel a trustee to conduct an accounting?

Your question does not state whether or not you are asking as a beneficiary or as a trustee. Mr. Farr's response is correct; however, Va. Code...