You need to find an attorney soon and have them review this. I suggest an elder law attorney - you can find one here on AVVO or by going to the...

What does your estate lawyer say? You do have one, don't you? If not, your question indicates that there may be issues to handle the estate and...

If, in fact, the dog has been trained and certified as a service dog, and your friend is also certified as needing one, then it is likely illegal...

I am sorry for your loss. You have combined two issues into one question. The first issue is whether the money received for your son's death is...

This corner of AVVO is limited to Virginia questions - Estate administration can be very different from state to state. You need to ask either on...

Maybe or maybe not. I'm focusing on the wording you used in the question; I'd have to see the actual document to give a 'real' opinion. Timing...

Your problem is likely more complex than you realize. The short answer is 'yes' however there's a HUGE 'BUT' that comes into play. This involves...

Mr. Wilson's correct - title transfers immediately on death, subject to being 'recalled' into the estate for payment of the decedent's debts, carry...

Yes, it can be limited to dealing with that financial advisor/company. They may even have a form that will do it. Otherwise consult an attorney -...

I'm sorry for your loss. There's a 'pecking order' of what should be paid from a decedent's assets. That order is found at 64.2-528 (here:...