Questions answered by Ross Cameron Hart

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My father just passed away. To our knowledge there is not a will or power of attorney. I have already obtained death certificate

Ross's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

Your next step is go to an experienced probate attorney to review several choices you have. That attorney will evaluate the assets in the estate...

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Does landlord have to be specific if they are terminating lease?

Ross's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

If the lease has run out (a lot of leases are for a year then become month-to-month) then the landlord doesn't have to give a reason. If the lease...

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I moved to an apartment in November - Discovered Bed bugs in March - who pays for extermination and can I be evicted for not pay

Ross's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

Do not withhold rent or pay in escrow to your lawyer. the only way you can protect yourself but keep the landlord from getting money until the...

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My 9 year old son, video recorded neighborhood kids vandalizing our property from our upstairs window. Is it legal in VA?

Ross's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

I don't see anything 'illegal' about the video your son took. And it can be proof that the damage to the screen was not done by your family and...

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I am concerned about my mother ability to make sound decisions in regards to her well-being.

Ross's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

This is one of the most difficult areas of Elder law practice - I call it a 'blind spot' for lack of a better term. The individual handles...

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Are outstanding bills required to be paid when the deceased has named beneficiaries on his non probate assets?

Ross's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

While there is a way to recover some assets that pass directly to a beneficiary, in this case it's improbable that it will be necessary. Sometimes...

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My landlord moved another family in why'll my lease and rent was still paid, and my stuff got stolen. what to do?

Ross's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

I agree with Mr. Rafter. From the facts you provided, you rent was paid and you were not in default. Therefor the landlord can be held...

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If Medicaid has a lien on a house willed to me can my uncle take the house?

Ross's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

You need to hire an estate lawyer immediately. And the nursing home is not an expert in real estate titles so don't take their word about a...

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Does old Separation agreement supersede new one.

Ross's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

The key words in your question are that the first agreement 'was incorporated into the final decree'. That agreement is now a court order and...

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How long do I have to remove items from a house that I have moved out of but am still in title to?

Ross's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

It looks like there are at least two issues here. First, your phrase 'in title to' is not clear. Does that mean that both of you bought the...

Ross Cameron Hart's Answers (3910)

My father just passed away. To our knowledge there is not a will or power of attorney. I have already obtained death certificate

Does landlord have to be specific if they are terminating lease?

I moved to an apartment in November - Discovered Bed bugs in March - who pays for extermination and can I be evicted for not pay

My 9 year old son, video recorded neighborhood kids vandalizing our property from our upstairs window. Is it legal in VA?

I am concerned about my mother ability to make sound decisions in regards to her well-being.

Are outstanding bills required to be paid when the deceased has named beneficiaries on his non probate assets?

My landlord moved another family in why'll my lease and rent was still paid, and my stuff got stolen. what to do?

If Medicaid has a lien on a house willed to me can my uncle take the house?

Does old Separation agreement supersede new one.

How long do I have to remove items from a house that I have moved out of but am still in title to?