You have a combination of issues: 1) the taxes which, historically, are the responsibility of the life tenant or they may be deemed to be...

Life estates are complicated, and not a lot of people (including lawyers) fully understand them. The concept dates back to before the Magna Carta...

I am sorry for your loss. Ms. Cloud is correct, including the number to apply for legal aid (that number is actually for Blue Ridge Legal...

Mr. Hand and my friend Ms. O'Reilly are correct. Any experienced lawyer in the area of wills and estates can tell stories of people who received...

My friend Ms. O'Reilly nailed it. As often happens in estates, timing is everything and if there is no other provision in daughter's will, she...

Ms. Whitehurst is correct and without a power of attorney, a conservatorship is the best way to do it. While Virginia also has a procedure to sell...

Mr. Farr is correct - you do not have the authority to sell any part of the land or the timber.

Yes, Virginia law specifically allows you to preserve the assets until you get the formal papers for administration. BUT - HAVE YOU CONSULTED A...

I agree you need to consult an experienced lawyer to review the trust and your circumstances. Elder Law attorneys handle this - you can find an...

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for Legal Aid. I think the Legal Aid agency serving your area is Blue Ridge Legal Services...