What does your estate or probate lawyer say? If you don't have one, get one to advise you so you don't make an expensive - to you - mistake. ...

I hope you have an attorney helping guide you through the probate process. There are a lot of expensive traps that can really hurt you....

I'm sorry for your loss. It is not unusual for an estate to be 'upside down' as is your father's. To answer your question - no you don't have...

In Va if a home is purchased solely with settlement money from a parents death is that property considerd an inheritance??

It is possible that the house - or more than half - can be considered 'separate property'. But that will take the assistance and advocacy of an...

Mr. Rafter is correct - you need a lawyer. You may have to file for guardianship and conservatorship which is a very technical process. I suggest...

What form should be used?

As my friend Mr. Farr said, I am sorry for your family's loss. DON'T DO ANYTHING YET - consult an experienced probate lawyer to review the total...

My partner of almost forty years died of Covid19 in Oct 2020. No assets. We own home together. Am I liable for hosp bills? ?

DON'T ANYONE DO ANYTHING BEFORE CONSULTING AN EXPERIENCED PROBATE ATTORNEY. General rules - you are not responsible for your partner's bills but...

Legal description on land purchase?

I'm not surprised by this screw up - the push to 'simplify' real estate means some really stupid people are handling transactions. You only...

Your question is very complex, and very few people (including lawyers) fully understand all the aspects of life estates. This forum is designed...

Yes, Virginia does accept the 'self-proving affidavit' and has for about 50 years. There's actually a suggested form in the Virginia Code. This...