I am adopted. My adopted parents have died. My adopted brother just passed. Am I eligible to represent his estate?
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Answered on August 12, 2020
I moved this to Probate from Estate Planning.
I'm sorry for your loss. Yes, you can become the administrator. BUT DON'T DO ANYTHING BEFORE...
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What can I do about retaliatory nonrenewal of my lease?
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Answered on August 04, 2020
It sounds really close to retaliatory eviction. From your description of your financial situation you may qualify for legal aid - contact them at...
Is it legal to notarize a document signed by a party but the date of execution will be filled in later?
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Answered on August 03, 2020
I'll give you my opinion, not necessarily a 'legal' answer. And I'll bet the buyer's name is also blank.
What may have happened is the seller has...
Am I automatically legally responsible for the HOA dues on my mother's home (where I live) after her death in Virginia?
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Answered on July 28, 2020
I am sorry for your loss.
I agree with my friend Mr. Farr - and probably participated (somewhat) in the discussion he referred to.
HOA dues are...
Do all siblings have to sign on the sale of property or does the admin have control of closing?
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Answered on July 26, 2020
It looks as if you're trying to handle the estate without a lawyer. Big mistake, especially as you have a bad actor. You used the term...
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I would like to do a quite title on property that was left to me in 2017 by my mother I,have had a title search done?
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Answered on July 25, 2020
Ms. Beavers is correct - you need to consult an experienced real estate lawyer to look at what you have, advise you, and help with the petition to...
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Should a guardian/conservator report a change in his condition?
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Answered on July 22, 2020
I agree - your question is well written and phrased and is a lot more coherent than many we see on this forum.
When the guardianship was first...
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Does a will supersede a deed? Can I sell the house without probate?
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Answered on July 22, 2020
You have a complicated situation and trying to do it yourself? No, you can't sell without probate 'by using the will' - it will have to be...
What is the typical price range for a will in Fairfax County VA? ?
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Answered on July 21, 2020
I moved this to the Wills section.
Mr. Rafter used the exact analogy I was going to use: what kind of car do you want?
And he was correct in...
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What is the easiest way to transfer a deed to a sibling where there are 10 heirs? My brother wants to buy us out.
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Answered on July 16, 2020
Get an experienced real estate lawyer to help you. It's not hard, but with 10 children there's very likely to be a glitch and an experienced...
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