You have the right to ask your sister for all income and expenses for the past 5 years - see Virginia Code 64.2-1612 (from the Uniform Power of...

Do you have a lawyer advising you? If not, WHY NOT? Estates - especially with the questions you've raised - are not Do It Yourself projects. I've...

Can me and my sister take possession of father's property from life estate tenant if they abandon property?

It's complicated - more than you realize. You need to consult an experienced real estate lawyer who understands the law surrounding live estates. ...

First, before ANYONE does anything, contact an experienced probate lawyer to guide you through the process. There are a lot of 'gotcha' items that...

What is the process like in getting out of a residential purchase agreement as the seller?

Ms. Cloud is correct - you need to consult an experienced attorney immediately. Not only will you face a damage claim from the buyer, but if you...

Can the state cease the home of my deceased mother to recover her Medicare expenses?

I'm sorry for your loss. CALL AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. You can find one here on AVVO or by going to the Virginia Academy of...

Simply go to a lawyer (preferably an elder law attorney - you can find one here on AVVO or at the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys...

You don't have to wait until the child turns 18 to start the guardianship proceedings. At my request several years ago the General Assembly amended...

ANY estate administration can take a year - not because of any difficulty in the process, but because creditors have a year to file a claim to get...

Can i own a house with my husband without paying mortgage?

Certainly. In fact, my wife is the borrower on our mortgage - I'm not. (she is a salaried employee, I'm self-employed and her income was...