Who owns my house after I pass in Virginia ?

Your simple question has a complicated answer - it depends on whether or not you have a will, whether or not you leave a widow (she has certain...

I always recommend consulting a lawyer experienced in probate matters - "Elder Law" attorneys handle this and you can find one here or at the...

Can my wife sister sell us a house that has a life estate ?

Is it 'do-able' - yes, maybe. A life estate typically means that there is a 'life tenant' - the person who can live there the rest of their life,...

Mother and father deceased, is there a.simple form to fill out to have 2 properties transferred to different sister's.

Nothing is as simple as it seems. While you have an agreement there are other matters to consider. Consult an experienced probate or real estate...

Unfortunately Virginia Child Support Enforcement has absolutely no clue on how to enforce a lien on real estate, nor do they have the time to do...

Is it fraud?

There are a lot of moving parts to your question and they involve some very technical areas of law. This forum is designed and good for simple,...

It took me 5 minutes to stop laughing at your neighbor's absurd statement. I've handled real estate law for over 45 years. Not only is it not...

My father recently passed away and I know his account info. Will I get in trouble for withdrawing his funds?

My condolences for your loss. I agree with Mr. Wilson - there are aspects of this that are very complicated. This forum is designed and good for...

Will my fathers estate be responsible for debts that are joint with my brother, if my brother is still alive when my father pass

It is a very complex problem, as Ms. Cloud says. Basic rule is yes, as joint debts your father is just as liable to pay them as your brother, and...

You can't 'break' the lease, but you can as the court to declare it terminated. The process is called a "Tenant Assertion". Here is an outline I...