This was posted in Estate Planning; it is more properly in Real Estate so I moved it. Short answer: you need a lawyer. You have no idea how...

Tenant Rights ?

Mr. Paulin is correct - Virginia law does not favor landlords shielding themselves from liability over something in their control. And that you can...

My dad passed away last week and my mom can't find the original will but has a copy and the deed is in her name ,any worries?

I am sorry for your loss, especially in this holiday season. Advice I give my clients: relax and adjust for another week (I tell my clients to...

It's your will and you don't like what it does? Tear it up. That voids a will. Also, Virginia law says that a divorce cancels a provision in a...

When can a landlord charge a tenant for damages caused by weather?

From your facts I would say you are not liable for the damage - unfortunately to dispute it you'll have to file suit against the landlord and have...

Can a real estate affidavit be vacated?

Before you do anything else consult an attorney who has experience in both real estate and probate law. From the very very few facts you've...

Can I get an unlawful detainer?

If you're giving up the property (using the deed-in-lieu process which is frustrating at best) what do you really care? Unless (and likely) that...

MMy cousin is in nursing home she has a home but it is inheriting land can nursing take it?

You have serious issues from both a Medicaid and a real estate angle. You don't say how the deceased sister's name was 'on the deed' - there are...

What can I do? My landlord is not serious?

You need to file a 'tenants assertion' in General District Court. Here is an outline I prepared about Tenant Assertions in Virginia: ...

Heir to land? I'm not officially an heir to my Great grandfather's land but my father is, there was no will no house

I moved this to real estate - the time for 'probate' is past. Paying the taxes will not give you any greater ownership of the property. However...