How much time under Virginia Law does the executor have before she must fulfill the terms of the will?

Do you know if your aunt ever started the probate process? This typically involves filing the original will and an application to probate with the...

Will the son have total control of both of our joint bank accounts?

I agree with the other attorneys--if you and your husband have a joint bank account, it would not be a probate asset whenever one of you passes...

Does Dad's trust receive the money he would have?

It all depends on the language in the trust document. Have a local attorney review it.

What could the personal rep. be able to find out about the probation?

Like the other attorney, I'm not sure I followed all the transitions in your story, and whether your cousin relinquished that power to your...

Which would you recommend ? A Will or a Living Trust which is better and less hassles?

As most of the others here have stated, you should meet with a local attorney who can best advise you based on your specific circumstances. I can...

Can we get the deed to this house. I want to know how to go about doing it.

Your situation is best if the owner had a will and left it to you in the will. Otherwise, it becomes a bit more difficult. Without a will, his...

Were all named in Will to get a copy? Did she take items not left her in Will to her out of state home legally?. ? recoarse.

If your sister won't provide you with a copy of the will, perhaps her attorney who is handling the probate matter would (assuming she has begun the...

I am right in seeking legal help, right? He isn't performing his duties as executor, right?

Occasionally, language is included in a trust or will that might put conditions on what a beneficiary may do (or not do), and if such language is...

What can i do to get her out in the mean time

It's possible that she showed you a draft of a will that was never executed. Or perhaps she just signed it on her own after her attorney emailed...

What should I do next? How can I save costs?

I concur with the other attorneys who have answered here. Just check with some estate planning attorneys in your area (Avvo can help--see the Find...

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