Can my aunt and cousin be removed from the revocable trust?

Lyn, thank you for your question. There is no easy answer here. What is certain is that you need to consult with a qualified trusts and estates...

How do I file for financial guardianship for my 14-year-old son, who is the beneficiary of a deceased grandad's IRA?

Thanks for your question. Your son will need to have a Guardian-Ad-Litem (GAL) appointed for him. The GAL represents your son's best interests in...

Can the contents of a safe deposit box be recovered with probating the estate?

That is a difficult problem. Your grandmother may have an estate hidden in the safe deposit box. Without access to the safe deposit box, you do...

It sounds like you probably received good advice, but there are some necessary follow-up questions in this case. First and foremost, did your...

That is a difficult problem. She may have an estate hidden in the safe deposit box. One way around this problem could be Virginia's "Will...

I'm curious if there's a statute of limitations on estate cases? If its not closed properly what happens?

The general information shared in this response is not intended to be legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should...

Hello. That is a good question. But the answer is not as cut and dry as you may think. There are a few variables that may affect the answer in...

Buying property in a trust.

Very good questions. I am licensed to practice in Virginia, so I can give you information regarding this matter. However, in giving you this...

My family createrd a non-revocable trust in 1994. It now has to be updated.

Hi. I understand your difficulty. It can be frustrating when you believe that you have what seems like a simple change. However, it really...

How do we go about finalizing a trust upon the death of our parents

If your parents set up a Trust then you need to hire an Estate Planning and Administration attorney licensed in the State where your parents were...