Is there an estate? What are the rules?

Thank you for your question. Your situation seems to turn on facts that are not included in your fact pattern. If you are not a minor child and...

My father recently died. He left a will. He sold his personal property years ago. He left a small savings acct & CD's

The best practice, I believe, is to put the Will to record, without qualifying or triggering a probate of the estate, in the event assets turn up...

Father died 03-08 left estate to 2 sons, he was divorced from mother she gave up rights to all property but now claims it.

I agree generally with Mr. Frederick. However, there are a number of issues here. Consulting with a qualified attorney in your father's state of...

Do I have any rights to my Mothers belongings even though my step Dad chose not to honor her will ?

This is a sad situation. You have lost your mother and best friend. Remember, though, that your step-father has lost his wife and may be dealing...

Mother-in-law died intestate. Only asset, home value-$80K. She had credit card Debt-$22K. Probate required to settle debt?

Although you don't want to hear this, you need to go see an attorney. Creditor rights and Insolvent estates can be very complex and there is...

My father drew up a trust document, notorized, signed. He never recorded it. Is it valid?

This is a very interesting question. But like many questions I see on AVVO.com, you will certainly need to enlist the help of a qualified trust...

Next of kin?

Generally speaking, all descendants are included in the probate process as "next of kin" in Virginia, as in other jurisdictions, regardless of...

You and your brother definitely need legal advice on this matter. There are many variables in a case like this which could change the outcome. ...

Selected as the best answer

Reasonable attorneys will differ on their answers on this particular matter. Traditionally, it is important to have some type of survivorship...

Can a Power of Attorney be on legal heavy drugs?

I am pretty sure you aren't going to like the answer to this question... Unless the Power of Attorney document contains language that...