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How do I petition the court to obtain a letter of qualification as successor executor of my mother's estate?

I am so sorry for your loss and for the situation.  I am assuming …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

Can a handwritten Will be disregarded if someone created a pour-over Will?

I am so sorry for your loss and for the situation as it stands.  …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

If my father died with no written Will but he told his famly what he wanted, can this at as an oral Will?

I am so sorry for your loss. When you die with out a Will …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

If my husband had a Will before we were married, does that Will still stand or does our getting married change it?

In Virginia, a spouse that is not mentioned in a WIll has what is …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago

Who has claim to an insurance policy of an estate?

Generally speaking, insurance policies are said to pass "outside the estate" in that a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago