While the State of Washington, a community property state, differs from the Commonwealth of Virginia, an equitable distribution state, in marital property rights, the opinion may still provide persuasive authority in Virginia, as Washington nevertheless allows couples to alter the 50-50 division of ...
their estate becomes subject to the probate laws dictated by where they live. An estate can be subject to probate regardless of whether there is a will in place or not. If someone dies without a will, they’re deemed intestate according to their state inheritance laws. If the deceased perso...
Your probate attorney can explain the procedures and laws involved and protect your interest, the wishes of the deceased, and prepare for formal probate court proceedings. An estate/probate attorney can also represent minors and mentally incapacitated heirs in the distribution of assets. ...
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Any additional probate will be bound by that state's probate laws. It is at this point that attorney fees and court costs begin skyrocketing. Avoid Probate Altogether Certain states have a threshold an estate's value must cross before going into probate. For instance, a state may allow you ...
Real estate investors should consider several factors before purchasing a probate property. These include assessing the property’s condition, determining any outstanding debts or liens, understanding local probate laws and procedures, and conducting thorough due diligence to ensure the investment aligns wit...
One of our attorneys will guide you through the proper procedures and assist you every step of the way in administering the decedent’s estate in accordance with his or her wishes and in compliance with the probate laws of Virginia and the federal tax rules. Questions? Get in touch Your ...
California state laws including the Business and Profession Code, Civil Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Commercial Code, Corporations Code, Education Code, Evidence Code, Family Code, Fish and Game Code, Health and Safety Code, Insurance Code, Labor Code,
Or a New York newspaper publishes a libelous story about a Virginia gentleman (and the gentleman prefers lawyers to pistols). Ordinarily, little disputes of this nature are handled in the state courts. If the farmer had sold his hogs in Des Moines or the careless driver had run down a ...
Overall, charitable bequests are predicted to decrease if the federal estate tax is repealed. Additionally, the generality of probate research is enhanced by examining multiple states that are diverse in their geographical locations and marital property laws....