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Dad died in 12/2020 and her mom died early 2022. To my knowledge neither had a will. They live in Virginia.
answered on May 8, 2022
Mr. Sternberg is absolutely correct: it depends on how the deed was written when they got the house, or if your dad owned it before they were married, did he change the ownership to a survivorship with step-mom. If the deed has both names with either the phrase 'tenants by the entirety'... View More 
Is it possible to just have spouse added to va loan once married or are the only options: refinancing and adding them, doing a gift deed or quite deed? Mostly curious about having then added to the deed and not necessarily on the mortgage
answered on Apr 26, 2022
My first thought is "WHY?" Why would you want your (new) spouse to become legally responsible for a loan that you, individually, qualified for. You don't need to.
As for adding your (new) spouse to the title to the property, it's fairly easy and any real estate lawyer... View More
My partner and I have moved back to the Charlottesville area to provider assist with his grandmothers care. It is the hope of my partner and his family that his grandmother can qualify for Medicaid, once she has Medicaid, she can be moved into an assisted living facility paid for by Medicaid. The... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2022
You are asking a very complex question on a short answer forum and mis-understand some of Medicaid rules. Aunt may or may not be wrong - there are several ways this can be handled.
You need an Elder Law Attorney to advise you, and Charlottesville has several very good ones who are... View More
I have kept payments current in the mortgage for 3.5 yrs but would like to re-finance it in my name only. Do I have to get permission from him to do this? A bank is telling me he has to sign a form
answered on Apr 4, 2022
I start with the general principle that banks are stupid, and the bigger the bank the stupider they are.
To clarify: When you bought the property the seller delivered a deed which lists ONLY you as the grantee (buyer). To finance the purchase both you and your then fiancee was on the loan... View More
My 71 yr old brother was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January of this year. Humana Advantage Medicare denied his continued care at the rehab center as it reported that he was making progress (walking 20 feet with someone holding onto him is not progress). He lived alone & cannot live on... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2022
Short answer - yes, you can be appointed assuming your brother in law is not capable of granting a power of attorney. And no, you won't be financially responsible for his debts provided you ALWAYS say you're acting as guardian (or conservator.
BUT YOU NEED TO CONSULT A LAWYER.... View More
The family is trying to sell it and can't because the lady added my name to the deed. do i have rights to the land and what should i do. The family wants me to sign my name off it. I refuse because I have money invested in the property. In the event of her Death and she has no will would that... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2022
YOU NEED A LAWYER, NOT AN INTERNET ANSWER.
Most "Rent to own contracts" create problems for the parties, even those written by lawyers. The good news is that the lady added you to the title of the property (which is what you meant by the incorrect phrase that your name is... View More
Assets include property, bank accounts, stocks, mutual funds and vehicles. There is no debt whatsoever. After fathers death, my mother had all assets, except vehicles, changed to her name with a TOD to my 2 siblings and me. Property deeds were also changed to include a TOD. Question 1- when she... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2022
All great questions, and NOT suitable for a quick internet messaging site such as this. There are a lot of variables you haven't considered and not fully understanding them can cost you thousands.
Elder Law Attorneys handle this type of matter and can give you good advice. Most of... View More
Do I need to hire attorney to represent our family and handle the estate? If he passes away we do not know anything about life insurance or burial insurance but we will have to pay the bill for the funeral because we do not know any thing about his finances etc.
answered on May 21, 2021
I am sorry for your situation.
I always recommend consulting an attorney for an estate - depending on the estate we can save the family money and keep them from making mistakes in handling the estate. Consult a probate lawyer.
There's usually no hurry when someone passes... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2021
The loan is still in force - the other individual will still be responsible for payment. It is also possible that the estate of the person who died will have to pay it - and in turn could require the other borrower to repay the estate. Every case like this is different and a lawyer should be... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2021
For Virginia property, no. The only way a joint tenant with survivorship can 'break' the deed is to convey their share of the property to a third person.
answered on Mar 13, 2021
If the agent HAS KNOWLEDGE that the house has more bedrooms than the septic rating, then it could be an issue.
HOWEVER, no agents that I know (including one of the top five in my area) look at the septic certification before the listing. Agents rely on what the seller tells them (and they... View More
This would involve a married couple
My grandmother had a mobile home on property that my great grandmother purchased. My great grandmother passed without a will but my grandmother has since paid the taxes on the property up to date. My grandmother had 7 siblings and only 4 are left which are all on board with a quit to claim deed in... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2021
The lawyer you talked to is correct. The interests of children of your great-grandmother goes to THEIR children on their death. I suggest you get deeds for whatever shares you can, then approach the others for their shares. This can be very complicated and time consuming. And you absolutely need... View More
Took over the property of which I just received a notice that they are raising my rent 300.00 starting March 1st. Can they do this legally?
answered on Feb 25, 2021
It depends on the exact terms in the lease. Most leases that 'auto-renew' (1) state that the renewal will be for a specific period (such as a year, but some are 'auto-renewing' only month-to-month) and (2) have a 'notice' requirement that if either the landlord or... View More
settled, what happens with the deceased heirs portion of the estate?
answered on Feb 11, 2021
In addition to specific language - or lack of it - in a will, timing can be important.
If (as in your question) an heir dies after the original decedent, then the interest goes to the heirs of the deceased heir.
If, however, someone ('H') named in a will dies before the... View More
I currently have a situation where a single person owned several lots and the single owner of the lots developed an easement over all lots that he owned for access in lieu of the approved unconstructed access road.
To my understanding, easements give you the right to do something on... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2021
I agree with Mr. Sternberg - you can basically create easements for benefit of some or all lots. Make sure that each user of the easement shares in the cost of upkeep. You'll need an experienced real estate attorney to help you draft something that works well
answered on Feb 4, 2021
I'm restating your question:
1) Husband and wife own real estate.
2) the deed to husband and wife conveyed the property and included EITHER of the following two phrases: "Husband and Wife as Tenants by the Entirety", OR "H & W as Joint Tenants with right... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2021
This forum is for reviewing a situation - a series of facts - and those with expertise then respond as appropriate. A bare question such as this won't get anywhere.
The month-to-month lease they signed states I must give at least 30 days notice - i gave 45. I need to move back into my house. Tenant now (30 days after notification) states they are protected under Federal COVID eviction moratorium and will not leave. Is this true? They are willing to pay another... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2021
My understanding is that the moratorium is only for non-payment of rent. Any other reason (not money) for termination of a lease is still valid. I suggest you contact an experienced landlord tenant lawyer in that area for advice.
answered on Jan 8, 2021
Probably not. You agreed to a year and the tenant relied on that.
Turning it around, would you let the tenant break the lease if they wanted/needed to move?
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