Petersburg, VA asked in Civil Litigation, Estate Planning and Family Law for Virginia

Q: If my lawyer is in charge of my fathers estate that I paid can I take my stepmom to court for thing she sold before?

My stepmom took all my fathers thing house boats cars small boats there is an anunity account my daddy received for the wrongful death of my grandparents she I want that tonot sure my rights she won't provide all tiles or proof of sale of items

2 Lawyer Answers
F. Paul Maloof
F. Paul Maloof
Answered
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: If your father had a Last Will and Testament when he died, it will designate who of his heirs will receive his property at death. It may be that your step mother was your father's Will's sole beneficiary of all those items your described. An annuity account generally also names a beneficiary in case of death and a contingent beneficiary. You will need to see the annuity contract to determine who your father designated as the beneficiaries.

John Andrew Maghamez
John Andrew Maghamez
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Richmond, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: It depends on how everything was held. You will need to consult with an attorney before I can answer those questions.

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