Tag: trust law

Losing a loved one can be difficult, and dealing with inheritance issues can add to the stress. Inheritance recovery is a process by which a person can recover their rightful inheritance after being wrongfully deprived of it. If you’re in Virginia and find yourself in this situation, here’s what you need to know about inheritance… Continue reading How Do I Recover My Rightful Inheritance?

When it comes to estate planning in Virginia, one of the key considerations is mental capacity. A person creating a will or trust must have the mental capacity to understand the implications of their decisions and the nature of their assets. If you suspect that a loved one lacked mental capacity when creating their estate… Continue reading Proving Mental Incapacity In Virginia

Losing a loved one can be a challenging and emotional time, and the last thing you want to worry about is someone taking advantage of the situation. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for a trustee to steal money from an estate, leaving beneficiaries with less than they’re entitled to. If you’re in Virginia and find yourself… Continue reading Suing A Trustee For Theft Of Trust Assets

When someone creates a will or trust in Virginia, they have the right to do so freely and without undue influence. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for someone to use their position of power or trust to exert undue influence on the person creating the will or trust. If you suspect that a loved one’s will… Continue reading Undue Influence – An Abuse Of Power And How To Handle It

Losing a loved one can be difficult, and it can be even more challenging if you find out that you’ve been left out of their will. If you’ve been left out of a will in Virginia, you may have the right to challenge it in court. Here’s what happens if you’re left out of a… Continue reading What Do I Do If I Am Left Out Of A Will?

Probate disputes can be complex and emotionally charged. If you are involved in a probate dispute in Virginia, you may be wondering how to effectively win your case. Here are some tips for winning a probate dispute in Virginia.   Hire an Experienced Probate Attorney The first and most important step in winning a probate… Continue reading Winning Probate Disputes In Virginia

When it comes to contesting the validity of a will in Virginia, it is important to note that there must be reasonable grounds for doing so. A mere displeasure or dissatisfaction with the contents of a will is not enough to contest its validity. Further, a will contest under Virginia law requires that the person… Continue reading How To Start A Will Contest In Virginia