New Legal Questions - Virginia

What happens when the testamentary trust beneficiary predeceases the testator?

The problem herein is that if this is a will, simply citing to a trust doesn't make this a trust or create a trust. Let's assume this is a will and the trust language is wrong. If this is a will,

MD, Member, California Bar answered 1 day ago

How do we create a life estate?

You are attempting to do some estate planning, which is admirable and always a great idea. But the way that you have phrased the question leaves me thinking that you may not fully understand how a lif

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 3 days ago

Who has the rights to a deceased parent's estate and when do they have them?

I am so sorry for your step daughter's loss.  Generally speaking, if there is no Will when a person dies then they are said to have died "intestate" and then the intestacy laws in that state wi

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 3 days ago

How do I file for my green card?

You will have to have your employers petition for your green card if the job you are being offered is a fulltime permanent position in the US.  You are not able to self-petition.  Depending

SB, Member, California answered 6 days ago

What is the law regarding a contract of sale for a business?

The sale is governed by the terms of the agreement. If the agreement allows you to refuse to sell to buyer A and instead sell to buyer B, only paying a penalty to buyer A, that is permissible. On the

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 9 days ago

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