Monthly Archives: September 2026
Can a Virginia Executor Be Removed for Mismanaging an Estate?
If you pass away in Virginia, the executor of your will would likely oversee the administration of your estate. The executor’s duties may include collecting assets, paying debts, handling taxes, keeping records, and distributing property among beneficiaries. While executors have a lot of power, there are limits on what they can do. Executors are… Read More »
Can You Leave Unequal Inheritances to Your Children in Virginia?
One misconception about heirs inheriting property is that it should always be distributed equally among all the parents’ children. In many cases, this is a sensible approach. Yet equal distribution is not always necessary, since a parent may have valid reasons to give one heir more than another. The good news is that, in… Read More »
What Happens When a Virginia Estate Does Not Have Enough Money to Pay All Its Debts?
Your debts don’t just go away after you pass. Instead, they have to be settled during the estate administration process before your remaining assets can be distributed to heirs. However, how would an executor handle himself in the face of debts that exceed the total amount of cash and assets in an estate? This… Read More »
Can an Adult Child Be Reimbursed for Caring for an Aging Parent?
Today, more families are opting to care for their parents at home instead of placing them in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Adults often perform the role of caregiver in these situations. Although caregiving can be fulfilling, it also involves substantial sacrifices, such as fewer work hours and loss of income. This situation… Read More »