Legal Question in Personal Injury in Virginia

My father past away about a year ago from mesothelioma lung cancer. My mother has brought a case against someone and has apparently received a settlement or is going to. I received a letter from a law office yesterday with no explanation, but asking me to sign and have notorized an affadavit for beneficiaries aggreement. When I called the attorney it came from, they would not give me any information. I cannot, in good conscience sign something that I am unaware of what it is pertaining to. My mother and I have not spoken in 5 years, so I am wondering if it has something to do with her trying to cut me out of the settlement. How can I found out what this is and if I am supposed to receive anything. Thank you, Shannon


Asked on 8/28/10, 2:32 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

Have an attorney review the document you have been asked to sign. Write a letter to the attorney (or have your attorney write it) asking for a full explanation of what is going on and why you are asked to sign an agreement about which you know nothing. It is important to leave a paper trail if you suspect the attorney is acting suspiciously.

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Answered on 9/02/10, 4:40 am
Cary Moseley Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC

I would recommend you get an attorney to help you. Good luck.

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Answered on 9/02/10, 10:40 am


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