Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia
who can inherit with no will
is it true in va, that if a person willingly comes into a residence to take care of someone who is ill, and that person dies while in their care, can the caretaker inherit a percentage of the estate if there is no will?
ex---grandmother suddenly ill--husbands sister comes in 1 week before death--took some care of her--now states she will be moving in to look after husband--son does not want her there--can she inherit, and how can we remove her from the residence
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: who can inherit with no will
This is absolutely not true. It is very important
to get the original of the decedent's will and
commence probate immediately. The person who
is living in the home should move out, or, if
the heirs agree, pay fair market rent for the
home under a written lease. The home furniture
and safe deposit boxes and jewelry should all
be inventoried and appraised as soon as possible.
If you need some help with this situation,
please give us a call at 703-255-0090. We have
an office in Vienna, Virginia for your convenience
and are members of the Virginia bar.
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