Summary
The user, a beneficiary of an estate in Fairfax, Virginia, was having difficulty receiving their inheritance. The assistant provided information on the rights of beneficiaries under Virginia Code §64.2-509, suggested contacting a probate attorney, and recommended a legal aid organization for free services. The assistant also explained how assets not included in a will might pass to beneficiaries and advised the user on how to confirm their beneficiary status on various accounts.Full Conversation
I'm a beneficiary of an estate well of some of accounts in the lawyer of the decease. Don't want to give me my money
Hello **** ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please clarify your location for me? Also, can you tell me if the estate has been officially probated yet? This information will help me provide more accurate guidance.
Yes, the estate has been officially probated. And i'm calling from washington d c but the estate is in fairfax virginia
I see, ****. In Virginia, beneficiaries have rights under the Virginia Code §*.*-*, which includes:
- Right to request an accounting
- Right to take legal action if mismanagement suspected
Should you need further assistance, consider seeking a probate attorney in Fairfax, Virginia.
Yes please
Okay ****, a suitable attorney could be "Law Offices of SRIS P.C." in Fairfax. Their contact number is *-*-* and website is www.srislawyer.com. They specialize in probate law and could assist you further.
Thank you so much
You're welcome, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions. I wish you the best with your situation.
Hello I just call. And they charge * * Albuquerque Taishan. I was looking for something free that I can talk to. Someone in a lease can lead me or take the case
I understand, ****. You might want to consider contacting a legal aid organization. In Fairfax, you could reach out to "Legal Services of Northern Virginia". They provide free legal services to eligible individuals. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Can you repeat the phone number I couldn't see it
Sure, the phone number for Legal Services of Northern Virginia is (*) *-*.
Can you repeat the phone number? I couldn't see it.
Of course, the phone number for Legal Services of Northern Virginia is (*) *-*.
Do you have any additional information on beneficiaries that's not in a wheel
Certainly, ****. Assets not included in a will might pass through other means, such as:
- Jointly owned property
- Payable-On-Death bank accounts
- Life insurance policies
- Retirement accounts
These typically go directly to the named beneficiary without probate.
Are there any way that I could find out if i'm a beneficiary on any of those accounts?
Sure, ****. You can contact the relevant financial institutions or insurance companies directly. If they have a legal requirement to disclose such information, they will confirm your status as a beneficiary.
Do I need the names of those agencies? Or is it a website that I can go on
Yes, ****, you would need the names of the institutions where the accounts are held. Unfortunately, there's no universal website for this. It's best to start with banks and insurance companies the deceased person used.
Is it wise to contact form employees to find out if they have insurance policies
Yes, ****, contacting former employers can be beneficial. They may have information about any insurance policies or retirement accounts that the deceased may have held during their employment.
Thank you I'll be back real soon
You're welcome, ****. Take your time, and feel free to return when you're ready. Remember, we're here to help you with any legal information you need.
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