Fraudulent Will Contestation Guide

Summary

In Virginia, a will must be in writing, signed by the decedent, and witnessed by at least two people. Beneficiaries or their spouses cannot serve as witnesses. Forgery of a will is a criminal offense and can lead to serious penalties. You may contest a will if you believe it is invalid. Tenants are generally expected to remove their belongings after the lease ends. If they fail to do so, landlords may dispose of the property after giving notice. Seek advice from a local legal aid office for further guidance.

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Well i have a bunch of legal issues at the moment
I'm sorry to hear about your legal issues, ****. Could you please specify what these issues are about? Also, could you tell me your location to provide more accurate information?
I am from Appalachia, Virginia, which is Wise County Virginia and My dad passed away on September *, *... that being said, 1st issue is My brother has made a fraudulent will after My dads passing and its contents are so ridiculous that i am shocked that Wise County accepted the will... My sister in law is the one who penned the "WILL", with my brother signing as a witness alongside his * sons a daughter in law and his daughter. The will was dated */*/* but not filed until */*/*,I have proof that my dads signature was forged . To my understanding in the state of virginia you have witnesses to sign wills as well but they cant be the witnesses children, spouse,etc and the wikl must be notarized. So with my brother doing this it really blew my mind that he wouldnt allow my younger brother nor myself be present during the making of the funeral arrangements.. and it also gave my brother * new vehicles paid for and a 4th vehicle my dad had covered under the death insurance and my brother has become the owner of * seperate properties... so thats the start
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some general laws in Virginia that might be relevant to your case:
- A will must be in writing, signed by the decedent, and witnessed by at least two people.
- Beneficiaries or their spouses cannot serve as witnesses.
- Forgery of a will is a criminal offense and can lead to serious penalties.
- You may contest a will if you believe it is invalid.
You should consider consulting with a local attorney for advice.
Well my problem is i have no money to pay for a lawyer i am homeless and i have been waiting since */*/* to move into my dads old trailer home with my * kids but the Tenant my dad was renting to given my dads home to rent instead of me and my brother said that he would allow my 6 year old daughter, my 5 year old son, and myself to live in dads house, butthe tenants lease at my dsds trailer ended on */*/* as his new lease with my dads home beginning on */*/*. But the tenant has had 8 months ro remove any and all personal property from the trailer and has been notified numerous times, because he is holding up a place for my kids and i to live
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Virginia, you may have rights under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
- Tenants are generally expected to remove their belongings after the lease ends.
- If they fail to do so, landlords may dispose of the property after giving notice.
- You may also have rights as an heir to your father's property.
You should seek advice from a local legal aid office.
Ok i typed up a legal notice of abandonment of personal property and had it notarized and i personally handed it to him and he complains that hes never been notified the 1st time. So my brother tonme to.gain entry into the home since the pervious tenant refuses to take his stuff... and i gave him * hours only and he threw the notice on the ground and left... now since ive changed the locks in the house he sent a message saying he will get the law involved if i dont give him a key or change them bsck
I'm sorry to hear about the situation. In Virginia, landlords can typically change the locks without notice if the tenant has abandoned the property. However,
- Provide at least *-hour notice before entering the property.
- A written notice of abandonment is usually required.
- Landlords cannot dispose of personal property without notice.
I recommend seeking help from a local legal aid office.
He was given notice and he has not had a lease on this property since */*/*
Thank you for the information, ****. In this case, you have the right to access the property since the lease has ended and notice was given. However, be aware of:
- Virginia law about disposal of tenant's property after notice.
- Any local laws regarding tenant's property left behind after lease ends.
Seek help from a local legal aid office for further guidance.