Land Dispute Assistance

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Consult a probate attorney in virginia to determine your legal rights in a land dispute where the property was sold without your knowledge and your grandmother had no will.

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Land dispute
Could you please provide more details about the land dispute? For example, is it a boundary dispute, a title dispute, or something else?
Property was sold. I believe I should receive a portion of the sale as it belonged to my grandmother.
Was your grandmother's will probated and did it mention you as a beneficiary for this property?
She had no will
In which state is the property located? This will help me provide you with the relevant intestacy laws.
Virginia
In Virginia, if a person dies without a will, the property is distributed according to the state's intestacy laws. Are you the only living relative of your grandmother?
No. My aunt is
What is your relationship with your aunt and was she involved in the sale of the property?
My aunt sold the property without my knowledge
Did your grandmother have any other children besides your parent and your aunt?
My grandmother's other children are deceased (including my mother).
Did your deceased mother have any other children besides you?
Yed, my brother and he is deceased also
Did your deceased brother have any children?
Yes but we are unaware of his whereabouts
Do your deceased brother's children have any legal claim to your grandmother's property?
I'm not sure
In Virginia, if a person dies without a will, their property is divided among their closest relatives. As your grandmother's grandchild, you may have a claim. Consult a probate attorney for specifics.