Estate
My father unexpectedly passed away on January 1st, and we recently discovered the attorney he had been working with was apparently not licensed in Virginia or DC, where my dad owned property.
There was no finalized signed will before he passed, probate hasn’t even been opened yet, and this person is still contacting our family and sending invoices totaling around $20,000.
We’re trying to figure out:
- Is this something we should report?
- Who would we report it to?
- Can someone practice or bill for estate-related work without being licensed in the state?
- Has anyone dealt with something similar after a family member passed?
This whole situation has been overwhelming, and we’re just trying to protect my dad’s estate and understand our options. Any advice would be appreciated.