Wills and Estates

My dad in anger destroyed his will by tearing it and throwing it in the fireplace in our home. I did manage to save the will from being burnt completely. When this incident happened he was angry and drunk. When we contacted our family lawyer, he said that as the will was destroyed with anintent of revocation, the will has no affect. Is it possible for us to revive the will or is my dad required to make a new will?

My dad had made a will with respect to his property in Virginia in which he had given me major portion of his estate. He wants me to stay in Virginia and complete my higher education in Virginia. But I want to go to New York for my degree. We had an argument over this and he said that he would not give me a penny from his pocket if I go to N.Y. He also tore his will in anger. Is the will still valid or is it revoked?

My grandfather’s health has deteriorated the last few months.. When we took him to the doctor, he was diagnosed with celiac disease. My grandfather told me that he has not made a will and that he wishes to make one. I would like to know the requirements of a valid will under the law prevailing in Virginia.

My brother is mentally challenged and lives with me. Our parents died 5 years back, since then I have been taking care of my brother. There are a couple of properties in my brother’s name and I manage them for my brother. Can he transfer those properties to me by making a will in this regard?

I had a son (minor) who passed away in an accident last month. He used to live with his grandparents. I had left him because I wanted to move in with my boyfriend and my son disliked my boyfriend so I had no other choice other than leaving him. My son has two houses in his name, which he got from his dad at the time of my divorce. Do I have a right in that property?