Kathryn Nell Byler is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, commercial law and 2 other areas of law. Kathryn Nell received a B.S.B.A. degree from Old Dominion University in 1975, and has been licensed for 28 years. Kathryn Nell practices at Pender & Coward A Professional Corporation in Virginia Beach, VA.
Routinely represents family members of persons with mental and/or physical disabilities to have them determined incapacitated adults and the petitioners appointed guardians. This appointment enables the guardian to apply for entitlements (Medicaid, SSI), communicate with physicians, establish living arrangements for a safe, sustainable environment, and make decisions in the best interests of the incapacitated adult.
Drafted and executed a Will at the hospital for a client who passed away days later, providing him with peace of mind knowing that his estate was being distributed according to his wishes.
Represented a property owner against a tenant with a past due balance exceeding one year’s rent. Gained possession so the home could be sold and judgment against the tenant so efforts to collect the past due rent could be initiated.
Represented a family with a home that had been vacant for more than a year due to disability and death of elderly parents. Arranged for continued insurance coverage, an appraisal, an estate sale of valuables, disposal of trash, clean up of the property, listing of the home, and closing of the sale with proceeds available for the remaining elderly adult in an assisted living facility.
Virginia State Bar, Second District Committee, 2018-present
Virginia State Bar, Special Committee on Resolution of Fee Disputes, Chair, 2014-present
Virginia State Bar, Real Estate Section, Chair, 2021-2022
Virginia State Bar, Circuit Committee on Resolution of Fee Disputes, Chair, 2006-2014
Virginia Beach Association General District Court, Judicial Liaison Committee, Chair
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