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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Does a Living Will Need to Be Notarized?
Imagine a situation where a sudden illness or accident leaves you unable to speak for yourself. Who would make crucial choices about your...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Jun 5
- 2 min
How Long Does Probate Take in Virginia?
Losing a loved one is hard enough, but dealing with their legal and financial affairs can feel even more complicated, which is where...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- May 8
- 3 min
What Role Does a Living Will Play in End-of-Life Planning?
Few tasks are as sobering yet essential as end-of-life planning. Having a clear, legally sound plan is crucial in legal and financial...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Mar 23
- 2 min
When is Probate Required in Virginia?
In the aftermath of a loved one's passing, grappling with the legal intricacies surrounding their estate may seem overwhelming. Probate,...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Mar 23
- 2 min
What is the Purpose of a Living Will?
A living will is a legally binding written document outlining specific medical treatments to be administered or avoided to sustain life....
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Mar 8
- 3 min
How to Avoid Probate in Virginia?
Probate entails examining and managing the estate assets of an individual who has passed away. Upon the death of a property owner, a...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Jan 11
- 3 min
What is the Difference Between a Living Will and an Advance Medical Directive?
Comprehensive estate planning involves more than just itemizing assets and determining beneficiaries. It extends to the inclusion of...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Dec 21, 2023
- 2 min
How Much Does an Estate Have to Be Worth to Go to Probate in Virginia?
When discussing the probate process in Virginia, one of the first questions that often arises is: "How much does an estate have to be...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Dec 7, 2023
- 3 min
Planning For Cryptocurrency Assets: Do They Belong In Your Estate?
Cryptocurrency, a relatively recent investment, requires careful consideration within your estate planning. The increasing popularity of...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Oct 11, 2023
- 2 min
Estate Planning for the Distribution of Collectibles and Heirlooms
It is a common practice for individuals to include liquid assets such as cash, bonds, and stocks in their will or trust. When it comes to...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Sep 6, 2023
- 2 min
The Benefits of Gifting Programs for Estate Planning in Virginia
Numerous individuals intend to transfer their wealth and assets to their dear ones after they pass on. Yet, if your estate is...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
How to Use a Dynasty Trust in Estate Planning
In the past, trusts were subject to limitations on their duration. Many states had regulations known as "perpetuities" that determined...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Jun 7, 2023
- 3 min
Estate Planning In Virginia: What’s New For 2023
Estate planning has always been about protecting your assets so that they will be properly distributed to your selected beneficiaries...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- May 17, 2023
- 3 min
How to Use Life Insurance as Part of Your Estate Planning
Grief is heavy. And when you die, your loved ones will be left to pick up the pieces. Estate planning is essential to make it easy for...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Apr 26, 2023
- 3 min
The Importance of Business Succession Planning in Virginia
As a business owner, you have to be prepared for the future. What happens if you are no longer able to run your business? What happens...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Apr 26, 2023
- 3 min
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Today’s family doesn’t always look like the nuclear family of yesteryear. Today, families can come together in many different ways...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Jul 11, 2022
- 3 min
What Happens if a Person Dies Without a Will in Virginia?
Updated for July 2022 Over 55 percent of American adults have neither a will nor any other type of estate plan in place. This number has...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Jun 16, 2022
- 3 min
What is the Difference Between a Durable, General and Contingent Power of Attorney
Updated June 2022 Most people have at least heard of a power of attorney, or POA. As the name implies, a POA is a legal document that...
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Northern Virginia Trusts & Estates
- Apr 28, 2022
- 3 min
How Do You Contest a Will in Virginia?
Updated April 2022 In the Commonwealth of Virginia, only “interested parties” can contest the validity of a will. An interested party...
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