A living will is a legally binding written document outlining specific medical treatments to be administered or avoided to sustain life....

Probate entails examining and managing the estate assets of an individual who has passed away. Upon the death of a property owner, a...

Comprehensive estate planning involves more than just itemizing assets and determining beneficiaries. It extends to the inclusion of...

When discussing the probate process in Virginia, one of the first questions that often arises is: "How much does an estate have to be...

Cryptocurrency, a relatively recent investment, requires careful consideration within your estate planning. The increasing popularity of...

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...

Numerous individuals intend to transfer their wealth and assets to their dear ones after they pass on. Yet, if your estate is...

In the past, trusts were subject to limitations on their duration. Many states had regulations known as "perpetuities" that determined...

Estate planning has always been about protecting your assets so that they will be properly distributed to your selected beneficiaries...

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...

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...

Today’s family doesn’t always look like the nuclear family of yesteryear. Today, families can come together in many different ways...

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...

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...

Updated April 2022 In the Commonwealth of Virginia, only “interested parties” can contest the validity of a will.  An interested party...

Updated March 2022 A power of attorney, or POA, is a legal document that allows you, known as the principal, to appoint a trusted...

Updated for 2022 If you have recently moved to Virginia, you might be relieved to know that your last will and testament from another...

Updated for 2022 Like most adults of a certain age that own property, you may have visited an attorney to discuss a comprehensive estate...

Planning for after death issues is never easy, but knowing your loved ones have clear guidelines when it comes to your wishes, makes the...

Whenever a loved one passes away there is usually a period of grief, upheaval and oftentimes panic that results.  This happens to most...