According to Forbes, nearly half of Americans age 55 and older don’t have a will, even though they agree that having one is important....

It’s a topic that no parent wants to think about, but avoiding it can lead to disaster. Who would care for your minor children if you and...

Because estate planning and financial planning are both related to your finances, some Virginia residents get the two types of services...

Many people think that estate planning and drafting a will is a morbid experience. In fact, according to Forbes, about half of American...

So, you finally got around to having a will drawn up—congratulations on taking an important first step in the estate planning process!...

Many working Americans have contributed to tax-deferred 401(k)s and IRAs for decades. These retirement accounts provide income once they...

If you missed it, October was National Estate Planning Month. Why? Because more than half of all adults in the U.S. don’t have an estate...

According to the CDC, one in four Americans currently lives with a disability. This equals more than 60 million Americans who live with a...

While many clients may believe that it is impossible to completely avoid probate in Virginia, the truth is that there are a couple of...

A power of attorney, or POA, is a legal document that allows you, as the principal, to appoint a trusted individual, known as your agent...

Even though you may feel that you don’t have an “estate,” it’s clear that everyone needs estate planning.  And though you may be young...

Being a single parent has added responsibilities, including making sure that your minor children are taken care of in the event you no...

You may have gotten married or divorced, blended a family, gotten your dream job, bought a house or started a new business, even had...

Your divorce is final, assets have been divided, custody, child support, and spousal support have been determined, and now it’s time to...

Your dog, cat, bird, horse, rabbit, guinea pig… are all important members of your family.  As part of the estate planning process, pet...

The Internet has made it very easy to find answers and instructions on just about anything, including how to create a do-it-yourself...

A special needs trust, also referred to as a supplemental needs trust, provides for a person with a mental or physical disability and...

You’ve remarried, and now not only have a new spouse, you also have a new, blended, extended family, including stepchildren. While there...

A revocable living trust in Virginia, also called a living trust or inter vivos, has become a popular estate planning option because of...

An advance medical directive, also called an advance health care directive, or living will is a legal document that allows an individual,...