Unfortunately, mistakes regarding estate planning abound, and these mistakes can cause serious issues after a person’s death. Your estate...

For those who are leaving behind a loved one with a disability, there are many things to think about, and estate planning must be done...

Going through a divorce is one of life’s major events, and one that can leave you feeling battered and bruised. Because of this, the last...

Pricewaterhouse Coopers recently surveyed 5,500 people between the ages of 23 and 35. The goal of the survey was to find out just how...

The emotional trauma of divorce often leads spouses to overlook important financial issues as well as the long-term effects divorce can...

Those who make very large gifts during their lifetime may end up owing federal gift tax. But generally speaking, most ordinary gifts...

Special Needs Trusts—sometimes known as a Supplemental Needs Trust—are legal documents designed to benefit those with a disability. While...

Contrary to popular belief, not everything owned by a deceased person is required to go through probate. Generally speaking, those assets...

You may have wondered whether it is truly worth the effort to avoid the probate process which settles and distributes property according...

While many people have heard from others that it is a good idea to avoid probate court whenever possible, they may or may not know why...

Many people confuse the terms “financial planner” and “estate planning attorney.” To be clear, estate planning can ​only ​ be done by an...

Far too many people are under the mistaken belief that a ​Revocable Living Trust​ and a Will​ are the same thing, and are virtually...

There are a number of reasons many of us put off planning for the future.  While we are a very busy nation, not having enough time can...

If you are going through a divorce, revising your estate plan may be one of the last things you think about.  Yet, not doing so could...

Although a will may still be the first choice for many who want to pass their estate to their heirs, it is not the only choice. Among...

With the weal th of information on the Internet, some people have been led to believe that estate planning is something that they can do...

Many people procrastinate when it comes to estate planning tasks. Some of the more common reasons for putting off something we all know...

While Virginia probate is somewhat simpler and less expensive than many other states, it does require publication of the will and can...

If you have small children, what would happen to your children if you and/or your spouse were to die prematurely? Many parents of young...

Rick Hodges, father of a special needs daughter, attended a financial planning seminar when his daughter was four. Mere minutes into the...