Monthly Archives: August 2025
Can You Avoid Probate Using a Revocable Living Trust?
The short answer is ‘yes’, a revocable living trust can be used to avoid probate. Assets from the trust are transferred from your name into the trust and then distributed to beneficiaries upon your passing. In this article, the Virginia Beach wills and trusts attorneys at the Law Office of Angela N. Manz will… Read More »
What is a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) and How Does It Work?
A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) is a type of irrevocable living trust that was created by one spouse, the donor, for the benefit of the other spouse, the beneficiary. SLATs can potentially include other family members as well, but they’re generally used for the benefit of a spouse. They have become a very… Read More »
What Happens to Your Debt After You Die?
Does it simply go away? Is it passed on to your loved ones? Is it recovered from your estate? These are questions we’ve been asked as estate planning attorneys who deal with wills. The answer to this question depends on several factors, including the type of debt and the state where you reside. In… Read More »
Understanding the Role of Executor in Your Estate Plan
Once you’ve formulated your estate plan, you will need to name an executor. Determining who to designate in this significant role will be among the many decisions you will have to make. In this article, the Virginia Beach trusts and estates attorneys at The Law Office of Angela N. Manz will discuss the role… Read More »