You've probably heard that a last will and testament is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. While this is certainly true, it can be a mistake to overlook key estate planning documents that should supplement the statements in ...
Black Panther Star Passes Away Without a Will
Plenty of celebrities are in the news for all the wrong reasons when it comes to the time of their passing. Many of them either don't realize or don't anticipate the possibility of their estate plan being invoked sooner than they expected. The fate of 43 ...
Is Now the Right Time for Gift Planning?
There could be major changes in tax and estate laws as a result of the November election, which means it's important to think about estate as well as wealth transfer planning. The support of an experienced and dedicated estate planning lawyer can go a ...
Managing Your Last Wishes If You Don’t Have Children
Being a single person who is approaching your older years with concerns about long term care is natural. It is very important to think about who will manage your last wishes if you do not have family members who are aware of your estate planning intention ...
How Do I Obtain or Remove a Durable Power of Attorney?
While you can find durable power of attorney forms online and download them today, it is always recommended that you speak with an estate planning attorney about your needs so that the lawyer can recommend the documents and language most appropriate to yo ...
Get an Attorney to Review Your POA Document
Has someone you know asked you to execute a power of attorney that names you as their agent? Never sign a power of attorney document without having your own estate planning lawyer view it first. There are many different mistakes that could be made in a po ...
Does a Virginia College Student Really Need a Power of Attorney?
You've thought about all of the different details for your college bound child's life but have you thought about what it would take to step in and make decisions on his or her behalf if they were unable to do so? This requires a power of attorney after yo ...
I Recently Moved to Virginia. Is My Will Still Valid?
Among all of the changes that you'll need to make when you move to a new state, voter registration, driver's license and updating all of your bank account and credit card addresses, don't forget your will. There is a good chance that your current will is ...
Is it Time to Revisit Your Financial Plan?
Deciding to retire brings with it a variety of different logistical decisions that need to be made but also plenty of emotions about making this transition in your life. Concerns about your financial future and excitement for the new freedom you might fac ...
I’ve Been Offered a Funeral Trust. What Is It?
Many years ago in estate planning it was very common for banks and other financial institutions to present you with a form that could be used for ensuring that you have a method to pay for your final arrangements. A funeral trust is simply that: a trus ...