Losing a loved one presents many questions, challenges, and tasks that all must be addressed within a relatively quick timeframe after the loved one passes. One of these necessary tasks is opening the estate in probate. Probate can start shortly after the ...
How to Guard Against Financial Abuse of the Elderly
Whether you are care taking for an elderly loved one or concerned about the possibility of being targeted for elder abuse yourself, it is important to realize the signs and symptoms of someone attempting to take advantage of the elderly. Some of the fo ...
How to Prepare to Write Your Will in Virginia
A will is a document that has far-reaching impacts, so it’s important to think carefully about what information you need before you get started. The right will can ensure that the proper person gets guardianship of any children, too. Your will is truly t ...
How to Prepare to Write Your Will in Virginia
A will is a document that has far-reaching impacts, so it’s important to think carefully about what information you need before you get started. The right will can ensure that the proper person gets guardianship of any children, too. Your will is truly ...
Three Steps You Can Take to Add Asset Protection Planning to Your Virginia Estate Plan
Have you thought about the possibility of your assets being subjected to outside risks or threats? This could include lawsuits filed by other parties or potential creditor claims. There are several different steps you can take with the help of an experie ...
Is Your Family Ready for Worst Case Scenarios?
It's difficult for plenty of people to think about complex subjects like elder law or estate planning but the need for estate planning can hit you out of the blue when you start contemplating possible worst case scenarios. From establishing a will to ens ...
What Rights Does an Interested Person Have in Virginia?
Under the laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia, interested persons are those who are named in the last will and testament or are heirs to an estate. In most cases, interested parties in a Virginia estate will be kept informed about any court required noti ...
Could a Trust Help New Parents Plan for the Future?
Looking ahead to the future and adding a new child makes it even more important for you to consider how estate planning factors into the big picture. Becoming a parent means taking on a completely new level of responsibility and while it seems like the nu ...
What Is Settlor Capacity in a Virginia Trust?
There are various rules and regulations associated with what it takes to make a will valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Some of these include that the settlor must indicate his or her intention to create the trust, the trust has to have a definite ben ...
How Does Asset Protection Planning Fit into Your Virginia Estate?
Asset protection planning refers to the proactive steps that you take to protect your current assets from future divorce, judgements, lawsuits or creditors. There are many different legal techniques that can be used to help protect these assets or even de ...