As the parent of a Virginia child who has special needs, you may need to make extra efforts to protect your child and make sure he or she is able to get by once you die. You may also count on government programs, such as Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid, to...
After the finalization of your bankruptcy, your credit score drops. If you are like most people, you probably worry about how you can build your credit again. Your lowered credit score does not last forever. The Huffington Post describes steps you can follow to...
Perhaps you are just out of college and focused on your first job. Perhaps you are a new parent, or perhaps you are busy settling in with your new spouse or significant other. In any case, you may not have given much thought to estate planning believing you are too...
If you want to file for personal bankruptcy, you must follow all the rules under the bankruptcy code. One of those rules requires you to complete credit counseling. The Federal Trade Commission explains that you must complete one course prior to filing and then one...
Having too much debt may haunt you day and night, and you may be looking for ways to get your finances back under control. You may be able to give yourself a fresh start by filing for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. How do the two types of personal...
When you begin reviewing your estate plan, it can feel like a difficult and lengthy task. This is especially true if you have a lot of complex pieces involved. Fortunately, you do not need to review the entire estate plan each time. But how do you know which parts to...
Medical expenses and overwhelming credit card debt can paint Virginia residents into a financial corner. If you feel you have few options, bankruptcy can help you get your finances under control and move forward with the rest of your life. According to the Virginia...
While tending to your estate planning needs, do not neglect to plan for medical emergencies that may render you incapacitated. Do you know how to choose a proper health care proxy to make medical decisions in your stead? Forbes offers tips on the matter to help you...
You work hard throughout your adult life to accumulate assets for the benefit of your heirs in Virginia. One of the main purposes of the estate planning process is to identify areas where you can minimize expenses against your estate to preserve as many of those...
If you are like many people in Virginia (and throughout the rest of the U.S., for that matter), then you likely have yet to begin the process of planning out your estate. Your reasons may be due to you not wanting to upset any potential beneficiaries. You may think it...
