The death of a loved one is a time of grieving for the survivors. You likely know how hard it will be on your family after you die. This is why you want to make it as easy as possible for your loved ones to carry out your estate plans. One way you can do so is to...
You may believe that once you create an estate plan, there is nothing else you need to do with it. However, this is a myth, and there are times when you need to make it a point to go back and make changes to it. Your will and the other fiduciary tools in your estate...
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...
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...
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...
Many Virginia residents can benefit from an estate plan. Although a will can help ensure the division and distribution of your property according to your wishes, there are aspects of the distribution it cannot dictate. We often assist clients in creating an estate...
If you own a business in Virginia, succession planning will play a significant role in your estate plan. You will want to make sure you have clear directions for your predecessors to follow in regards to the operation of the company you have worked so hard to build....
Everyone is in a unique position with respect to their estate, not only as a result of their financial circumstances but family matters as well. For example, if one of your family members is estranged, you likely have different issues to consider with respect to your...
The effects of age, as well as unexpected accidents and illnesses, may leave you unable to care or speak for yourself. In such circumstances, the responsibility of making medical-related decisions on your behalf may fall to your loved ones. Without your voice there to...
