When you meet with your attorney to draft your estate plan, it is a good idea to have a grasp on what kind of documents you may need to create. Depending on your family situation, your attorney may recommend you design a will or a trust, and in some instances both...
Estate Planning
Single people may also benefit from an estate plan
For some single people in Virginia, estate planning may seem like more trouble than it's worth. After all, these individuals don't usually have to worry about providing for a loved one, such as a spouse or minor child. However, estate planning is about more than just...
Planning one’s estate for the future
Seeing as the new year has begun, most people living in Virginia have started to carry out their New Year's resolutions and take more responsibility for their lives. One of the best ways to step up and be more responsible is to plan for the inevitable and prepare...
When estate plans need updating
There are a few common errors people make with their estate planning. One is leaving certain critical documents, such as a will, out of the plan. Others have to do with failing to update the plan. People in Virginia should review their estate plan roughly every three...
Protecting your inheritance without losing Medicaid benefits
Your disability does not keep you from many important day-to-day tasks. However, it does make life expensive and difficult when it comes to your medical needs. A family member wants to leave an inheritance to you, but your medical needs will drain those assets....
Stan Lee’s estate may not have such a happy ending
Fans of Spider-Man in Virginia are among the many superhero enthusiasts around the world who have been mourning the recent death of Stan Lee. Unfortunately, the last few years of the life of the former head of Marvel Comics were a tangled web of accusations coupled...
Choosing the right executor for an estate plan
Some people in Virginia may put off creating an estate plan. It can be difficult to confront issues such as illness and death. However, all adults need an estate plan, and an important element of an effective estate plan is choosing the right executor.First, the...
Estate planning can help young people
Young people in Virginia may not dedicate a lot of time or mental energy to thinking about estate planning. For many millennials, especially those who are single and do not have children, making out a will seems unimportant or a matter to be considered for the future....
Important estate planning steps for new parents
Becoming a parent can change virtually every element of your life, from how you spend your money and time to how you make plans for the future. If you already have an estate plan in place, you may need to make some fundamental changes to it once you have a son or...
Estate planning involves more than just creating documents
Developing a viable estate plan involves more than just making a will for distributing assets. Virginia residents may be interested to know that the people they pick to carry out their plans can be just as important as the documents themselves. Picking the wrong...


