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...
If you have a loved one who is getting older or has special needs, then you’re probably worried about what their future will look like without you there to help care for them. This is a valid concern, and one that you shouldn’t let go unaddressed for too long. If you...
Virginia and many other states have adopted a version of the Uniform Trust Code. This law establishes certain obligations toward trust beneficiaries, requiring that they get the necessary information about the trust to protect themselves. However, for various reasons,...
People in Virginia who are thinking about the future may consider how they can incorporate their favorite charities into their plans for their estates. Many people set goals for philanthropic and charitable giving during their lifetime, and they want it to continue...
There are many reasons why Virginia estate holders may want to create trusts. One major reason may be for the avoidance of probate. You may also want to state the terms of the distribution to your beneficiaries as opposed to them receiving all your assets outright at...
There are multiple ways to attempt to avoid probate including the use of beneficiary designations on life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other similar accounts. Other ways to avoid probate are through joint ownership, however, joint ownership may not be...
The Law Office of Deborah N Arthur has undergone changes in the past few years that we are excited to tell you about in our first blog posting.Deborah's daughter, Rebecca, graduated from law school and passed the Virginia State Bar Exam in 2012 - joining the office as...
Many people come to my office asking whether or not they need a Revocable Living Trust. In reality, it is simply a matter of preference in many situations and this blog post points out some of the positive aspects of creating Revocable Living Trust 1 What is a...
