Failing to make a car payment on time could result in an individual's vehicle being repossessed. However, lenders in Virginia and throughout the country don't want to see that happen. Usually, it is more expensive to repossess a car as opposed to working out a new...
Northern Virginia Law Blog
How parents may conceal some trust information from children
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,...
Medical debt continues to soar
Statistics show that the U.S. spends more on health care per capita than any other country. However, not all of this is government spending. Many Virginia residents carry a heavy burden of medical bills. This has resulted in an ever increasing inability to pay for...
Bankruptcy debt: Dischargeable or non-dischargeable?
Most people would rather not go through bankruptcy; however, after creditors make life miserable, the day may come when bankruptcy sounds like a good option. Many people file for bankruptcy. For example, credit card debt and medical bills can add up quickly until they...
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...
Household credit card debt increased in 2018
Households in Virginia and throughout the country carried an average credit card balance of $8,284 in the third quarter of 2018. That was a 2 percent increase from the third quarter of 2017, according to a study from WalletHub. As debt levels increase, it may become...
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....
Credit card debt in America passes $1.04 trillion
The amount consumers in Virginia and around the country owe to banks and credit card companies is expected to surpass $4 trillion by the end of 2018. This figure, which reflects revolving and installment debt but does not include mortgage balances, has risen by $1...
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...


