Most parents understand how important it is to name Guardians for their minor children through a Will for the unfortunate situation of both parents passing away. However, many parents put off doing their Wills because they believe that their extended families will...
Many people believe that having a Will avoids the probate process entirely. Unfortunately, those individuals are mistaken. Every person should have a Will in their estate plan in order to name a person to handle your estate when you pass away (Executor); state how...
What is Portability? Portability first came into play at the end of 2010 with the passage of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Then at the beginning of 2013, with the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act...
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...
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...
