Your elderly parent has lived through a lot. They’ve taken care of themselves for decades and successfully raised a family. Before retirement, they also ran a successful company. In short, they are used to being independent. The reality is, however, that there will...
Among the most important decisions you’ll make as you develop your estate plan are the people who will be your representatives and administrators not only after you’re gone but if you become incapacitated by illness and injury and unable to speak for yourself. Perhaps...
One of the most difficult aspects of life is watching your beloved parents lose their ability to be independent. When an elderly person loses the ability to comprehend and make rational decisions due to an injury or the onset of dementia, you may want to consider...
Unlike Medicare, which is open to everyone over retirement age, Medicaid benefits are only available to those with financial need. Medicaid will cover significantly more than Medicare will, especially for those who require a stay in a nursing home or rehabilitative...
You're thinking about getting a prenuptial agreement before your wedding. You're not sure how to talk to your new spouse about it, so you haven't brought it up. You keep procrastinating it and putting it off as a conversation for another day. While feeling a bit...
One myth that people continue to believe is that you can be too young to do your estate planning. You will often talk to people who are in their 30s and 40s, but they haven’t made an estate plan yet because they think it’s something that only elderly people do. This...
Many people go through life without considering what will become of their assets after their death. However, you may have come to realize that your estate can benefit the people around you when you pass away. You may want your assets to go to good and caring hands. If...
In Virginia, it’s normal to issue a protective order if domestic violence may have occurred between two people. These situations are complex, so if you face a protective order, you do need to know what to expect. There are three types of protective orders. These...
When business owners get married, they're sometimes a bit concerned because the business is this major asset that they've put so much time and money into over the years. They hope that the marriage works, but they don't want to risk losing any portion of that business...
Are you worried that your parents have not yet made an estate plan? If not, they certainly aren't alone, as most Americans haven't done it. The biggest reason for most people is that they are simply going to do it later and they just haven't gotten to it yet, but this...
