Manassas Legal Blog
What couples can include in premarital and marital agreements
In Virginia, a couple can sign an agreement before or during the marriage that legally binds them to certain actions. Usually, these actions are financial or property-related, but they do not have to be. Here is what the law says about these agreements. Property The...
When can your child be tried as an adult?
Twenty-five years ago, at the height of the teenage “wilding” phenomenon sweeping the country, Virginia passed laws allowing juveniles under the age of 16 to face prosecution as adults when charged with allegedly committing numerous types of crimes. When convicted,...
Why create a revocable living trust?
When most people think about planning for the fate of their properties and assets they will likely consider connecting with their attorneys and drafting a will. While there are many good reasons to start a will, a will cannot do everything that a revocable living...
Do I have to take a blood alcohol test?
If an officer stops you for a suspected DUI, he or she will probably request that you take a breath alcohol test. This test will provide a reading of your blood alcohol level. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, if you refuse to take a blood...
Financial challenges and estate planning
If you are setting up an estate plan, you have a lot of different issues to consider, such as the way in which you will divide your assets among beneficiaries and deciding who to place in charge of your estate plan after you pass away. However, some people have an...
Medicaid planning explained for Virginia seniors
Though nobody likes to think about it, there is a chance that you will eventually need to live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. None of us can predict what will happen as we get older. While you might be fortunate enough to live independently for the...
When should you modify your estate plan?
Virginia residents like you put time and effort into your estate plan. But many people make a big mistake. They write an estate plan and never update it again. If you think you can leave an estate plan as-is for years or decades, you are unfortunately incorrect. You...
How do you know when your parent needs a guardianship?
Watching your parent age and lose some of his or her cognitive or physical abilities is difficult. It may become especially so if you have concerns about your parent possibly becoming a danger to his or herself as mental or physical health declines. In some instances,...
When is a good time to modify your estate plan?
When residents in Virginia like you create an estate plan, you may think that is all there is to it. But maintaining an estate plan is a long endeavor. You must ensure that it accurately reflects your life at any given stage in it. To do this, you must modify your...
What should be part of your estate plan in your 20s?
If you are young, in college and do not have any children, then you may think estate planning is something you can wait to do, but the truth is anyone over the age of 18 should have an estate plan. Of course, your needs at age 20 will be different than the needs of...
