It can be difficult to talk with your parents about their estate plan. You may want to know what the plan says, or you may be curious if they have even made a plan at all. But it can be an uncomfortable conversation. You don’t want your parents to think you’re just...
Making the decision to become an organ donor is a generous and potentially life-saving choice. It’s important to take the right steps to better ensure that your wishes in this regard are respected after your death. In Virginia, like in most states, there are specific...
As a newlywed, you are likely focused on building a life with your spouse. You likely have dreams of shared goals and a bright future ahead. Amidst the excitement of your new life together, however, it’s important to take practical steps to protect your financial...
An executor or personal representative agrees to manage estate administration out of respect for a decedent or testator. Some people agree to accept the role when a loved one creates an estate plan. Others step up during the early stages of probate court after a loved...
Writing a will is not something that people look forward to doing. The very thought of it can bring up some uncomfortable feelings because writing a will brings you face-to-face with your own mortality. Yet, as much as you may dread it, writing a will is necessary to...
Growing up, we expected our parents to have all the answers. We looked to them for authority and wisdom. That’s why, sometimes, it’s hard to accept their mental decline. It’s hard for them to take, as well. Even though we are reluctant to do so, we may need to take...
Estate planning is crucial to managing assets and ensuring your wishes are known after you pass. However, many misconceptions surround this process. Here, we debunk some of the most common myths about estate planning. Myth 1: Estate planning is only for the wealthy...
A will is intrinsic to most people’s estate planning. So much so, that it has almost become a byword for an estate plan. That can leave some people thinking that once they have made their will, they are finished with their estate planning. Unfortunately, it is not...
A will is a crucial component of any Virginia estate plan, especially as you age and begin to consider the assets you want to leave behind. But with age comes change: to your family, your finances and your goals. Updating your will as the circumstances of your life...
Wedding bells are ringing, and the moment you and your fiancé(e) have been waiting for is fast approaching. However, you may face an unexpected hiccup: a disagreement about your prenuptial agreement. Such a fight when a marriage is on the horizon can throw a wrench...
