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...
One of the hardest things to do is assume the role of caretaker to your elderly parents once they begin failing mentally and/or physically. Especially when there is cognitive decline, it can be problematic to step in and make some hard decisions. It can also be...
Many people think about things like who will get their assets when they consider making an estate plan. While that’s an important part of what you need to do, you can’t forget about making the plans for taking care of your affairs if you’re not able to make decisions...
During divorces in Virginia, couples are required to divide their property equitably. The state uses equitable distribution rules rather than equal distribution rules, so your property should be divided fairly rather than 50-50. It is up to you and your spouse to sit...
Estate planning is not an easy subject to talk about for anyone. Young people might see it as a depressing topic and older people might feel uncomfortable about facing the reality of aging. For the reasons above as well as many others, people may not address their...
