Clients often approach our office seeking to put an estate plan in place that will help their loved ones avoid the probate process. When asked, our first three suggestions to our clients in order to … [Read more...]
Estate Planning Tips for Parents of Minor Children in Virginia
posted on June 25, 2023
We often have clients approach us asking questions regarding putting a plan in place for their minor children should something happen to them. A difficult subject for any parent to address, we start … [Read more...]
When can you probate a copy of a will in Virginia?
posted on April 10, 2023
When the probate of assets is necessary once someone passes, the traditional process is to set up an appointment with the probate division of the Clerk of Court to probate the original will. When the … [Read more...]
Probate vs. Administration, Executor vs. Administrator? What’s the difference in Virginia?
posted on March 14, 2023
We often have clients call and seek assistance handling an estate when a someone passes. One of the first questions we are often asked is what the difference is between Probate vs. Administration and … [Read more...]
The five (5) top benefits to having a will in Virginia
posted on December 6, 2022
We see a lot of articles out there with misinformation as to whether or not you should have a will. As a Virginia resident it is always our recommendation - no matter the size of an estate - that an … [Read more...]
What happens if I don’t have a Power of Attorney in Virginia?
posted on December 1, 2022
When a client calls and asks, "why do we need a power of attorney?" our answer always starts with the truth - that having a power of attorney can avoid additional time, cost and pain in the future … [Read more...]
What paperwork does my Executor need?
posted on September 28, 2022
Many of our clients come to us in pursuit of making things easier on their loved ones once they pass on. While updating and streamlining your estate plan can certainly go a long way towards this goal, … [Read more...]
Will Contests in Virginia
posted on September 16, 2022
Loosing a loved one is hard. Learning that they were taken advantage of - and deciding whether or not to take legal action to go after those who have taken advantage of your loved one is even harder … [Read more...]
The Strength of a Power of Attorney
posted on September 1, 2022
A Power of Attorney is an incredibly important and, powerful, document that should be carefully considered when any person seeks to put this helpful and, in our current world, necessary document in … [Read more...]
Facebook and Your Estate: What do you need to consider?
posted on August 31, 2022
The aftermath of loosing a loved one is never easy. It is the responsibility of those left behind to let others know that the loved one has passed and, if they wish, to let friends and family know … [Read more...]
