What is an advanced medical directive? Why do I need one? This is a question that we hear a lot. In it's simplest form, it is a document that outlines what you want to happen in certain medical … [Read more...]
Ancillary Probate? What do I do if my loved one had property in another state?
posted on September 23, 2020
When a loved one passes and they have property in a state (or states) outside their state of residence, in addition to probate in the state of residence, probate may need to be opened in the other … [Read more...]
What do you need to know about Virginia inheritance law? Distribution to your spouse isn’t just automatic.
posted on July 7, 2020
Most clients that reach out to us believe that if something happens to them, their assets will automatically go to their spouse. However, in Virginia, this is not always the case. Examples of … [Read more...]
Wills and Estates: Three tips on where to start.
posted on July 6, 2020
When beginning your estate plan, our attorneys recommend that you consider three tips to get started. Partner Sarah McCurry spoke with Virginia This Morning on CBS 6 regarding where to start when you … [Read more...]
When does a power of attorney become effective?
posted on June 17, 2020
A few years ago we wrote about what is a power of attorney. As we outlined in that article, the power of attorney is a legal document in which one person (the principal) appoints another person (the … [Read more...]
Advanced Medical Directives and Covid-19
posted on June 3, 2020
Three months into the Covid Pandemic, we have all probably read online accounts of individual's first hand accounts with the virus, including articles written from the caretaker's point of … [Read more...]
Revocable v. Irrevocable Trusts
posted on June 1, 2020
Trusts are an important part of estate planning. They can be used in place of a will, allow you to protect your assets, and may also be used to transfer assets to your beneficiaries after you pass … [Read more...]
Changing your Will
posted on May 15, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is prompting many people to write their wills and take care of their estate planning. But what if you have already executed a will, and you just want to change one or a few … [Read more...]
Destruction of a will – a crime with a harsh punishment in the Commonwealth of Virginia
posted on May 8, 2020
A last will and testament is a legal document that articulates a person’s wishes for after they have passed away. It’s an important document that maps out who will be named their executor, how one’s … [Read more...]
Estate planning after relocation. Is an out of state will valid in Virginia?
posted on April 28, 2020
Life is full of so many unexpected and exciting events-marriage, birth of a child, career changes and often relocation. With a big move from one state to another, many tend to take necessary steps … [Read more...]
