We have had a lot of people reach out and ask about the ability to complete their estate plan during the pandemic. In response, our office has put the following procedures in place. We are … [Read more...]
Partner Erika MacCormac Speaking at Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Family Law Retreat
posted on February 5, 2020
Later this month Partner Erika MacCormac will be speaking at the 2020 Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Family Law Retreat seminar on Custody and Visitation: Difficult Topics in Difficult … [Read more...]
Do I need a will, a living revocable trust or both?
posted on November 19, 2019
A common question in an estate initial consultation is whether or not the client needs a will, a living revocable trust or both. As with all legal issues, the response is - it depends. A will is a … [Read more...]
Probate in Virginia. What are the first steps?
posted on October 11, 2019
The internet often seems to be full of misinformation regarding the probate process. Even a cursory google search of probate leads to an overwhelming amount of articles beguiling the probate process. … [Read more...]
Where should you probate a will?
posted on May 10, 2019
A loved one has passed and you are listed as the Executor. You know that the next step is to go to a Circuit Court and open probate, but which one? Generally in Virginia, a will should be … [Read more...]
Virginia Small Estate Affidavit: Sometimes the full probate process isn’t necessary.
posted on February 22, 2019
It is not rare for us to have our estate clients ask us how they can avoid "probate". During the estate planning process we discuss the pros and cons and options that are available to them. Once … [Read more...]
The importance of a will. Yes, you need one.
posted on December 7, 2018
As lawyers, we often find ourselves being asked legal questions outside of office hours. A common question we receive is, "I don't really need a will, do I?". The short answer to that question is … [Read more...]
What is a power of attorney?
posted on September 20, 2018
The power of attorney is a legal document in which one person (the principal) appoints another person (the attorney-in-fact) to make personal and/or financial decisions on behalf of the principal. The … [Read more...]
Virginia and Digital Assets: Our own Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
posted on August 28, 2018
As anyone that has been a fiduciary can tell you, getting into a principal's digital assets (whether it be email, accounts, or social media platforms) can at times be a challenge. For Virginia … [Read more...]
What is the Difference Between a Guardian and Conservator?
posted on August 23, 2018
There are times when a child or an adult with diminished capacity will need a guardian and/or conservator appointed because he or she lacks the physical and/or mental capacity to care for themselves. … [Read more...]
