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...]
Ancillary Probate? What do I do if my loved one had property in another state?
posted on September 23, 2020
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...]
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...]
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...]
