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Probate is not only time-consuming but also a lot of work. The person you name as an executor or personal representative will need to inventory all your assets and file the supporting documents with the probate court. They need to communicate with the creditors of...
If you’re the executor of someone’s estate, one of the first orders of business is locating the original copy of their will – because that’s what the court generally needs to see when probate is opened. What do you do, however, if all you have is a copy and you aren’t...
Handling their will can be daunting and emotional when a loved one passes away. The process involves legal complexities that are covered by Virginia laws and procedures governing how to manage a deceased person's will. Knowledge of these laws can help the next of kin...
Estate planning is a vital process that gives individuals control over how their assets will be managed and distributed after passing. One of the most significant assets many people own is their home, often laden with financial and sentimental value. Determining what...
Trusts have become more popular in recent years, as people increasingly realize that they can accomplish numerous different goals – including helping families of significant means safeguard their wealth and create a lasting financial legacy. A dynasty trust is a type...
When someone dies in Virginia, their personal property forms their estate. Before other people can take possession of assets that have been left behind, the estate will generally need to pass through probate court. Part of the process specifically relates to resolving...
You probably feel honored to have been chosen to administer another party’s estate once they pass away. Most people take a serious approach to this role, hoping to make things as easy as possible for the deceased’s surviving family members. Estate administration is...
In the modern world, more people are taking a do-it-yourself approach to many elements of their lives. They cut their own hair or maintain their vehicles themselves, to name just two. Doing some things yourself offers advantages, such as ensuring self-reliance and...
A will is a document that specifies how you want to distribute your assets after your death, whereas a trust is a legal arrangement where you transfer your assets. Typically, you use a will to specify final arrangements and select guardians for your minor children. A...
People add trusts to their estate plans for numerous reasons. Sometimes, their goals are very practical, such as avoiding certain forms of taxes or being able to qualify for certain benefits later in life. Other times, goals have more to do with what will happen to...