Estate Planning

Estate plans can help individuals prepare for incapacity. Medical emergencies that may follow car crashes or sudden events, such as strokes, often leave people unable to manage their affairs. Estate planning paperwork can nominate a health care agent to oversee a...

Everyone wants to ensure their estate passes on smoothly to loved ones without unnecessary complications or delays. For many families, this means avoiding probate, the court-supervised process of validating a will and distributing assets. One of the downsides of...

Adults who have estate plans on record have more protection than the average person. It is far more common than people may realize for otherwise responsible adults to fail to draft wills and other critical documents. Many people who have estate plans created their...

If you’re one of the many current and retired federal employees and retirees living in Virginia, it’s crucial to know how the assets in your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) are handled after you’re gone.  As with other retirement accounts, you should have designated one or...

Estate planning is not only for later life or high-wealth families. It is a practical step for anyone who wants clarity, control and peace of mind about the future. Without a plan, decisions may be left to courts or default rules that do not reflect your wishes....

Estate plans often include clear instructions for specific assets. Resources worth a substantial amount of money and assets that have emotional value to beneficiaries often feature prominently in modern estate plans. Any assets not directly mentioned in the will or...

Artificial intelligence is changing how some people approach legal tasks. Many Virginians now consider DIY digital tools for their wills and trusts. While these apps offer quick results, they often lack the depth required for complex life decisions. Estate planning...

Your estate plan may start as a way for you to pass your assets to your adult children, your grandchildren and any other beneficiaries that you select. But that is not all that it is. Your plan is also a chance for you to address potential medical needs in the future....

Some Virginia residents may protest that they don’t need an estate plan because they are perfectly healthy. While that may be true, people of all ages can get into fatal accidents or contract deadly diseases. Learn more below about drafting a basic estate plan. What...

Becoming a parent changes your perspective on everything. You spend hours researching the safest car seat, the healthiest foods and the best pediatrician. But there is a much bigger question that often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list because it is...