Estate Planning

There are specific legal documents that people tend to associate with estate planning. Wills, trust documents, advance medical directives and powers of attorney are all common inclusions in estate plans. Deeds are also potentially valuable for people with real...

If you’ve delayed starting your estate plan, many others wait until major life changes push them to act. In Northern Virginia, many families delay estate planning until their children are older or their assets have grown. When the time comes to put a plan in place,...

You’re interested in leaving an inheritance to some of your family members, such as adult children or grandchildren. At the same time, you may be concerned about their behavior or the choices they’ll make moving forward. You want to find a way to encourage what you...

Estate planning, unfortunately, is not the norm. Roughly two-thirds of all people in America, according to some studies, do not have an estate plan. Some of this is due to age. For many people, the issue isn’t that they don’t want to write a will or that they don’t...

Not everyone fully understands the importance of an estate plan. They may assume that the only legal document they need is a will. In reality, an estate plan is much more comprehensive. Not only does it cover the distribution of your assets after you die, but it also...

The majority of American adults haven’t done any estate planning. It may be due to confusion and misconception regarding the purpose and process. Therefore, it’s essential to address some of the myths about estate planning so people can make an informed decision. Myth...

An estate plan can provide guidance for people during difficult times when grief could understandably affect their decision-making capabilities. A will can let families know how to distribute the property of a deceased individual. Advance directives can help ensure...

When your last child leaves home, the emotional shift is clear, but what’s less obvious is how much your legal needs change, too. The plan you created when your kids were young likely focused on guardianship or financial support, but now that they’re adults, those...

Welcoming a new child into your family is a joyous occasion filled with excitement and new responsibilities. One of the most important steps you can take to protect your newborn is to put together an estate plan. While it may seem premature, estate planning helps to...

Do you ever find yourself awake in the quiet hours, silently contemplating the "what ifs"? What if something happened to you or your spouse? What would become of your children, your home or your hard-earned savings? For many families in Arlington, these lingering...