The state of Virginia was the first state to approve legislation related to the ABLE Act (Achieving a Better Life Experience) of 2014....

Thanks to technology and medical research, more and more children with special needs are living productive lives well into adulthood,...

We’ve all heard the term probate –  that a will “has to go through probate.”  But, what exactly does the term mean, what is involved once...

We strongly encourage our clients who have minors or dependents to include guardianship as part of their estate plan.  While we don’t...

We have discussed revocable living trusts and their benefits in previous blogs. In this blog, we’ve created a case study to illustrate...

According to a Forbes article, at least 51 percent of Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 don’t have a will. That number is even...

Your will and other estate planning documents should be reviewed when you have a life changing event, like the birth of a child.  But...

Those who are considering an estate plan might be trying to decide between a will and a revocable living trust. For many, the decision...

Of course, it is possible to prepare your own will—just as it is possible for you to stitch up your own forehead with a needle and thread...

There are many different types of wills—certainly one which will fit most any situation—yet far too many people do not have even the...

Many people believe a simple or general will and a living will (also known as an advance medical directive) are the same document. In...

As we age, it only makes sense to make legal decisions about various aspects of your life. One of these is who would make decisions for...

In this age of do it yourself (DIY), many people are making the decision to prepare their will online, based on the pre-designated fields...

The combination of tightened budgets and an abundance of readily available DIY estate planning software has led many to believe this...

Perhaps you have heard of a power of attorney, but are not entirely sure what it is and whether you need one. A power of attorney allows...

Despite the fact that estate planning is a crucial step in creating a secure financial future, the majority of us put it off as long as...

When a person dies, a legal process takes place (in most cases) which includes the following: It will be determined whether the will of...

A Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you to designate a person to conduct your business and financial affairs for you in...

While there are many advantages to having a will, there are some things a will simply can’t do. As an example, a will is the perfect...

People avoid having a will prepared for many reasons. Perhaps the most common reason people put off having a will prepared is simply...