Monthly Archives: April 2025
Is it Ever Too Early to Draft an Estate Plan?
Well, if you ask an estate planning attorney, it’s never too early to create an estate plan. In truth, however, this is excellent advice. Creating a comprehensive estate plan is crucial to securing your financial future and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your will once you pass. Most folks delay this important… Read More »
Advantages of Securing Your Assets with a Trust in Virginia
A trust is a legal container for assets. Moreover, it is a legal arrangement where you (the grantor) transfer assets to a trustee, who manages these assets on behalf of your beneficiaries. The state of Virginia allows you flexibility in structuring your trust. An individual can serve as the trustee of their own trust,… Read More »
Planning for Your Pet: How Pet Trusts Can Ensure Your Beloved Pet is Cared For
Let’s face it. Pets are a part of your family. If they aren’t, then you’re doing it wrong. And as beloved members of your family, you worry about their wellbeing and want to ensure that they are properly cared for if you were to untimely pass. Under Virginia law, pet trusts are valid and… Read More »
What Are the Different Types of Power of Attorney in Virginia?
When it comes to securing your peace of mind about your future, one of the most vital estate planning documents you can have is the Power of Attorney (POA). In Virginia, a POA is someone you trust who has the authority to make decisions on your behalf under specific circumstances. Circumstances can include managing… Read More »