Choosing an executor is one of the most important parts of your estate plan. This person manages your money and legal affairs after you die. By learning what makes a good executor, you can appoint someone who follows your wishes and protects your legacy. Virginia’s...
You expected your home to be finished on time. Instead, you are still waiting. This delay may have created stress and rising costs. In Virginia, delay disputes often depend on what the contract says and how both sides acted during the project. Liability is rarely...
Ideally, Medicaid planning should start years before you anticipate needing long-term care. The application process can be strict, and you can face penalties for violating the look-back period. As a business owner, this significant period is one of the threats to your...
Infidelity is one of the most common causes of divorce. Spouses who conduct extramarital affairs destroy the trust that their spouses have in them and can irrevocably alter the dynamics of a marital relationship. Whether the outside relationship was an ongoing affair...
Reading a will after someone dies often leads to surprises for people who expect to inherit from an estate. Particularly when the deceased individual never discussed their plans with their loved ones, people may not know what to expect. In some cases, families learn...
Many aspects of divorce are uncertain and intimidating to people. Spouses are often unsure of what happens during divorce. They may only have exaggerated anecdotes from friends and coworkers to consider. The stories retold by those who have undergone divorce are often...
People who have achieved financial stability or professional success often want to share their good fortune with others. One of the ways they accomplish that goal is through transferring their wealth to specific beneficiaries after they die. Those with valuable...
Establishing an estate plan is a standard right extended to most legal adults. Anyone over the age of 18 can potentially draft a will and other estate planning documents to protect themselves, provide for family members and establish a legacy. Most adults can create...
An adult who is establishing an estate plan typically has to identify the assets they need to address. They also need to decide who they want to receive their property after their passing. Often, the focus on resources and beneficiaries can leave people with...
For many people preparing for divorce, protecting themselves financially is a top priority. They naturally worry about how they should split the property they’ve accumulated during the marriage and how the behavior of their spouse might affect their future. In some...