
Inheritance Planning for Surviving Spouses
Grieving after losing a spouse or long-term partner can make it difficult to see beyond your grief. However, it is crucial to understand there are

Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children Entering Adulthood
Planning for your child with special needs as they enter adulthood has practical and legal aspects. Begin well before their birthday to ease the transition

A Guide to the Probate Process
Even though probate has a bad reputation, thoughtful estate planning can help you minimize or avoid it. In reality, most heirs will have to navigate

Will vs. Trust: Which is Right for You?
When you sit down to create your estate plan, there are likely dozens of questions running through your mind. Who should get possession of your

A Guide to Understanding Continuing Care Retirement Communities
In a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), there are three distinct phases. The first is independent living when a resident enters into the community with

Fact or Fiction: Your Revocable Trust Protects Against Lawsuits
Many people believe that once they set up a Revocable Living Trust and transfer assets into the trust, those assets are protected from lawsuits. This

Probate: How to Determine If You Need It
Probate sounds expensive and complicated, but it is simply a standard legal procedure formalizing how assets pass from a deceased person’s estate to their chosen

Stephen Haynes and SuAnne Bryant Named Top 2023 Lawyers
Davis Law Group attorneys, Stephen Haynes and SuAnne Bryant were both named “Top Lawyers” for 2023 by CoVa Biz Magazine. Stephen Haynes was named as

What Seniors Need to Know About Estate Planning
Americans over the age of 65 establish wills and estate plans at a faster rate than their younger counterparts. Still, a significant number — 19