If a loved one has recently died or become mentally incapacitated, finding the person’s estate planning documents is essential. The estate planning process and associated documents are critical to making decisions on the
A critical question to ask yourself when creating an estate plan is who will get your personal belongings when you pass on? While most people think about who they would like to receive
As a member of an LLC, you may owe a fiduciary duty to the company. The two key fiduciary duties are the duty of loyalty and the duty of care. Whether you have
One of the most common forms of property ownership in the United States is joint tenancy with rights of survivorship (JTWROS or joint tenancy). But what is joint tenancy? Joint tenancy is a
Protecting your family is important, especially when you have minor children, and even more so now that we are living through a pandemic. With all of the unknowns of our current situation, you
After a loved one dies, their money and property must be distributed to the right people, either according to their will or the state’s default distribution scheme. Even if you are staying on
Estate Planning is not just for the elderly. It’s not just for the wealthy. Estate Planning is for anyone who wants to protect their family and legacy after they’re gone. But everyone’s Estate
Virginia statutes provide for the "equitable" distribution of the marital property and marital debt between the parties at the conclusion of the divorce. "Marital property" consists of all jointly-titled property as well as
There have been some significant legal changes recently that may impact how you can maximize your retirement and tax planning. Last year, Congress integrated the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement
Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. However, because wills are filed at the courthouse, probated estates become
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