You just found out that your favorite aunt, Aunt Melba, has died. In the midst of your grief and sadness, you receive a notice from the attorney handling Aunt Melba's affairs stating that
The American family has changed quite a bit over the last few decades, and assumptions that a couple will share bank accounts, tax obligations or even last names can be thrown out the
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
When a family member or other loved one dies, grief and shock can sometimes be overwhelming. The last thing most people want to think about is making phone calls or funeral arrangements. Some
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
With our society becoming increasingly mobile and international travel becoming more affordable than ever before, families and family-like relationships have steadily grown far more diverse in terms of citizenship. It is no longer
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
While we all want to provide financial help to our loved ones—whether they are family or close friends—it is important to understand that how the money is classified will directly affect your estate
Mr. Doug Davis and Mrs. SuAnne Hardee Bryant have both received the honor of "Top Lawyer" for 2021 from Coastal Virginia Magazine. Mr. Davis was chosen as a Top Lawyer for Wills, Trusts
It is natural to want to protect our loved ones no matter what. But when a loved one is facing incarceration it can be difficult to see how you can help provide a
