Forest Simple Estate Planning Blog
Is undue influence being exerted over your loved one?
Virginia law often dictates how you handle estate planning and management. The system streamlines how you handle a loved one's estate and assets after their death. Most of the time, it works as intended. But sometimes, a third party's interference can render a loved...
How should I choose a medical power of attorney?
While it can be unpleasant to think about the end of your life, doing so is an essential part of the estate planning process. Along with deciding how you would like your assets to be handled after you are gone, you must also consider the type of health care you desire...
Are you guilty of distracted driving?
When you hear the phrase "distracted driving," there's a good chance that texting while driving comes to mind. Reading or sending texts is perhaps the most alarming distraction behind the wheel – glancing at your phone for just five seconds is like driving a football...
If the paramedics arrive should you go with them after an accident?
Every year in the U.S. nearly three million people are injured in a car crash. Each day more than 100 people die from car crash injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While it may seem a bit morbid, the National Safety Council cites...
Avoid will contests with transparent estate planning
As the Baby Boomer generation enters retirement age, many parents of large families find reasons to revisit their estate plans. These plans contain legal and financial information concerning assets, property, liabilities, insurance, and the division of the estate. The...
Reviewing Virginia’s intestate succession regulations
If you view the need to being the process of planning out the administration of your estate in Forest with a certain degree of trepidation, you certainly are not alone. Indeed, statistics show that more than half of American adults do not have a will. One of the...
How can recklessness impact a motor vehicle accident?
In a split second, any action you make while driving a vehicle can lead to a severe accident. However, at times, it can be tough to tell exactly what recklessness entails in a legal sense. Learning about what constitutes reckless behavior can help you in the future. ...
Important facts about a power of attorney
When developing a robust estate plan, people in Virginia may consider developing more than just a will or a trust. These documents, while important, may not offer all of the assistance needed down the road. A durable power of attorney may complement a will, trust or...
Get to know Virginia’s distracted driving laws
According to data from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, driving distractions play a role of 80% of all crashes in the state. In response to these startling numbers, Virginia has established laws prohibiting electronic device use by drivers. Review these...
What can drivers and pedestrians do to avoid accidents?
Even if you typically think of yourself as a driver, there are also times when you are a pedestrian. Whether you are walking or driving, you bear some responsibility for preventing accidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles. While your responsibility does not...
