When you die, the court may not recognize your wishes if they do not appear in a valid will. Each state has different laws about what makes a person's will valid. As you begin the estate planning process, review the requirements for a legal will in Virginia, even if...
After a car crash, you may notice odd and increasingly prevalent feelings of pain in your head and body. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury, and they can seriously disrupt your life if you do not notice the symptoms as they occur. Mental struggles...
Your relationships, financial situation and other factors may change after creating a will in Virginia. Just because a certain inheritance or estate planning decision made sense at the time you created your will does not mean that you are stuck with it. Changing your...
You celebrated your parents' retirement not too long ago, but maybe you harbor concerns in the back of your mind regarding their ability to take care of themselves in the years ahead. Should you discuss guardianship with your mother and father? To help you recognize...
After getting into a crash, it is common to experience head injury and brain trauma. Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often have lasting and complex impacts on victims. TBIs can alter your personality and temperament in many unexpected ways. It may...
You have probably heard about the devastating injuries people suffer after a collision with a drunk driver. Given how dangerous inebriated motorists are, you want to be on the lookout for drunk drivers before one of them hits you. While it may not always be possible,...
From providing for the care of minor children to ensuring that financial and physical property passes easily to chosen beneficiaries, even a simple will can be a powerful legal safeguard. Unfortunately, almost half of Americans over age 55 have not created a will....
It is natural to feel intimidated when you approach a large truck on the road. Due to their greater size and weight, semi trucks can inflict serious damage and injury after colliding with another vehicle. While truck drivers bear responsibility for safe driving, you...
The reassurance of having someone you trust to help make important decisions on your behalf following your incapacitation can relieve a lot of pressure as you age. However, there is no guarantee that whomever you select as your power of attorney will perform with...
Pedestrians naturally have a greater risk of serious outcomes in accidents given their inherent lack of protection compared with the protection people in cars and other vehicles have. Factors such as limited street lighting may further increase pedestrian risks. Even...
