Forest Simple Estate Planning Blog
Are holographic wills allowed in Virginia?
In Virginia, there are laws in place that dictate what does or doesn’t make a will valid. If you do not follow these rules, you could potentially risk your entire will being considered invalid. It would, therefore, be disregarded by the court and your wishes will not...
Is it too early to create a will?
Virginia residents like you may have put off making your will for a number of reasons. One of the biggest ones is that many people feel as though they are “not old enough” to have one. We at Craig P. Tiller, ESQ., attorney at law, will explain today why that simply...
The essential pieces of information to include in your will
You may not need a complicated estate plan in Virginia. In fact, many people do not. However, you should at least have a will. A will allows you to make plans for when you die and also can help you to plan for a situation where you can no longer make decisions on your...
What are the basic requirements for a will?
Before you create a will in Virginia, it is essential to know what, under the law, makes a valid will. If you draft a will that does follow the legal requirements, then it may not hold up after your death. This means your wishes may not be carried out and you lose all...
Two legal ways people can take control for you
Power of attorney and a guardianship are similar in so many ways, but those few differences may be critical when the time comes that you can no longer make your own decisions.Perhaps the most fundamental and important difference is that the state court system chooses...
Avoiding family feuds when exploring power of attorney options
Diligent and responsible parents in Virginia might consider a power of attorney if they anticipate being unable to make certain decisions themselves at some point. However, this process is sometimes fairly complex when multiple relatives are part of the equation....
How a power of attorney can help a person
Virginia residents may want to include a financial power of attorney (POA) as part of their estate plan. The POA document can be durable, which means that it will still be in effect if its creator becomes incapacitated. In some cases, the POA will take effect after a...
Selecting an agent for a power of attorney
Some Virginia residents may hesitate to appoint an individual as an attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney out of fear of being exploited and controlled. However, there are some steps they can take to help ensure that their best interests will be looked after....
It’s important to carefully choose a power of attorney
Not everybody relishes the prospect of making important medical, business or financial decisions on behalf of somebody else. This is why estate planners in Virginia should take great care when choosing a power of attorney. Furthermore, those asked to perform these...
Do you know that you can use your will to protect your child?
Young adults raising a family often do not create wills because they believe they do not have enough valuables. However, anyone who has minor children could benefit from creating a will.If you are a parent of a minor child, you can use your will to name a guardian for...
