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...
Year: 2019
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....
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...
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...
The basics of an advance directive
If an individual becomes unresponsive, it may not be possible for doctors or others to know what type of care to provide. With an advance directive, however, Virginia residents can put those wishes into writing. Furthermore, the advance directive will name another...
The role of the guardian
If someone in Virginia is disabled or incapacitated, he or she may be considered a ward and given a guardian. In the event that a person already provided another individual with a durable power of attorney, that individual will act in accordance with the document's...
Medical power of attorney
Many Virginia residents are concerned about whether family members and medical professionals will respect their end-of-life decisions. While most individuals hope to remain lucid and able to engage in care decisions even when seriously ill or injured, there are...
