A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful legal document that grants someone else the authority to make decisions on your behalf. But what happens if this document isn't notarized? While notarization is not necessarily required for a POA, it plays an important role in...
Month: April 2025
Ways to give to charity in your estate plan
Including charitable giving in your estate plan is a meaningful way to support causes you care about. In Virginia, there are several simple ways to leave a lasting impact with your estate. Whether you want to give to a local nonprofit or a national organization, your...
Teen drivers cause more accidents over the summer
During the summer months, the fatal accident rate involving teen drivers goes up. This happens on such a consistent basis that some people have nicknamed it the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. It’s not that there aren’t teen accidents year-round—they have the highest fatal...