On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Aug 20, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jul 22, 2020 | Firm News
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. ...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jul 22, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jul 18, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
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....
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jul 5, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
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...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jun 20, 2019 | Firm News, 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....
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jun 7, 2019 | Firm News, 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...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jun 7, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | May 24, 2019 | Advance Medical Directives, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | May 8, 2019 | Firm News, Guardianships
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...
