On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Sep 27, 2019 | Simple Wills
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...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Aug 28, 2019 | Simple Wills
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...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Apr 12, 2019 | Firm News, Simple Wills
Many Virginians download inexpensive estate-planning documents via online websites. With a primary motive of saving money, the do-it-yourself legal option makes perfect sense. However, drafting a will, estate plan or power of attorney document without an...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Mar 15, 2019 | Firm News, Simple Wills
Some Virginia residents may have a variety of digital assets that need to be accounted for in an estate plan. Anything from a PayPal account to a social media page could be included in a will or other document. In most cases, a digital will is an informal item that...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Feb 13, 2019 | Firm News, Simple Wills
Virginia residents who want to leave clear instructions for how to handle their estates should create a will. However, there are limitations as to what a will can do. For instance, it generally doesn’t have any say over what happens to property left in a living...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jan 2, 2019 | Firm News, Simple Wills
Unlike a trust, a will must be recorded so that somebody can be granted authority to transfer assets. This is not the case when a trust is created. That’s why trusts may be better for some estate owners in Virginia. As with a will, trusts may contain...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Nov 27, 2018 | Firm News, Simple Wills
The Commonwealth of Virginia, like each state in the union, has its own statutory requirements for what constitutes a valid will. A testator, the person making the will, must be a minimum age of 18 and have the proper testamentary capacity. Testamentary capacity is a...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Nov 9, 2018 | Firm News, Simple Wills
Virginia residents should ensure that their will is regularly updated. Many life events can impact who is a potential beneficiary or heir. If individuals fail to update their last will and testament when necessary, the document may not be an accurate reflection of...
