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...
