Powers of attorney are popular inclusions in modern Virginia estate plans. These designations help to protect adults from involuntary guardianship and financial hardship in the wake of incapacitation due to severe injury or illness. By allowing someone to act on...
As a parent of a special needs child, you know that your child may need to continue to receive care throughout his or her life. Unfortunately, it may also mean you will not always be there to provide that care. To ensure your child has adequate care, you have to start...
In 2020, around 3,000 people died in accidents involving distracted drivers. On the road, you expect others to give their full attention to the road. Unfortunately, too many drivers choose to split their attention when behind the wheel. If you have teen drivers, they...
Many fatal and nonfatal teen driver-involved car accidents that take place across Virginia and the rest of the United States share similar elements in common. For example, driver distraction is a contributing factor to many car crashes involving teenagers, and while...
Sometimes, an adult is unable to take care of his or her needs. It could be the result of age or an injury that renders the person unable to properly make decisions or handle everyday care. When this happens, the law provides the ability for the court to appoint a...
Your estate plan describes what you want to do with your property after your death and provides certain key protections for family members who depend on you, possibly even your pets. It is natural to expect that your loved ones will follow your instructions and...
When you die without a will in Virginia, you relinquish a good deal of control over what happens to your legacy, assets and other personal affairs. Many people cite similar reasons for failing to create wills, such as not having any children. However, it pays to have...
A car accident can leave you feeling shaken and emotional. Your first thought might not be to take photos of the scene. However, this seemingly trivial step can have tremendous value. When you understand the purpose and necessity of taking accident photos, you might...
If you have minor children, the most important element of your estate plan is how you plan to care for them if something happens to you. While no one wants to think about their children growing up without their parents, most also do not want to leave the decision to...
If you are young and healthy, you probably have decades to live. Nevertheless, just as an unexpected accident might leave you with life-threatening injuries, you could acquire a deadly illness. By planning for your funeral early, you can provide comfort to your loved...
