Many long-married couples assume that they only need one joint will if they plan for the longer-surviving spouse to inherit everything and then, when both are gone, leave everything to their children or maybe a favorite charity. In fact, joint wills are rarely used...
Many people who are creating an estate plan may focus heavily on what’s going to happen to their assets when they pass away. While that’s important, they should also think about who’s going to take care of their affairs if they become incapacitated. One decision to...
You may create a will and assume that covers everything. But families change over time, and a person you once expected to inherit property may pass away before you. When that happens, questions can arise about who will receive that property instead. This situation...
Like traffic laws, personal injury rules are different from one state to the next. Drunk driving is illegal in all 50 states, but the process of seeking compensation after a drunk driving crash is slightly different in every jurisdiction. Most of the time, the primary...
After an accident, some losses are easy to measure. Medical bills and lost wages usually come with receipts or records. However, non-economic damages are different. These damages focus on the personal side of an injury, like pain, emotional stress or changes to your...
Receiving a traffic violation ticket can be frustrating and stressful, especially if you are unsure about what happens next. Even a minor citation can lead to fines, points on your driving record and higher insurance costs if not handled properly. Understanding the...
When someone creates a will, it often feels like the final word: clear, intentional and binding. Families expect it to provide direction and help avoid confusion during an already difficult time. But reality can be more complicated. Even the most straightforward will...
You may be the one stepping in to help your parent with paperwork and decisions as they get older, or you may live farther away and assume things are already in place. You might also fall somewhere in between, relying on what your parent has shared about their plans....
If you have spent years driving without a ticket, you may expect some leniency if you are ever cited. In Virginia, that is not always the case. While a clean record may reflect responsible driving, courts evaluate the specific incident presented to them. As a result,...
When you plan your estate, you naturally think of your children first. You trust them most. You want them to inherit your assets. But can the same person who receives your estate also manage it? The answer may surprise you. Virginia laws says yes Fortunately, state...
