You probably should have gone home from your friend’s house hours ago, but the evening was just too nice and the company too pleasant. Only after you realized you were about to nod off on the couch did you get up to leave. Your friend gently suggests that you should...
Powers of attorney are very useful legal documents that too many people overlook. They give another adult the authority to act on your behalf. Financial powers of attorney can give someone the right to access accounts and pay bills for you if you become incapacitated....
Being involved in a car accident can greatly impact your life. It can leave you with serious, life-altering injuries, impact your mental health and well-being, and even take a toll on your finances. While this is true, as an accident victim, you have rights. Virginia...
If questioned, most drivers would admit to occasionally speeding for a variety of reasons. While many drivers speed without consequence, accidents can occur because of their speeding. In 2020, speeding was the number one cause for motor vehicle accidents in Virginia,...
You may have a will that you prepared many years ago. Your life has changed in many ways since you signed that will. Named beneficiaries or executors may no longer be living. You can cancel your last will and make a new one to reflect your updated circumstances....
On the whole, your will is just a document that provides guidance for your family. When you pass away, the will tells them what you would like them to do with your property and how it should be divided. But is it better to just offer this general type of guidance and...
If a teenage license holder injures you in a crash, it is them you should be looking to hold responsible, not their parents. Yet parents can play a vital role in educating their children to drive safely. It is in their best interests as no parent wants to see their...
Guardianship involves one person assuming legal authority over and practical responsibility for another person. Although many people associate guardianship with children, adults can sometimes require the support of a guardian because of age or significant health...
If you suffered from severe injuries in a Virginia motor vehicle accident, you probably understand the many personal and financial hardships that such crashes can cause. You may require hospitalization for a long time, or you could have injuries that will never fully...
Knowing you can depend on a trusted relative or friend to make your medical and financial decisions if need be is important, especially as you grow older. However, no matter what your age, powers of attorney (POA) for healthcare and finances will provide you with...
