The Virginia Department of Judicial Services explains that conservators are fiduciaries who must thoughtfully manage and account for assets owned by the person in their care. As conservator, your duties include submitting detailed accounting reports with supporting...
One of the most important estate planning decisions you can make is to appoint a guardian for your minor children. Failure to do so could leave your children in legal limbo for some time following your death. Appointing a guardian for your children should be a...
The Virginia State Bar offers tips to help people put together a will that reflects their objectives. We have guided clients through the process of preparing a will that helps achieve their estate planning goals. Writing your will starts with a thoughtful examination...
If you have a child with special needs, an approaching 18th birthday may be a cause for concern. This birthday signifies that your child is an independent adult. For you, it means you no longer have any say in his or her medical care or other choices in life. If your...
Estate planning is the last thing that anyone wants to think about, particularly before a vacation. However, just before the recreation season, it is important to give some thought to your estate plan. You want to be able to protect your family, regardless of what...
Whether you have just started a family or you have recently retired from a job, it is important to have a last will and testament in place. You never know when a tragic accident or catastrophe will warrant the need of this critical legal document. Yet, even if you...
Since the moment you first found out you were pregnant, you and your husband have been focusing on the miracle of life. However, this is no time to ignore that death is a fact of life, too. New parents need a will. Expectant couples may begin the process even before...
Preparing estates can be done by individuals easily enough. But in order to best ensure that your wishes are accounted for, it may be prudent to bring in support. Trusted individuals, a spouse or your children -- people you trust can be granted certain powers in the...
In order to properly validate a will, you need to add your signature to it. However, some people have older parents who, although they need to make out a will, suffer from health challenges that do not make it possible to legibly sign a document. Fortunately, Virginia...
Many people in Virginia associate estate planning tools like wills and trusts with people at older stages of their lives. However, the reality of the matter is that even a person in their 20s or 30s can benefit from some form of estate planning. At any given time, a...
