Much auto technology in the modern era is geared around preventing accidents. New cars have automatic braking systems, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning systems, backup cameras and much more. All of this tech is focused on stopping...
In Virginia, a simple will gives you the ability to do more than distribute assets to loved ones. It also allows you to direct part of your estate to charitable organizations. If you support a specific cause, you can include that nonprofit in your estate plans through...
When an elderly parent begins to decline mentally or physically, their adult children may feel the need to step in and help manage their affairs. Guardianship is a legal process that empowers someone to advocate for someone else who is not in a cognitive position to...
According to some reports, most car accidents happen because of human error. These reports claim that it’s responsible for more than 90% of total crashes. This means that some infrequent reasons for accidents may mean neither driver made a mistake. An example could be...
Commuters are often distracted during their drive. In some cases, a worker may start checking their email or trying to respond to business-related text messages in the car. In other cases, workers may do personal grooming on the way into the office, or they may simply...
Guardianship provides critical protection for individuals who are unable to manage their own affairs due to age, illness or disability. However, this arrangement is not always permanent. In Virginia, courts have the authority to end a guardianship when circumstances...
Some adults don’t have the mental capacity to make decisions on their own. This makes it impossible to manage their own personal affairs. This could be the result of advanced age, disability or illness. Guardianship enables the court to allow someone to make...
For many, the concept of estate planning seems reserved for the wealthy or elderly. However, without an estate plan, your assets could end up in the hands of people you never intended. What happens if you pass away without a will, and why is it important to take...
Staying busy and doing as much as possible are often hallmarks that people enjoy bragging about, but there is a time when these can become deadly. All humans require sleep on a regular basis. The actual amount people need varies considerably. It’s crucial that anyone...
If you were recently in a car accident and feel neck soreness, you might be tempted to brush it off. Maybe you assume it will go away on its own. But even a mild case of whiplash can become a lasting issue if you do not get the right care. Whiplash injuries can seem...
