There comes the point in many elderly individuals' lives in which they become unable to manage their finances on their own or care for themselves. When this happens, an adult child or other loved one may wish to step in as a guardian. Before the...
It is not uncommon for young adults in Virginia to think about an estate plan as something that people in their parents' or grandparents' generation should have. The reality, however, is that even someone in their twenties or thirties can benefit from some planning. Another...
In Virginia, there are laws in place that dictate what does or doesn’t make a will valid. If you do not follow these rules, you could potentially risk your entire will being considered invalid. It would, therefore, be disregarded by the court and your wishes...
Virginia residents like you may have put off making your will for a number of reasons. One of the biggest ones is that many people feel as though they are “not old enough” to have one. We at Craig P. Tiller, ESQ., attorney at law,...
You may not need a complicated estate plan in Virginia. In fact, many people do not. However, you should at least have a will. A will allows you to make plans for when you die and also can help you to plan for a situation...
Before you create a will in Virginia, it is essential to know what, under the law, makes a valid will. If you draft a will that does follow the legal requirements, then it may not hold up after your death. This means your wishes may...
Power of attorney and a guardianship are similar in so many ways, but those few differences may be critical when the time comes that you can no longer make your own decisions. Perhaps the most fundamental and important difference is that the state court system...
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