Notice of Probate
Exciting title, isn’t it? By its nature, the role of executor isn’t a fun one, but it does involve some very important responsibilities....
Mar 1, 2020
Small Estates - Is Probate Always Necessary?
For estates with a total value of $50,000 or less, Virginia has adopted a set of statutes – the Virginia Small Estate Act – designed to...
Feb 7, 2020
Who pays for a memorial service?
Happy new year! I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season. After fielding a number of questions on the topic over the last month,...
Jan 7, 2020
The Dangers of DIY Planning - Special Needs Edition
The below article is reprinted from the November 2019 Newsletter of Sheri R. Abrams, Attorney at Law, www.sheriabrams.com. With today's...
Dec 2, 2019
Wipers On, Headlights On
Now that fall has finally arrived in Central Virginia, we must return to the realities of driving in inclement weather. In Virginia,...
Nov 5, 2019
Customizing Advance Medical Directives
Discussion of Advance Medical Directives often take a one-size-fits-all approach: “Check Box A if you want all life-preserving treatments...
Oct 10, 2019
Beneficiary Designations
Related to the previous post’s discussion of nonprobate assets, a good estate planning attorney should discuss the client’s beneficiary...
Sep 3, 2019
Two Categories of Stuff
Did you know that there are two kinds of assets? And – more importantly – did you know that you cannot pass one of them via a will? A...
Aug 2, 2019
Legal Documents for Young Adults
On more than one occasion, clients have recounted stories of trying to sort out their adult child’s medical expenses because the child...
Jul 8, 2019
"Godparent" is not synonymous with "Guardian"
Believe it or not, lawyers do have lives outside of the office and courtroom. Sometimes people even ask us about our area of practice! It...
Jun 1, 2019
