National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 16 marked National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). NHDD's goal is "to provide clear, concise, and consistent information on...
May 1, 2019
Estate Tax
It's that time of year again: Tax return season is upon us, and we are almost at the last minute to file. While "tax season" generally...
Apr 6, 2019
Pets Are Family, Too
Whether you have a dog, cat, or potbellied pig, one thing is certain: Your pets are just as much a part of your family as any of the...
Mar 6, 2019
What Is an Executor?
What Is an Executor? An executor is a person who carries out, or executes, the terms of a last will and testament. He or she is named in...
Jul 25, 2018
What Do You Mean, "Minors Can't Inherit"?
As a parent, part of providing for your child is documenting your choice of guardian should you pass away unexpectedly. Almost as...
May 21, 2018
Notarization Does Not Make a Will Valid
Since opening my doors in 2014, I have run into a number of misconceptions about estate planning. One of the more prevalent ones – and...
Jan 22, 2018
Remembering Pearl Harbor - 75 years
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a U.S. naval base in what is now the state of Hawai'i. The...
Dec 7, 2016
800 Years of Magna Carta
If one takes the time to read historical documents, it can be very interesting. The Magna Carta is one of those documents. So often, we...
Jun 22, 2015
Virginia Healthcare Decisions Day
Today is Healthcare Decisions Day in the Commonwealth and across the nation. All adults in Virginia have the right to prepare a document...
Apr 16, 2015
Estate Planning with Social Media
As part of your estate planning, you should consider what you would like to happen to your social media accounts. Given the prevalence of...
Mar 6, 2015
