Fun Fact Friday: Accidental Partnership Formation
Did you know that you can form a partnership without a formal agreement? Actually, it is possible to form a partnership without even...
Apr 24, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: Adult Adoption
In Virginia, one adult can adopt another adult, subject to certain conditions. The person to be adopted must fall into one of four...
Apr 18, 2014
It's Health Care Decisions Day in Virginia!
This video does a great job of showing why you should think about your health care decisions and what actions you can take to help plan...
Apr 16, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: Transfers to Minors
In Virginia, minors are considered by law to be "incapacitated." This means, in effect, that they cannot receive property from a...
Apr 11, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: Gardening . . . and the law?
Spring is officially here; gardeners, rejoice! One of the difficult things about gardening is keeping animal visitors away. What's a...
Apr 4, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: The Checking System
The checking system (how our checks work) is governed by a complex set of rules. Though not strictly related to estate planning, many...
Mar 28, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: Estate Tax
After a person dies, his property and assets turn into his "estate." The federal government takes a part of his estate -- an estate tax...
Mar 21, 2014
Q&A: Do-It-Yourself Legal Sites
Question: If I can write my own will, why would I pay an attorney to do it for me? Can’t I just pay to use one of those forms off the...
Feb 12, 2014
The Greater Estate Plan, Part 2
Joe Plumber's health has stablized, but he remains unconscious. He is hooked up to a breathing machine and requires a feeding tube to...
Jan 11, 2014
The Greater Estate Plan, Part 1
Joe Plumber pulls up to his 10 a.m. appointment at 10:30. It’s early in the day and he’s already running late. The woman who lives...
Dec 16, 2013