Jul 25, 2018
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...
Jun 27, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: No Will
If a person dies without a will, what happens? The answer to this question is governed by the law of intestate succession: First, it goes...
Jun 13, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: Afterborn Heirs
Heirs of a deceased person who were conceived before his death but born afterwards, as well as children resulting from assisted...
May 23, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: Case Information
The status of your case is available on Virginia's Judicial System website. You can search using your name, case number, or court date. ...
May 9, 2014
Fun Fact Friday: New Virginia Resident Drivers Licenses
If you have just moved to Virginia, welcome! Your new home state - er, commonwealth - gives new residents 60 days to obtain a Virginia...
May 2, 2014
Fun Fact Friday + PSA: Lynchburg City Council Election next week!
Three City Council at-large seats will be elected on Tuesday, May 6. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. (More...
Apr 24, 2014
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 4, 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...
Mar 28, 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 21, 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...
