Many couples remain in long-term committed relationships for years and even decades – often until one of them passes away. If you’re in one of those couples, you and your partner may feel like you’re married, but in the eyes of the law, you aren’t. That means when one...
When you think about the future, protecting your loved ones likely ranks high on your priority list. Creating a will in Virginia might be one of the most thoughtful steps you can take to ease their burden during an already difficult time. Here are three ways a will...
Did you know that most Americans do not have an estate plan? Roughly a third do, but the other two-thirds do not, so the majority of Americans have not yet written a will or taken any other important steps to protect their future in the event of their incapacitation,...
There are many scenarios in which families may have questions about the validity of estate planning documents or what the deceased person truly intended. The discovery of multiple different estate plans drafted by the same person can leave everyone questioning what...
Older adults often expect Medicare to help them cover basic retirement health care expenses. However, as their support needs increase due to advanced age or medical challenges, they may find themselves in need of Medicaid benefits. Medicaid covers long-term care...
Many Manassas area residents are current, retired or former federal employees with assets still in a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). That plan should have at least one primary beneficiary as well as one or more contingent beneficiaries. While TSPs are similar to 401(k)s...
Your estate plan is only as good as the person you choose to execute it. When executors in Virginia breach their duties, beneficiaries do not have to accept it quietly. They can file lawsuits to protect their inheritance. These legal actions usually stem from a few...
Drafting an estate plan when you have a minor child calls for additional steps. You need to name a guardian for them and structure your estate plan in a way that allows your child to access their inheritance. Here is what to know to make informed decisions: Choosing a...
If you are working as a doctor in Manassas, Virginia, and your aging parent needs a legal guardian, you may assume your profession makes you the ideal choice. Virginia law generally allows adult children to serve as guardians for their parents regardless of...
Medicaid planning in advance serves two key purposes. The first relates to how rapidly an applicant can acquire Medicaid benefits. The second relates to the protection of their assets after they die. Ideally, people who may require Medicaid benefits for long-term...
