As an executor, you must address valid estate debts before distributing assets to heirs and keep enough funds to cover anticipated obligations. Moving too fast can leave too little to cover valid claims and expose you to personal liability. For families in Manassas...
Virginia Medicaid does not always require spouses to use up every shared resource when one spouse needs nursing home care. Rules for the spouse who remains at home protect part of the household's assets and income. The spouse at home can keep part of the shared assets...
When someone close to you dies, settling their estate can feel like another major responsibility during an already difficult time. You may want to know when the process will end, especially if you are waiting for property or other assets to reach you. Virginia does...
Virginia families often face dozens of assisted living choices. Each facility has different pricing, care levels and staff. Virginia's Department of Social Services (VDSS) licenses and inspects all assisted living facilities in the state. A license confirms basic...
If you own a family business and plan to marry, you may wonder how marriage could affect ownership if you later separate. A prenuptial agreement can help establish how you and your future spouse will treat the business and its value. Identifying and protecting...
If you believe a loved one's will was signed under pressure or manipulation from another person, while their mental capacity was diminished or because of fraud, Virginia law may permit you to contest it. Courts do not set aside a will based on suspicion alone. Clear,...
What Is a VA Fiduciary and When Might a Veteran Need One? A veteran may need help with VA benefits after an illness, injury or change in health. If a veteran cannot manage VA benefits, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may appoint a fiduciary. The fiduciary...
A medical emergency can leave family members facing a difficult decision with little to no warning. If an adult in Virginia cannot communicate and has not signed an advance medical directive, state law decides who can make healthcare decisions. The process follows a...
Being appointed to care for a parent or manage their finances brings duties that continue after the court case ends. Knowing what to file and when can help you stay organized while protecting your loved one. A guardian oversees personal and care decisions, while a...
Virginia courts appoint a guardian to oversee an incapacitated adult. When that happens, family members often assume that this person can make all the important decisions of life, but that is not always the case. When a guardian handles many personal choices of an...
