There are a lot of ways to address future medical decisions. Some people choose to have a do-not-resuscitate order on file. Others write out their wishes in an advance directive. Still, others just talk to their medical team in advance and tell them what type of...
Getting older is an inevitability that can be difficult to face at times. Your elderly parents have most likely managed their own affairs for decades. Not only that, they have probably spent a significant amount of time caring for you and steering you in the right...
Elder abuse is a rampant and painful problem in this country, and a range of people could perpetrate it. These include a relative, a hired companion, a nursing home employee or anyone else who has contact with the person. When you imagine the abuse of an older...
There are times when an adult knows that they need to set up a plan for what will happen to their assets when they die, but they’re worried that an heir will squander the inheritance. There are several options that you have for handling this type of situation. One...
Your estate plan lets your loved ones know what you want to happen with your assets when you pass away. It may also contain instructions that will come into the picture before you die. It’s imperative that you set the estate plan up carefully. You also need to take...
During the course of estate planning conversations in Virginia, the term fiduciary will often arise. However, understanding exactly what this term means is not always straightforward. Essentially, a fiduciary is a person who has been legally appointed to act in the...
An advance medical directive helps explain what kind of care you want to have if you cannot speak on your own behalf due to an injury or illness. It is a good idea for any adult, no matter their age, to have an advance directive. Whether you are young and healthy or...
There is a saying that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. However, there is a lot of uncertainty about where those two issues overlap. People often hear and believe inaccurate information about so-called death taxes that apply to their property...
Divorce is an emotionally taxing event that often leaves drastic life changes in its wake. You may need to settle in a new home, adopt a new lifestyle, create a new schedule for the kids and focus on the future. However, you must never forget to update important...
Guardianship is a familiar concept for most people in Virginia. They know that guardianship involves an adult assuming personal responsibility for the needs of another adult because of some kind of incapacitation. A guardian can decide what medical care someone needs....
