Virginia Estate Planning & Business Law Articles

Most people think that you need a large value of assets to benefit from estate planning. But the truth is, everyone can benefit from a...

If you want loved ones to remember you fondly, make your Estate Plan while you still can! Family and friends will thank you for not...

If you have children in Virginia, you have probably thought – do I need a trust in Virginia? Or maybe you even have one to choose the guardian for them. However, have you thought about what happens to the assets they stand to inherit after you're gone? In some cases, the assets you leave them aren’t as protected as you think. You can either leave them in a Custodial Account or in a Trust. The main difference is ownership of the accounts. The beneficiaries (kids) own the cust

We get a lot of questions about avoiding probate, but frequently clients don’t know exactly why they should be avoiding probate. There are m

What is the difference between a Living Will (sometimes called and Advance Medical Directive) and a Medical Power of Attorney in Virginia? And which one do I need? Understanding the difference between a living will vs medical power of attorney in Virginia is an important part of any complete estate plan. There is some confusion between these two documents, but there are some clear differences that will help you understand why you actually need BOTH! And rest assured, Hammelma

Did you know there are different kinds of wills that suit different people? Let us help you decide what kind of will is best for you!

If you have children, you have probably thought about a will. Or maybe you even have one to choose the guardian for them. However, have you thought about what happens to the assets they stand to inherit after you're gone? In some cases, the assets you leave them aren’t as protected as you think. You can either leave them in a Custodial Account or in a Trust. The main difference is ownership of the accounts. The beneficiaries (kids) own the custodial account and have full acce

So why do you need an Estate Plan in Virginia? To make things easier on the ones you leave behind.