In the past, we have given advice about how to best preserve your IRA and maximize its benefit for both you and your heirs. However, that advice could be about to change.
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Estate planning is not just for married couples. In fact, it may be even more important for those who choose to remain unmarried.
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Don’t let estate planning scare you this Halloween. Take action to prepare for the future instead.
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You’ve read the books. You’ve taken the classes. You have met with the doctor and secured a great spot in childcare. So, are you totally ready for your new baby’s arrival?
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We have spent thirty years whittling down and simplifying our engagement letter. Why? Because we believe an open, honest attorney-client relationship is based on trust.
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One in three consumers over the age of 40 are still paying on their student loans. Are you one of them?
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Everyone, regardless of age, status, material wealth, education, or notoriety, will leave a legacy behind. Even if we never think about our legacy, never take any actions to prepare for after our passing, each of us will still pass and leave our imprint on the world.
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If you are considering purchasing a vacation home, or if you’ve already made the investment, what steps have you taken to protect your property?
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Your family is unique, and it requires an estate plan that is unique to you.
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Many people don’t realize that the vast majority of Americans pass away while they still owe outstanding debt. Ignoring the situation or putting off making a plan can create a significant impact on your loved ones and your legacy.
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Traveling the world is an exhilarating adventure! Although estate planning isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when traveling internationally, it is important to spend some time reviewing your current estate plan, or creating one if you haven’t already.
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Often, the estate planning conversation is all about money. But, there is an even more immediate aspect of estate planning that we have to talk about: what happens before you die, if you are injured, ill, or otherwise incapacitated?
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You may not want to hear this, but an estate plan is a lifetime commitment to protecting your loved ones and managing your wealth. As your life changes, it is essential that you revisit your estate planning documents and ensure that they are still working for you.
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It’s wedding season! Once again, we ring in the springtime with wedding bells and a flurry of “I dos.” As a newly married couple, you are now entitled to certain benefits that come with marriage, as well as some added responsibilities.
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Let’s get back to basics: what is a Revocable Living Trust? Michael J. Wakefield, Esq. explains.
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If you have recently gone through or are currently navigating a divorce, you may be feeling overwhelmed. But, there is one thing that is often overlooked and is incredibly important: updating or creating an estate plan.
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In the United States, 21.5 million adults (aged 12 or older) battle with some kind of substance abuse disorder. All estate plans should be carefully tailored to suit the unique needs of each individual -- providing for a loved one with addiction is no different.
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If you have recently been appointed as an executor of an estate in Virginia or if you are drafting your will now and trying to decide whom to choose to administer your estate, this guide is for you.
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Many of our clients use charitable giving is a way to leave a legacy of helping others, and there are many ways to structure these gifts that can stretch your generosity and even benefit your own family in the process.
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What is a revocable living trust? And why is it important for homeowners?
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