It’s common knowledge that a personal injury attorney can negotiate on your behalf with insurance companies to get you a better settlement, but they may also be a huge asset while you are pursuing medical treatment.
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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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Home Owners Association dues are a part of life for many homeowners. However, sometimes homeowners fail to pay these dues, causing serious problems for their neighbors. So, what can Home Owners Associations do about unpaid dues or fees?
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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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When you have been injured in an accident, medical bills can quickly pile up. Even if your injuries are not terribly serious, the medical treatment and therapy required to heal, rehabilitate, and reduce the risk of further injury can wind up in the thousands of dollars. What happens when your insurance company wants to be reimbursed?
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Do you have an unwanted houseguest who has outstayed their welcome? It may seem strange, but family members, friends, or acquaintances staying in your home actually have some legal rights. So, how do you get an unwanted houseguest out of your home?
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What is a revocable living trust? And why is it important for homeowners?
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If you are injured in a car accident, chances are that your vehicle suffered some damage, too. Maybe you just have a bent fender or maybe your car is totaled. So, what now?
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This may come as a surprise, but, before this year, the Commonwealth of Virginia did not have a specific standard for the installation and maintenance of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in rental units. In 2018, a new law is on the books.
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Being in an accident is stressful. Depending on the severity of the accident, it can be life-altering. The invisible impacts, including stress, anxiety, and other psychological impacts, are every bit as real and traumatic as the physical injuries -- and they come with medical costs, too!
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At Wakefield Law, we care deeply about our clients and their families. From our perspective, estate planning is all about love, and we are committed to helping our clients show their love by providing for and protecting those they cherish.
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Online companies try to sell their will-drafting methods as simpler, faster, and cheaper than working with an attorney. What does this mean in practical terms? You get what you pay for.
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Your digital footprint includes personal correspondence, files and documents, photographs, financial information, e-book/iTunes libraries, and subscription services.
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Thanksgiving is the first spark of the holiday season, and before we head into the merriment, joy, and yes, sometimes stress, we are given the opportunity to pause and consider what we are thankful for.
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As your child reaches the age of eighteen and steps out into the world as a legal adult, you will simultaneously be stepping out of your role as legal guardian. To help you on this journey, we have gathered together five things you need to know before your child heads out to college.
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Recently, a court in France ruled that a text message sent shortly before a man’s death in 2016 altering his will was not enforceable. The court decided that a text message altering the terms of a legally executed will cannot be verified, and so is not considered a valid will. However, a court in Australia found the opposite to be true in 2017, in part because the deceased man used the words “my will” in the text message. These conflicting messages raise the question: what constitutes a valid will in Virginia?
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During the weeks leading up to Halloween, everywhere you look there are signs of the spooky season: ghosts, monsters, zombies, and ghouls are hanging from windows and doors throughout Northern Virginia. We may even visit a haunted house or see a horror movie. But truthfully, these are not the things that scare us.
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If you are a new parent or expecting your first child, estate planning may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, becoming a parent is when estate planning becomes essential.
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In Virginia, there are some statutory requirements regarding security deposits.
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If you are a landlord, you may have heard the term “self-help eviction” before. Sometimes this practice goes simply by the name “lockout.” The problem with this practice is that, in the vast majority of cases, it is illegal.
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