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How to Plan for Incapacity
According to the National Institute on Aging, “approximately 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, and 60% have at least two chronic conditions.” Sadly, many people may plan for their assets and their beneficiaries, but they do not plan for...
What Happens to My Pet if I Die?
What Happens to My Pet if I Die? – A Question Many Aging Adults Face Many people wonder what will happen to their pet if they die. This is particularly a problem for aging adults who are single, or whose spouse is incapable of caring for their pet on their own. If you...
Where to Keep Your Estate Planning Documents
Once you’ve created your end-of-life plan, where should you keep your estate planning documents so that they are accessible when you or your family needs them? In Virginia and West Virginia, there is no legally mandated place or way of storing your documents that you...
Estate Planning Vocabulary 101
If you feel confused by estate planning vocabulary, you are not alone! Estate planning documents are full of legal language that is meant to be deciphered by a judge, not by the average person. If you’d like to understand the terminology so that you have a better...
What is a Financial Power of Attorney?
A financial power of attorney is a vital tool to have in place if you want to ensure you and your assets will be cared for in an emergency. But what is a financial power of attorney, and how does it work? Here are answers to some of the most common questions we get...
Trust Funding: A Checklist for Funding Your Trust
If you have created a trust or are considering doing so, you will need to know how to fund your trust once it exists. A trust only works if it owns your assets instead of you, and you will have to go through the process of putting all your assets into the trust once...
Aging and Dementia: 4 Legal Tips for Family Caregivers
We know taking on the role of caregiver for a loved one is complicated and overwhelming. If you are a family caregiver, you have our support and respect as you navigate the many challenges that you face, and we commend you taking on the responsibility. There is no...
How to Plan Your Estate When You Have No Children
If estate planning is primarily about passing on your assets, how do you do so when you do not have children or other direct heirs? Do you even need to plan your estate when you have no children? Estate planning is crucial for everyone, regardless of their...
Probating Wills: Common Questions about Probate
Probating a will can feel like a daunting task. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about probating wills, specifically in Virginia and West Virginia: How does probate work? Probate is the process by which the circuit court which confirms the...