A premarital agreement, also known as a prenuptial agreement or “prenup,” is a legal contract a couple creates before marriage. This agreement details each party’s financial and property rights. And, while these agreements often get a bad rap, they are actually quite...
Many estate planning experts encourage adults of all ages to prepare for the possibility of incapacity in the future. While no one wants to think about the possibility of not being able to make decisions for themselves, the reality is that many Americans will become...
Long-term care planning is one of many things people must worry about later in life. And, in today’s blog post, we shed light on how you can strategically plan for LTC while considering Medicaid eligibility. Understanding Virginia Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs Our...
As your parents age, you might find yourself worried about the future of their health care, their financial decisions and the distribution of their assets upon their passing. Ultimately, figuring out how to deal with those issues falls on your parents, but if they’re...
Many Americans are in good shape well into their 80s and even beyond, but the longer we live, the more likely we are to develop mobility problems and other health issues that require extensive care. In fact, according to one widely-cited statistics, 70% of Americans...
Getting divorced later in life can be tough, and for many reasons. Unraveling your life from the one you’ve built with your spouse can be emotionally draining, and the financial realities of your situation could make you fear for your future. And if you don’t...
A quick Internet search will uncover countess self-help resources related to estate planning. That might give you a sense of relief and control over the process, giving you an opportunity to save time and costs, but you have to be careful when you embark on DIY estate...
Divorce is already a complex process, rife with legal and emotional pitfalls. However, for military families in Virginia, divorce comes with its own set of legal and emotional challenges. This blog post aims to provide insight into the legal intricacies of military...
Marriage is a long-term commitment that two people in a marriage make to each other. However, sometimes those people have to break that commitment owing to differences between them that cannot be resolved. In situations such as this, pre- and post-marital agreements...
Many Virginia residents have been pulled over by a police officer at some time. Ideally, your traffic stop involves nothing more than providing the officers with some basic information and documents, receiving a warning or traffic citation and being on your way....
