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How Can Trusts Help Protect Your Assets In Marriage?

Marriage is a beautiful journey, but it’s essential to consider how it might affect your financial and estate plans. As Estate Planning and Elder Law Lawyers, We often witness the importance of protecting assets, especially in marriages. Let’s explore how trusts can play a vital role in safeguarding your assets […]

Lelia Winget-Hernandez appointed Commissioner of Accounts for Powhatan County

Commonwealth Life & Legacy Counsel is pleased to announce that Lelia has been appointed to serve as the Commissioner of Accounts for Powhatan County. Lelia was raised in Powhatan County and opened a law office there in 2021.  This appointment is a great honor and reflects the tremendous respect members […]

The Advantages of Setting Up a Trust in Virginia

Estate planning is not just about distributing assets; it’s about ensuring your legacy and supporting your survivors in the wake of your incapacitation or death. Unfortunately, it is a crucial task that is frequently overlooked or postponed, often resulting in family members navigating intricate legal matters and potential disagreements. As […]

Protecting Your Estate Plan from Potential Contests: An Essential Guide

Estate planning is an invaluable process for securing your family’s future and ensuring your legacy is managed as you intend. However, a poorly structured estate plan can be susceptible to challenges and contests after you’re gone. At Commonwealth Life & Legacy Counsel in Central Virginia, we’re dedicated to helping you […]

Contesting a Trust in Virginia: Know Your Rights and Options

Contesting a trust is a complex process, but it is not an uncommon occurrence. It’s a situation many people in Virginia find themselves in, either because they believe they’ve been unjustly omitted or because they suspect foul play in the formation of the trust. At Commonwealth Life & Legacy Counsel, […]

The Trustee’s Role in Virginia: Key Responsibilities and Duties

At Commonwealth Life & Legacy Counsel, we understand the integral role that trusts play in estate planning. These powerful legal tools enable Virginians to safeguard their assets, ensure they’re distributed as per their wishes, and potentially sidestep the often burdensome probate process. Yet, the efficacy of any trust largely hinges […]

Understanding Virginia Inheritance Laws with a Will

Every person leaves behind a story, a legacy, and a footprint on the sands of time. While memories and stories keep us alive in the hearts of our loved ones, how we manage our tangible assets leaves a practical impact on their lives. In the beautiful state of Virginia, drafting […]

The Importance of a Living Will

(We like to call this a “Directive to Physicians.”) Older adults are more likely than younger adults to think about their preferences for medical care if they were to become incapacitated through a stroke, dementia, or other condition. But the fact is that an accident or illness can cause these […]

What Happens with Your Digital Assets When You Die?

Even digital assets need a plan. Living in a digital age has created the necessity to include digital assets in your estate plan. But what happens to your digital assets when you die, and how can you make sure they end up in the right hands? When you think of […]