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The Ultimate Executor Checklist: An Overview
Grief hits hard, and the paperwork that follows can feel like a second wave. If you have been named...
What Is a No-Contest Clause in a Will? Does It Work?
Estate planning can evoke strong emotions, and the legal steps can feel overwhelming. Questions often arise about how to...
Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common: Which Is Right for You?
Buying a home with a spouse, partner, or sibling is exciting, but the title you choose can shape what...
Planning for Peace of Mind Before the Holidays
The Best Gift Isn’t Under the Tree As November settles across Powhatan, we notice familiar signs of the season. Local shops begin...
Why Estate Planning Matters Now
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month: Are You Prepared? As the weather cools and autumn settles in, October brings...
Signs of Lacking Testamentary Capacity & Legal Safeguards
Drafting a will sounds simple, yet capacity challenges can upend even the best‐laid plans. Families often learn after a...
Do Executors Need a Surety Bond? What Courts Expect
Confusion about surety bonds often hits a newly named executor at the worst possible time. Many people walk into...
Why Add a Spendthrift Clause? Shielding Heirs from Creditors
Are your heirs prepared to keep creditors at bay when their inheritance arrives? Without the right language in a...
The New Rules for Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries: A SECURE Act 2 Deep Dive
Inherited IRAs used to feel simple, then the SECURE Act and SECURE Act 2.0 changed the ground rules. If...