Wills

Why I Love My Job

Today, I had the honor and privilege of sitting with an 87 year old client recovering from a broken hip.  She is facing mortality with clear eyes and a peaceful heart.  I prepared documents to leave her affairs in order and she carefully signed them. She and her family proudly… Read more


Estate Planning: Avoid Disputes — Make a List!

(Image Source) Some of my most salient memories of my grandparents include and involve their “stuff”.  Worthless to most others, but priceless to me.  Things like the newsboy cap that my grandfather wore on his winter walks, the framed poster of a very busy kitchen full of lots of food,… Read more


What Happens to My Assets if I Die Without a Will in Virginia?

“What happens to my stuff if I die without a will in Virginia?”  is a question that I hear a lot.  Passing away without a will is referred to as dying intestate and can have many unintended consequences. What “stuff” gets distributed? Your “stuff” passing intestate includes everything that would… Read more


Planning Your Facebook Legacy & Digital Heirs

Today (February 12, 2015), Facebook announced a new feature that allowed its users to designate a legacy contact — “a family member or friend who can manage their account when they pass away.” (See the Facebook Announcement). In the past and unless one designates a legacy contact now, the Facebook account of… Read more