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Nathan R. Olansen
Experienced Estate, Corporate, and Tax Lawyers Serving Virginia and North Carolina.
What is the Difference Between Trustee, Executor, and Power of Attorney?
Estate planning involves different types of documents, legal terms, and even roles to assign. As the testator (the person creat…
Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Executor
For clients with considerable wealth, the process of appointing an executor for their estate or trustee for their trust is a de…
Are Powers of Attorney Responsible for Medical Bills?
Understanding Your Financial Responsibilities as a Power of Attorney in Virginia According to a Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Su…
Top Reasons for Disputing a Trust in Virginia
A trust is a valuable tool for saving your loved ones from the probate process and reducing disputes over inheritances. Unfortu…
Know the Signs of an Employee Retention Credit Scam
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The IRS has sounded the alarm repeatedly regarding a scam involving the Emplo…
Can a Trustee Sue a Beneficiary?
When you are named the trustee of a trust, it comes with responsibilities you need to be prepared to take. A trustee has a grea…
Guide to the Probate Process and How It Works
Probate, the official process of authorizing a will, can take several months to a couple of years. If you have a large estate, …
Transferring a Property With a Mortgage Into a Trust
Most of the population who own homes are not yet “free and clear.” If you own one or multiple homes, when doing your estate pla…
Domestic Partners Estate Planning in Virginia
If you and your significant other are unmarried but live together, it is essential to know that you are not receiving the full …