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Can a Beneficiary Have Money Withheld by a Trustee?

| Todd J. Preti |
Are you a beneficiary of a trust? If so, you may spend a significant amount of time waiting as someone else takes care of …
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How Long Do Creditors Have to Make a Claim Against an Estate

| Ann H. Larkin |
Many people assume that creditors have one year from the date of death to make a claim against an estate. However, in Virg…
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Guide to the Probate Process and How It Works

| Nathan R. Olansen |
Probate, the official process of authorizing a will, can take several months to a couple of years. If you have a large est…
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Transferring a Property With a Mortgage Into a Trust

| Nathan R. Olansen |
Most of the population who own homes are not yet “free and clear.” If you own one or multiple homes, when doing your estat…
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Domestic Partners Estate Planning in Virginia

| Nathan R. Olansen |
If you and your significant other are unmarried but live together, it is essential to know that you are not receiving the …
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Power of Attorney Fiduciary Duties

| Alison R. Zizzo |
A power of attorney (POA) is a document used in estate planning that gives someone agent’s authority to make decisions for…
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How an Asset Protection Trust Protects Your Assets

| Nathan R. Olansen |
No matter how much money, real estate, and other assets you own, one of your goals will always be to protect those assets …
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Crypto Assets Estate Planning in Virginia

| Nathan R. Olansen |
Cryptocurrency has existed in various forms since the 1980s, but it only became widely popular about a decade ago. Now, th…
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How To Fund Revocable Trusts At Death And Avoid Probate

| John T. Midgett |
How property is titled determines in large part the manner in which that property will be transferred upon the owner’s dea…
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How Estate Planning Works

| John T. Midgett |
Life Insurance, Annuities & Trusts For most families, life insurance is an important tool in an estate plan. Its uses …
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What You Should Know About Limited Liability Companies

| John T. Midgett |
Who can benefit most from an LLC? Generally speaking, everyone who is engaged in business or in a professional practice as…
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The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

| John T. Midgett |
Most clients are shocked to learn that the death proceeds of their life insurance are subject to federal estate taxation. …
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