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Are Irrevocable Trusts Truly Irrevocable?
From 1987 through 2003, the federal estate tax exemption amount was between $600,000 and $1,000,000. This prompted many pe…
Must Retirement Accounts Be Used to Pay Debts After Death?
| Ann H. Larkin | Probate
When a person dies owning a 401(k) or an IRA, must these accounts be used to pay the decedent’s debts, or are they exempt …
Estate Planning With Addiction or Mental Health Issues
Deciding what to do with your assets after you pass away can involve a series of difficult decisions. These decisions are …
Termination or Modification of a Guardianship in Virginia
As discussed in previous posts, for the purposes of guardianship and conservatorship, an “incapacitated person” means an a…
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
A number of surveys over the last few years report that between 55% and 70% of adults in the United States don’t have an e…
How Often Should I Update My Will in Virginia?
For individuals with substantial assets, the intricacies of estate planning become increasingly complex. The wealth you’ve…
Executive Compensation Plans For Employees Explained
Many business owners struggle with the dilemma of how to retain their key employees without deluding their stock own…
DIY Estate Planning is No Bargain
Over the last decade, the do-it-yourself (DIY) philosophy has grown exponentially and now has spread into estate planning….
Beneficiary Designation for Federal Group Life Insurance
It is always important to make sure the beneficiary designation for Life Insurance, Annuities and Retirement Accounts are …