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CTA Enforcement Temporarily Halted: Federal Court Issues Nationwide Injunction – December 2024 Update
On December 3, 2024, a United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide, preliminary inj…
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 …
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…
Why Set Up a Trust for Your Grandchildren?
Navigating Trusts and Estate Planning for Grandchildren
Creating a trust for a grandchild requires not only an understandi…
Understanding The Benefits of a Bloodline Trust
Did you know that approximately 40 percent of marriages in the U.S. include at least one partner who has been married befo…
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 Ca…
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. Un…
Are You Responsible for Your Deceased Spouse’s Medical Bills?
| Ann H. Larkin | Probate
After the death of a spouse, the surviving spouse will inevitably receive bills from hospitals and rehabilitation faciliti…
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 …
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…
Understanding Intestate Succession and What It is
According to a survey by WealthCounsel, more than one-third of Americans have experienced or witnessed family conflict due…
What is the Difference Between Intestate and Testate?
Importance of a Last Will and Testament
A last will and testament allows you to direct what happens to your assets after y…