No one likes to think about death. However, it is important to be prepared when the time comes so that our loved ones have a clear, irrefutable understand of our final wishes. An estate plan ensures that upon your death, your personal and business affairs are resolved as you desired. Specifically, most estate plans provide […]
How Divorce Can Impact Your Estate Plan
With the increased divorce rate in today’s society, many individuals experiencing a divorce focus on the issues directly involved in the divorce. For example, they may focus on spousal support, child support and the division of assets, but those same individuals forget that after a divorce or even during, there are additional considerations involving their […]
Caring For Pets As Part Of Your Estate Plan
Many if not all of us have had a pet during our lifetimes. But what happens to that pet if the owner becomes incapacitated or dies? Virginia (Section 64.2-726), Maryland (Section 14.5-407) and the District of Columbia (Section 19-1304.08) all have statutes that permit the creation of a trust for the care of a pet. […]