What is It? A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which the settlor (person whose assets will be held in the trust) gives the trustee...

A cautionary tale... We all have been victims of procrastination at one time or another. “Maybe I’ll set up my estate plan next week, or...

Definitions for Commonly Used Legal Terms of Art 120-hour Rule - A person must survive more than 120 hours after the decedent’s death to...

The Four Ways to Write a Will and their Pros and Cons There are several ways to make a will in Virginia. They range from handwriting your...

Testamentary capacity is simply the capacity to make a will. Virginia Code § 64.2-401 sets out who may make a will. The statute requires...

Selecting the right attorney to represent you could be one of the most important decisions you ever make. It’s a decision that many...