Benjamin Inman
Prepaid Estate Administration Folly in Fairfax County
In Fairfax, Virginia, as in many communities, planning for the future is a key concern for many families. This often includes the...
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Benjamin Inman
- Jan 16, 2023
- 2 min
What is a Holographic Will?
What is It? A holographic will is a handwritten document signed by the testator (the creator of the will who is leaving a legacy). A...
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Benjamin Inman
- Aug 20, 2022
- 7 min
Cryptocurrency Estate Planning: Important Considerations
You’re a person of the times. You embrace new technology and the future. You own cryptocurrency as a store of value, a hedge against...
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Benjamin Inman
- Aug 13, 2022
- 2 min
When Do I Need to Update My Will?
Let’s assume that you already know how important it is to have a valid will. If you’re not yet convinced, please read my other article,...
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Benjamin Inman
- Aug 6, 2022
- 3 min
Eco-Friendly Cremation Arrangements
What is it? Maybe you’ve always been an environmentalist, or maybe you’re a minimalist at heart who wants to shun excess in favor of...
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Benjamin Inman
- Aug 2, 2022
- 2 min
Why Choose Eco-Friendly Final Arrangements
What is it? Eco-friendly final arrangements, sometimes called “green burial,” “greener death,” “natural burial,” and “eco-friendly...
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Benjamin Inman
- Apr 9, 2022
- 3 min
Eco-Friendly Burial Arrangements
What is it? There are a lot of buzzwords going around - “green burial,” “greener death,” “natural burial,” and “eco-friendly...
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Benjamin Inman
- Apr 3, 2022
- 2 min
What is a Self-Proved Will
What is It? Let’s start with the basics. A “will” is a legally enforceable document that specifies how a person (the testator) wants...
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Benjamin Inman
- Mar 5, 2022
- 2 min
What is a Will?
What is It? A will is a legally enforceable document that specifies how you want your family taken care of and your property distributed...
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Benjamin Inman
- Feb 26, 2022
- 2 min
What is Probate?
What is it? Probate is the legal process where a person’s final affairs are settled and their property distributed. This can happen...
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Benjamin Inman
- Feb 25, 2022
- 4 min
Cryptocurrency and Value
I recently read an article in the New Hampshire Bar News: While there were parts that I think would be helpful to an audience that isn’t...
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Benjamin Inman
- Feb 19, 2022
- 2 min
What is Estate Planning?
What is it? To understand what an estate plan is, you first need to understand the meaning of the word “estate.” Your estate - and yes,...
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Benjamin Inman
- Feb 12, 2022
- 2 min
What is an Estate?
What is It? Your estate consists of everything you own after you die. Yes, everything. This includes tangible things like your vehicles...
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Benjamin Inman
- Jan 29, 2022
- 2 min
What is a QTIP Trust?
What is It? A Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) is a type of marital trust that lets the grantor (the entity whose assets are...
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Benjamin Inman
- Jan 22, 2022
- 2 min
What is a Marital Trust?
What is It? A marital trust is a type of trust wherein the settlor (person establishing the trust) bestows management duties on a trustee...
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Benjamin Inman
- Jan 15, 2022
- 3 min
What is a Trust?
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...
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Benjamin Inman
- Nov 6, 2021
- 3 min
Estate Planning Horror Stories:The Man with No Healthcare Power of Attorney
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...
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Benjamin Inman
- Oct 16, 2021
- 3 min
Glossary of Legal Terms
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...
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Benjamin Inman
- Oct 7, 2021
- 5 min
How to Write a Will in Virginia
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...
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Benjamin Inman
- Sep 22, 2021
- 1 min
What is Testamentary Capacity in Virginia
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...
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