Whether you are creating your own estate plan or you anticipate one day being the beneficiary of an estate, you…
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New Year, Time to File Income Tax Returns
As January comes to a close, Americans are beginning to think about tax season and filing taxes. For many, documents…
New Year…New Will?
Many people make New Year’s resolutions. If one of your resolutions was to make sure your affairs and finances are…
Protection of Personal Injury Proceeds in Virginia
One of the unique provisions under Virginia law is the statutory protection of personal injury and wrongful death proceeds against…
Fed Releases Important Figures for 2021 Long-term Care Planning
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced changes to the Long-term Care Spousal Standards that apply to…
What to Do With All of Those U.S. Savings Bonds
United States Savings Bonds have been around since 1935 and have evolved from the Series E Bond, which contributed billions…
Financial Planning Before and During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had sudden and significant repercussions for how individuals conduct their financial planning, specifically, how they approach…
I’m a Beneficiary, I’ve Been Wronged… Now What?
The process of administering a trust or estate can be lengthy and complex. It seems even longer for a beneficiary…
Duties and Responsibilities of a Representative Payee
Does My Loved One Need a Representative Payee? If you have a friend or family member who receives Social Security…
