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Elder Law | Estate Planning Law | Legacy September 19, 2016
Accounting for Stepchildren and Adopted Children in An Estate Plan
Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) September 19, 2016 – In families with adopted children or stepchildren who have not been formally adopted, there can be some estate planning challenges. More attention must be given to estate planning involving a…
Family Law | Legacy July 27, 2016
Challenges Faced by Family Members Attempting to Exercise Power of Attorney
Fairfax, VA (Law Firm Newswire) July 27, 2016 – A power of attorney is an important legal document that grants someone the right to take action on behalf of another person regarding financial decisions. It is often used by adult…
Family Law | Legacy June 16, 2016
Divorce May Impact Estate Planning, Says Attorney Lisa McDevitt
Fairfax, VA (Law Firm Newswire) June 16, 2016 – Divorce can greatly affect spouses’ estate planning. Wills for each spouse are frequently created at some point for each spouse, especially if they have children. As couples are considering divorce, they…
Estate Planning Law | Legacy June 9, 2016
Attorney Andrew H. Hook Discusses Life Events That Require a Review of an Estate Plan
Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) June 9, 2016 – When an individual or family has an estate plan, it is important to review the documents periodically, and to update them. It is also important to make certain that specific…
Estate Planning Law | Legacy May 31, 2016
Elder Law Attorney Andrew H. Hook Says Diminished Capacity Can Affect Investments
Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) May 31, 2016 – Diminished capacity can have a detrimental effect on a person’s investments. A decline in an individual’s financial capacity means that a person can no longer manage their money and financial…
Estate Planning Law | Legacy May 11, 2016
Correcting Estate Planning Assumptions Can Benefit Clients, Says Vienna, Virginia Estate Planning Attorney
Fairfax, VA (Law Firm Newswire) May 11, 2016 – Frequently, estate plans are created on the basis of assumptions that are no longer true. Correcting these assumptions may help estate planners modify the way in which they handle certain estate…