March 1st, 2010
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During the month of March, we are offering a free simple Will with the purchase of a complete Estate Plan. And if you need a more complex Will (for example, one that contains testamentary trusts), we will deduct the cost of the simple Will and you will only be charged for the ‘add on’.
Most people think that an Estate Plan begins and ends with a Will, but they are wrong.
Sure, a Will tells people how you want things distributed in the case of your death. But the Will is the only part of your Estate Planning process that most people could do without. In fact, if you have a spouse and children (and all of your children are also the children of your spouse), then the Commonwealth of Virginia has a ‘default’ plan that distributes your estate to those family members even if you don’t have a Will
But, if you are not able to make decisions for yourself (whether because of an accident, illness, or other incapacity) you need to have someone else make those decisions for you. You can plan for this yourself, by preparing the appropriate Power Of Attorney, or your family can go through a court process to have someone appointed to take care of you and your affairs.
We would like to explain how a complete estate plan can help your loved ones during the time when they need it most.
Please call the office at 757-234-4650 to schedule an estate planning consultation today!
Tags: Advance Directive, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Medical Directive, Power of Attorney, Trust, Virginia, Will
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February 1st, 2010
February is an emotional month.
The weather is generally cold. There is often snow which makes travel difficult. The holidays are over. Valentine’s Day is in the middle of the month. Sometimes we realize that the marriage we thought would be wonderful – just isn’t.
If you and your spouse have decided to get an uncontested divorce, we can help.
During February, our uncontested divorce will be only $500. This includes the filing fee and the ‘normal’ sheriff’s service of process fee. That’s it. $500 and nothing else.
If you want to end your marriage with ease, please give us a call at 757-234-4650 and mention the February Uncontested Divorce Special and your initial consultation is also free!
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January 9th, 2010
When your doctor gives you a diagnosis of a serious, even terminal, illness you suddenly realize that there are a lot of things that need to be done. But where to start?
The American Bar Association has prepared an ebook Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill.
This book looks at 7 key topics giving you tips and resource links that will help you plan.
I hope you don’t need this information. But it’s nice to know it’s there if you do.
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January 5th, 2010
This recent post by Andrew Flusche points out that you can get ticket for DUI if you are driving anything on the streets and you have been drinking.
Here in Hampton Roads, where there we have lots of water and lots of boats, we find a number of people each year that get arrested for DUI when drinking and then driving a boat or jet ski.
To expand on Andrew’s advice….if you are going to drink….don’t drive ANYTHING!
Tags: boat, drinking, driving, DUI
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January 1st, 2010
Welcome to 2010!
I love the start of a New Year! It’s a time to reflect on the events of the past year and to make plans for what is coming up in the new year. It is also a time to make our resolutions.
One of my resolutions is to review my own estate plan to make sure that it still fits my needs.
There have been some changes to the makeup of our family during the past year, and the addition of another pet. I want to make sure that these changes will be handled correctly in my estate plan. And I want to revisit my General Durable Power of Attorney and Advance Medical Directive to see if they need to be changed.
An estate plan is not a ‘do it once and put it away’ type of thing. It should be reviewed regularly. Think of it as an annual checkup – only for you estate plan and not your health.
That’s why our January Special is a complete review of your current estate plan for only $100!
Call the office today to schedule your estate plan checkup! We can be reached at 757-234-4650.
I hope you all have a Wonderful New Year!
Tags: Advance Directive, annual review, Estate Planning, guardian, Medical Directive, Power of Attorney, Trust, Will
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