Estate Planning

Living wills are far more common today than they were just a few years ago. If you've traveled very far at all into adulthood, someone at some point has surely said to you: "You NEED to have a living will." But do you really know the purpose of a living will? What is a Living Will In the broadest terms,…Read More

We are happy to announce our participation with Mountcastle Turch, Dale City Funeral Home. To view a digital version of the funeral planning guide, click on the link below (not supported for iOS smartphones or tablets). http://www.partnerplusmedia.com/eGuides/mountcastle-turch/ To download a PDF copy of the funeral planning guide, click on the link below. PDF - Funeral Planning GuideRead More

You may think you can trust family members to carry out your wishes when you're no longer here, but, sadly, it doesn't work out that way much of the time. That's why careful estate planning is so vitally important. The benefits include avoiding handing over assets to unintended beneficiaries, avoiding the time and cost of probate, eliminating family arguments, shielding heirs from undue tax…Read More

Most people probably know that estate planning is important and that it is something that should be addressed sooner rather than later. Still, many people tend to postpone planning for the inevitable because they are forced to face their own mortality. And even more people put it off because they don't fully understand the core objectives. The overarching goal of…Read More

There is often a great deal of confusion about gift tax and estate tax – exactly how they differ and how they are alike and what role they play in estate planning. That confusion is quite understandable because tax laws of any kind are so abstruse and convoluted. So we offer the following to help you better understand these important…Read More

It's something people often postpone or avoid thinking about altogether. As result, over half (about 55%) of Americans don't have a last will. It doesn't, however, have to be a morbid affair, and it is something very necessary. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider using the professional services of an estate planning attorney in Northern VA. 1. Avoids…Read More

If your loved one is terminally ill or recently passed on, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by many new responsibilities. Near the top of that list may be serving as the fiduciary of your loved one’s estate. As experienced estate planning attorneys, we are privileged to assist individuals going through such difficult, stressful times. It is important that they, and you, take the first step as soon as possible, which…Read More

Are you sure you’re ready to retire? You may have a few items to address before your golden years can begin. Calculate Your Post-Retirement Expenses In addition to calculating how your monthly bills will line up with your projected income, you also should include all of the things you want to do once you stop working. Things like travel, hobbies,…Read More

Ann has a condo in Northern Virginia, artwork, a dog and people she cares about. What she doesn’t have is a spouse, partner or children. Or a will and estate plan. For single people like Ann who don't have obvious beneficiaries like spouses, children or partners, it can be especially difficult to make post-life decisions. But it is important to…Read More

Imagine if you were gone tomorrow and no one could get in to your banking, investment or social media accounts? Access to these accounts by anyone other than the owner is governed by federal and state laws and terms of service agreements with account managers. If no one can access your accounts or files to modify or delete them, they could continue to…Read More