Probate

A funeral is a traditional method of honoring a person's life after death. However, some people don't feel comfortable having one. Choosing not to have a funeral is entirely acceptable. Your loved ones don't have to attend the sad event if you want to spare them the burden. If you don’t have a funeral, other options are available. You might…Read More

If you recently lost a loved one, you may be asked for a “short certificate” before you can begin managing their affairs. In this article, we will define what a short certificate is, discuss who needs one and why, how to get one, and what to do before requesting a short certificate. What Is a Short Certificate? A short certificate…Read More

The grief and emotional trauma are already enough to deal with. But if someone close to you has passed and you are responsible for the estate administration, you will have much more to deal with. And most of it is highly involved and legally complex – and the attached responsibility can seem overwhelming. Estate administration generally has three parts: 1)…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

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