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The Life Estate Deed
A Revocable Living Trust (RLT) is an estate planning document that is sometimes used instead of a traditional Last Will and Testament.
Revocable Living Trust
A Revocable Living Trust (RLT) is an estate planning document that is sometimes used instead of a traditional Last Will and Testament.
Transfer on Death Deeds in Virginia
Virginia allows its citizens to record a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) prior to their death. This deed will automatically transfer the real property to the beneficiary named on the TODD upon the death of the property owner. Transfer on Death Deeds can be very useful...
Who is in charge of my Funeral?
What happens to your remains when you die? What if you are not married and have no children? Who gets to determine what happens to your remains? What if your children don’t get along and you know they won’t agree on how to handle your remains and funeral arrangements?...
The Free Consultation
The Free Consultation Some lawyers offer prospective clients a free initial consultation, others do not. Why do some lawyers do it and others not? It really comes down to the lawyer's individual business model. Many lawyers offer the free consultation as an...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 5: A Bankruptcy Lawyer Answers the Question: Should I Pay Off My House?
Should I pay extra on my house each month, sometimes referred to as power paying, to get it paid off more quickly, or should I invest the extra money? There is confusion on this point because some financial Gurus say you should pay off your house as soon as possible,...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 4: How To Avoid Bankruptcy
I am often asked by clients how they could avoid bankruptcy, or if they had any other options. Obviously, the answer is different each time based on their unique circumstances. But, in this article I will go over some of the tips I give most frequently. Often a person...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 3: How Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Credit?
Financial Gurus are frequently discussing credit scores, all bringing their own unique perspectives to the conversation. Everyone knows that filing bankruptcy will hurt their credit score, but how badly does it really hurt your credit? If you have a very high credit...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 2: Should I File Bankruptcy?
Should I File Bankruptcy? Should I file Bankruptcy? As a bankruptcy lawyer, I would love to tell you, "Yes, by all means, you should file bankruptcy." But that would be incorrect advice for most people. Bankruptcy really should be a last resort. There are many things...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 1: Should I Listen to “Financial Gurus”?
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Answers the Question: "Should I Listen to Financial Gurus?" Listening to certain financial Gurus has inspired me to write a six-part blog series dealing with issues that they sometimes touch upon. Each month, over the next six months, I will post a...
Categories
The Life Estate Deed
A Revocable Living Trust (RLT) is an estate planning document that is sometimes used instead of a traditional Last Will and Testament.
Revocable Living Trust
A Revocable Living Trust (RLT) is an estate planning document that is sometimes used instead of a traditional Last Will and Testament.
Transfer on Death Deeds in Virginia
Virginia allows its citizens to record a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) prior to their death. This deed will automatically transfer the real property to the beneficiary named on the TODD upon the death of the property owner. Transfer on Death Deeds can be very useful...
Who is in charge of my Funeral?
What happens to your remains when you die? What if you are not married and have no children? Who gets to determine what happens to your remains? What if your children don’t get along and you know they won’t agree on how to handle your remains and funeral arrangements?...
The Free Consultation
The Free Consultation Some lawyers offer prospective clients a free initial consultation, others do not. Why do some lawyers do it and others not? It really comes down to the lawyer's individual business model. Many lawyers offer the free consultation as an...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 5: A Bankruptcy Lawyer Answers the Question: Should I Pay Off My House?
Should I pay extra on my house each month, sometimes referred to as power paying, to get it paid off more quickly, or should I invest the extra money? There is confusion on this point because some financial Gurus say you should pay off your house as soon as possible,...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 4: How To Avoid Bankruptcy
I am often asked by clients how they could avoid bankruptcy, or if they had any other options. Obviously, the answer is different each time based on their unique circumstances. But, in this article I will go over some of the tips I give most frequently. Often a person...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 3: How Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Credit?
Financial Gurus are frequently discussing credit scores, all bringing their own unique perspectives to the conversation. Everyone knows that filing bankruptcy will hurt their credit score, but how badly does it really hurt your credit? If you have a very high credit...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 2: Should I File Bankruptcy?
Should I File Bankruptcy? Should I file Bankruptcy? As a bankruptcy lawyer, I would love to tell you, "Yes, by all means, you should file bankruptcy." But that would be incorrect advice for most people. Bankruptcy really should be a last resort. There are many things...
The Financial Guru Series – Part 1: Should I Listen to “Financial Gurus”?
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Answers the Question: "Should I Listen to Financial Gurus?" Listening to certain financial Gurus has inspired me to write a six-part blog series dealing with issues that they sometimes touch upon. Each month, over the next six months, I will post a...