Year: 2017

Catherine E. Sears, Esq. Nearly every family has some sort of holiday tradition. After all, traditions are often part of what makes this time of the year so special; they are time-honored routines that are fun in and of themselves, but also evoke special memories of...

Depression can affect anyone, but holiday depression among seniors is very common. This doesn’t just apply to the “big” holidays. Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day – even Independence Day can cause them sadness. What they all have in common is...

Elizabeth D. Johnson Administrative Assistant It’s the time of year when leaves begin falling, the air becomes chilly, and we start stressing about our outdoor plants and vegetables. Not everyone may feel that they have the luxury of a greenhouse, but there are...

Debra C. Pecor, Senior Paralegal In all my years of doing estate administration, it is weird to think that there would still be some things that would make me say, “What?” but here are just a couple from this year: First: This has been the year of unfiled income tax...

Catherine E. Sears, Esq. Over the summer, I took the Virginia bar exam. I was terrified, of course – the bar is a two-day exam which covers an overwhelming number of complex topics. Only after passing the exam could I begin practicing the livelihood for which I have...

Jodi B., Paralegal Today, I savored my cat's purr because it's magical and he smelled like autumn. Today, I remembered to say I love you before my kids boarded the bus. Today, I went to my daughter's award ceremony for her perfect 600 SOL score. Today, I bought my...

Helena S. Mock, Esq. In 2008, Congress designated the third week in October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Over 55% of Americans do not have a proper estate plan in place, and this number increases for minorities. Estate planning is important for adults...

Elizabeth D. Johnson Administrative Assistant As far back as I can remember, I have always been worried. Worried about where my mom was if she was late coming home, worried about what happens after we die, worried about my health, my pets, my friends – the list goes...

Jack Clemons Son of Teresa Clemons, TPC Office Manager As a fifteen-year-old in today’s society, I have adapted to technology more than those who are older. Things that take hours for my grandparents to figure out are second-nature to me. I am so grateful that I have...

Debra C. Pecor, Senior Paralegal Wow! Summer passed us rather quickly and fall is upon us. Okay, you can’t tell from the temperature, but the first day of fall has officially arrived. This is the time of year for all things fall: apple picking, fall festivals, seafood...