Catherine E. Sears, Law Clerk The calendar at my parents’ house is a little unusual. It lists mainstream American holidays like Labor Day, of course, but it also features selected holidays from around the world. Because of this, I now know that September 2 nd is...
More Than 20 Years Of Experience Building Lifelong Relationships
Year: 2017
Generations of Concern
Barbara K. Armstrong, Paralegal I went to a conference last year and a discussion was had regarding the different generations. Of course, the subject of millennials and how they just don’t seem to have the same work ethic as the generations before them was a hot...
Stuffmart
Jodi B., Paralegal Recently, my mind has been rewinding to not-so-ancient memories when my girls were preschoolers and Veggie Tales characters were part of our morning routine. In case you missed the episode starring Madame Blueberry, she is a blueberry cartoon...
The Mechanics of Probate in Virginia
Erin A. Smith, Esq. Many of my clients express their desire to avoid probate or to make probate easier for their family members at the time of their demise. By understanding the probate purpose and process, it can help an individual craft their ideal estate plan....
Understanding Dementia
Helena S. Mock, Esq. Most people confuse dementia with Alzheimer's Disease. Although Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia, it is not the only one. There are actually four different types of dementia: Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal...
Looking Forward to Retirement
Debra Pecor, Paralegal As the months tick by way too quickly, I am looking to retire before the end of this year. I will only be 62, but I have been working since I was 16. My passion then was to be a nurse and I did go to nursing school, graduated and got my LPN...
A New Era for the Augmented Estate Statute
Erin A. Smith, Esq. This year, the Virginia Assembly adopted new rules with respect to Virginia’s augmented estate. The Augmented Estate Statue protects married couples from disinheriting each other by allowing the surviving spouse to make a claim against the decedent...
Birthday Reflection
Barbara Armstrong, Paralegal I am celebrating my birthday this wonderful month of June. When my mother was alive, she would always make me an angel food cake with Jiffy frosting and strawberries and bring me fresh gladiolas from her garden. It didn’t matter how old my...
World Elder Abuse Day
Helena S. Mock, Esq. Did you know that there is a whole day dedicated to the issue of Elder Abuse? I find this an extremely sad state of affairs that we, not just Americans, but all members of the world’s population feel the need to address issues of abuse, neglect...
Live What You Love
Jodi B., Paralegal Life. Sometimes it’s so sweet and I wish I could bottle up the sweetness and savor it forever. Moments like the little voice from the backseat saying “I love you” unexpectedly and watching the dark eyelashes of the slumbering angel take peaceful...