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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Madeline Calthorpe 18 is far more than just a number. It is a symbol of transition. Finally, after years of waiting, you are no longer a child. Nights of rushing home to make 12 am curfew are over and freedom has never tasted so sweet. In a few months, it will be time...
Erin A. Smith, Esq. The financial exploitation of elderly investors is becoming a major problem in our country. In order to address this growing trend, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new rules, effective February 2018, to allow members of...
Barbara K. Armstrong, Paralegal Working for an estate planning firm can be very rewarding as you interact with your clients and their families, whether it is finalizing their estate planning documents or helping a family begin the process of administering a loved...
