Client-Centered Solutions
Traveling to another country with the children can be a great experience. Yet, each year parents traveling alone with their children find their travel plans cut short because they don’t have the right paperwork. As a divorcing Reston parent, it’s best to ensure you...
Setting aside time to draft a will is one of the most responsible steps you can ever take. Done right, a will allows you to articulate your wishes with respect to the distribution of your assets when you die. In the absence of one, the government will make this...
There are many kinds of clauses people can include in legal agreements that give them certain rights. Those putting together estate plans or leases sometimes include the right of first refusal in reference to an individual's potential interest in real property, for...
Divorce can be a tricky subject to broach with your children. It could help to know what to talk about before you discuss the news of your divorce with your children. You may need to know exactly what will happen after the divorce, such as if you will share custody...
If you're like most families in Ashburn, your summer is probably filled with vacations, day trips and cookouts. One of the last things on your mind is estate planning and your parent's wishes. However, a summer cookout might be the perfect time to ease into the...
Make no mistake, divorce is tough. If you and your spouse have resolved to call it quits, one of the decisions you are likely to arrive at is leaving the marital home while you wait for your divorce to be finalized. But is this always a good idea? The decision to...
You’re a Reston grantor in the middle of creating a trust and are considering appointing a trustee. Because trustees have to deal with responsibilities like acting as a fiduciary, communicating with beneficiaries and trust administration, you feel those are too much...
Long-distance parenting may sound challenging, but remember, you're not alone. Many parents have found themselves in similar situations and have made it work. You’ll have to consider your child’s needs as you create a plan for the long-distance techniques you’ll use...
A sleep divorce occurs when a married couple that has previously shared a bed and a bedroom decides that each spouse will sleep in separate rooms. Oftentimes, either opposing schedules or sleep disturbances are the underlying cause of a sleep divorce. If, for example,...
When an elderly person passes away, their estate is divided among their heirs. The will provides instructions on how they should do this. The heirs are given assets that were left to them in the will, from financial accounts to tangible assets – like a car, a business...