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...
You’re probably anticipating your child’s graduation from high school, college or graduate school with some mixture of joy and melancholy. It’s a time to celebrate your child’s achievement, but it also means they’re taking one more step toward adulthood and away from...
Divorce is a complex and life-changing process. Issues involving property division and child custody can be frustrating. During this time, determining how you will be able to spend quality time with your children and still keep your career can complicate things even...
Not many life events are as stressful as the end of a marriage through divorce. It can open a floodgate of emotions and lead people to behave in extremely uncharacteristic ways. After all, divorce involves the future of things dearest to life – children, finances and,...
After efforts to repay a deceased individual’s creditors, their remaining property will pass to their closest family members, including spouses and children, unless they have designated others as the beneficiaries of this property. Real property, including the home...
When considering estate planning, the range of options available can quickly make the process seem overwhelming. How are you supposed to decide what you truly need and what is best for you, your family, and your possessions? You might get recommendations from family...
Going to jail can impact an individual’s life in a variety of ways. If a parent is convicted and incarcerated, one of their top concerns would be how this development will impact their parenting plan. Obviously, incarceration affects a parent’s ability to spend time...
