When someone passes away, their family often faces two challenges at the same time. They are grieving, and they are also responsible for settling the estate. That responsibility is not always simple. A probate attorney helps families navigate the legal process that follows a death and gives structure to a time that can feel overwhelming. Probate involves validating the will,…[...]
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What is Conservatorship? The term Conservator refers to a person appointed by the court who is responsible for managing the financial affairs of an incapacitated person. A conservatorship may be a total conservatorship, a limited conservatorship (when financial assistance is needed only for specific matters), or a temporary conservatorship. The Court in the jurisdiction where the incapacitated person lives considers…[...]Continue Reading
Virginia Age of Consent The laws surrounding the age of consent in Virginia can be complicated, especially when the individuals involved are so close in age. If you’re facing criminal charges for engaging in sexual conduct with a minor below the age of consent, the stakes are extremely high. The penalties for a conviction can include lengthy prison time, sex…[...]Continue Reading
IRAs and 401k retirement assets can pose some challenges in estates due to the tax-related rules that apply to these types of assets. In this post, our Manassas estate planning attorneys at Manassas Law Group briefly explain IRAs and 401ks in estates. IRAs vs. 401ks IRAs and 401k have similar rules with respect to the determination of who receives them…[...]Continue Reading
The question of “Can police enforce a child custody order in Virginia?” is one that is very commonly asked, and the answer to this generally depends on a few different things. The situation can be tricky and often messy when children become involved. It can be hard to shield children from the ugly parts of divorce, especially when police are…[...]Continue Reading
Parents who have undergone divorce and who have children often encounter the legal issue of child support. Fortunately, the Commonwealth of Virginia adopted what is essentially a formula for child support calculation. It helps one parent determine how much they will pay in child support to the other parent. This formula takes into account several factors, including income, child care…[...]Continue Reading
Many people view traffic violations as so insignificant that they don’t need an attorney. However, this is simply not the case. Even “minor” traffic infractions can impact your life and your personal record for years to come. This is especially true for reckless driving charges in Virginia. If you receive a conviction, you might be penalized with a fine of…[...]Continue Reading
Many people find it shocking that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can take money directly from their bank account. However, it is a legal and sometimes necessary procedure that the government uses to collect owed tax dollars. This is called an IRS bank levy. The IRS is a government agency that is responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing tax laws…[...]Continue Reading
Many people are surprised to hear that they can file for bankruptcy more than once. Some people even file for bankruptcy many times. There are so many misconceptions about bankruptcy. It’s a tricky subject full of technicalities. Nobody ever wants to find themselves needing to declare it. But for many people, it’s the best option. Sometimes, it will be the…[...]Continue Reading
There is no grief out there quite like the grief of losing a loved one. Sometimes, knowing it was due to the carelessness of another person makes it even harder to cope with. If you lost a loved one due to an act of reckless negligence, you may want to file a wrongful death lawsuit. At Manassas Law Group, we…[...]Continue Reading
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