Archive for 'Probate Litigation' Category
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
So, John and Mary have spent a good part of their working lives accumulating some property and investments that they wish to pass on to their three adult children. The three adult children are: Sally Jerry and Bobby. John and Mary love them all and they are good kids. Sally has had some problems with […]
Do you know what it means to have legal guardianship in Virginia? As our parents begin to age, legal guardianship and conservatorship become a concern. Guardianship and conservatorship are both methods by which family members can control the affairs of a family member. The attorneys at the Manassas Law Group can help you through the […]
When a person who owns property and other assets dies without a will, a Virginia intestate succession probate will determine who is entitled to the decedent’s estate. Virginia inheritance laws can be complicated. Virginia’s intestate succession laws provide a specific plan for how the decedent’s estate will be divided and to whom. Unfortunately, when a […]
Our clients often come in for a consultation with questions related to probate. They have heard that probate is something they should avoid for the sake of their loved ones. They have heard that the probate process in Virginia can be time consuming and expensive. What is probate? Probate is the legal procedure/process by which […]
A husband and Wife have just signed their Wills. They naturally have every expectation that the language in their Wills is controlling as to what happens to their property when they die. However, if the Will preparer has not become familiar with how the couple owns their property (how the property is titled), there could […]

