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Who Should Manage Your Child’s Inheritance? A Practical Guide for Virginia Parents
Imagine you’re choosing who should care for your children if something happens to you. Your sister immediately comes to mind: she loves your kids, they’re comfortable in her home, she understands your values, and you trust her completely as a parent. Then another question comes up: Would you also want her managing several hundred thousand…
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Will-Based Plan or Trust-Based Plan: How to Choose the Right Path in Virginia
One of the first questions families ask when they begin estate planning is simple: “Do we need a will or a trust?” It’s a fair question. Most people have heard of both, but they’re not always sure what each one actually does. They know they want their wishes honored, their children protected, and their loved…
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Wills vs. Trusts: How to Choose the Right Tool to Protect the People You Love
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How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Death, Money, and Estate Planning During the Holidays
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What to Do When You’re Ready to Create Your Estate Plan but Your Spouse Isn’t
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Probate: Why Avoiding it Matters in Estate Planning
Probate is a term that often crops up in discussions about estate planning, but a lot of people don’t know what it is. More importantly, they’re not sure why they should strategize to avoid it. Understanding ProbateProbate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed to their heirs and beneficiaries. It…
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Top 3 Reasons Singles Need an Estate Plan
Singles need to plan for unexpected circumstances possibly even more urgently than those who are married. REASON #1: Singles need to choose their decision-makers. Being single can be awesome, but one drawback is that without a spouse, it is not always obvious who should make decisions for you when you cannot make them for yourself.…
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Critical Reading: Estate Planning for Parents of Kiddos With Disabilities
As an estate planning attorney, my journey has illuminated the paramount significance of crafting comprehensive estate plans, particularly for parents with children with disabilities. Today, we delve into why estate planning is not just a legal necessity but a profoundly compassionate and empowering act. Families with kiddos should consider estate planning as an essential aspect…
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Understanding Living Trusts
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We’re Growing! Now Offering Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions to Both Virginia and Maryland
Mathews Law is delighted to announce expansion into the state of Maryland. With this expansion, Ms. Lisa Mathews will proactively extend her expertise and dedicated service to a broader community, offering comprehensive estate planning solutions to clients in both Virginia and Maryland. Mathews Law has garnered a reputation for providing a warm and welcoming environment…