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Blog Articles

Should I Have a Trust in my Estate Plan?

A simple will works for some people, but maybe not for you. Are you in a second marriage? Have minor children or maybe an adult-disabled child? Concerned about fraud? These are just a few of the many reasons to consider a trust.
10/25/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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This Week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week!

This Week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week! The idea and motivation behind this nationally recognized time from October 17th through October 23rd, is to bring community-wide awareness to the need for proper estate planning, and for people to ask themselves this important question: "Have I properly planned for the future?"
10/18/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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How Do You Provide Financial Help for a Special Needs Child and Retirement Too?

People with children who cannot support themselves need to think well past their own lifetime and figure out how to provide for these children after they are gone.
10/13/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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The Difference between Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts in Estate Planning

A trust is an estate planning tool that you may consider using if you want to go beyond drafting a last will and testament.
10/12/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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October is National Special Needs Law Month!

This October is National Special Needs Law Month! Designated by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the month of October is recognized as National Special Needs Law Month across the country.
10/05/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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What Do You Need to Do When a Spouse Dies?

Death, while inevitable, is not often predictable. This can leave many people financially unprepared if their spouse suddenly dies–especially if the deceased was the one that took care of the household balance sheet.
09/28/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Can Dementia Be Prevented?

Socializing, taking classes and exercising may boost your brain's cognitive reserve and stave off memory and thinking problems down the road, a new study suggests.
09/21/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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What Is Digital Asset Estate Planning?

A lot of people think that this type of asset protection planning does not apply to them, but take a look at your smart phone; how many apps do YOU have that are related to money? Acorns, banking apps, stock trading accounts, hotel points, etc.,. Many people don’t realize the extent of their electronic and digital lives and the potential problems they’re leaving for others to deal with.
09/19/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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The Risks of Creating Your Own Estate Plan

Even Consumer Reports suggests working with an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure documents are correctly prepared.
09/11/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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When Should I Hire an Estate Planning Attorney?

Here are four types of estate situations that could call for professional legal help.
09/09/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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