In this video we will discuss Guardianship of the Estate of a Minor in Virginia. This is a process whereby an adult is appointed to manage funds inherited by a minor child. Often it is possible for a person creating an estate plan to make arrangements for managements of a child's inheritance that do not require appointment of a Guardian of the Estate of a Minor. However, if a child inherits money and no other arrangements have been made for management by an adult - then typically it will be necessary to appoint a Guardian of the Estate of a Minor. For more information about the specifics of this process, Prince William County has published an excellent guide that can be accessed here: https://www.pwcva.gov/assets/documents/circuit/Instructions%20and%20Duties%20of%20a%20Guardian%20of%20a%20Minor.pdf

In this video we will discuss Certificates of Trust and how they can be used in administering a trust. We will also reference Virginia Code Section 64.2-804, which defines what a certificate of trust is and how it can be used.

In this video we will discuss what Digital Assets are and how they can be managed as part of your estate plan. We will go over Virginia's enactment of the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act and go over some real world examples of issues that can arise when trying to access the digital assets of a loved one.

Often, when preparing their estate plan, clients will ask about "avoiding probate." In this video we give a brief overview of the probate process in Virginia any discuss the pros and cons of probate. To view "Probate In Virginia" issued by the Virginia Court Clerks' Association, click here: https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/resources/probate_in_virginia.pdf To view the Virginia Bar Association publication "Guide to the Administration of Decedent's Estates in Virginia, click here: https://www.vba.org/page/guide_estates To schedule your free no-cost and no-obligation consultation with an attorney, click here: https://www.mayslawplc.com/

In this video we will talk about how Virginia allows parties to refer to a "separate writing" in their estate planning documents. This separate writing can identify specific items of tangible personal property (art, jewelry, etc.) and who should receive the items. This can be important because the separate writing can be modified or changed without having to modify or re-execute your original estate planning documents. Thus, using a separate writing in this way can be a very easy and effective way to ensure that your planning is always up to date. For more information or to schedule your no-obligation / no-cost consultation with an attorney, visit: https://www.mayslawplc.com/

In this video, Northern Virginia Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Christopher Mays will discuss how using a revocable living trust as part of your estate plan impacts filing your taxes. For more information about how we can help you create your individualized estate plan, schedule a no-obligation / no-cost consultation by calling (703) 249-9007 or visiting our website: https://www.mayslawplc.com/

In this video, Northern Virginia Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Christopher Mays will provide an overview of the Guardianship and Conservatorship process in Virginia. We will discuss what guardianship and conservatorship is, the court process for appointing guardians and conservators and how you can work with an attorney in your guardianship matter. For more information or to schedule your no-obligation / no-cost initial consultation with an attorney visit: https://www.mayslawplc.com/

In this video, Northern Virginia Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Christopher Mays will introduce you to the fundamentals that you need to know when creating your Virginia Estate Plan. We will discuss the goals of estate planning, the documents used in putting your plan together and how you can work with an experienced attorney to create a plan that protects your loved ones. For more information or to schedule your no-obligation / no-cost initial estate planning consultation visit: https://www.mayslawplc.com/