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Over the last few weeks, as concern over the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the nation, we have been receiving many inquiries from individuals wishing to make or update Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives to ensure that their affairs are in order. We always advise our clients to establish an estate plan […]

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is having to adjust and find new and creative ways to accomplish tasks while keeping everyone safe. Law firms are no different. Our clients’ and employees’ health are our top priority; therefore, in an effort to follow the CDC recommendations and guidelines we have established “drive-up” real estate […]

The world is feeling the impact of COVID-19 as every industry is having to adjust and learn how to function in the mist of the epidemic. The practice of law is no different. We are receiving daily e-mails from state courts, federal courts, title insurance agencies and many other associations with updates to scheduling and […]

When a debtor seeks bankruptcy protection from the bankruptcy court, there is a duty to submit documentation of your assets, liabilities, income sources and expenses. Your eligibility to seek a Chapter 7 discharge will depend on your household income and whether you are at or below the median household income. To determine if your income […]

A property settlement agreement, or PSA, is a contract that married couples can enter into to resolve the rights, interests, and obligations the parties may have to each other during and after the divorce process. PSA’s are frequently used to establish the framework for proceeding with an uncontested divorce. In fact, a PSA is required […]

Immediately upon filing a bankruptcy, the automatic stay is entered.  The automatic stay is an injunction, which prohibits creditors from taking any collection efforts against you, including continuing to garnish your wages. Additionally, the bankruptcy code has a mechanism to recover wages garnished pre-filing. In Virginia when a creditor files a wage garnishment there is […]

Many people avoid preparing for estate matters; however, setting up an estate plan to include a will, power of attorney and advance medical directive will assist loved ones after you’re gone. The executor is the person that will be appointed by the court to administer your estate. As you can see in the list below, […]

A revocable trust, also referred to as a living trust, is a great tool to manage assets during your lifetime and avoid the probate process at your death.  The trust administration process following your death can be more streamlined for your beneficiaries, as compared to the probate process, because it allows for privacy and avoids […]

If you fall behind on making your car payments, the lender may consider repossessing the vehicle.  Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy will temporarily stop your car lender from repossessing your car and will allow you more time to resolve any outstanding balance. As soon as you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, the “automatic stay” […]

Once the contract negotiations are complete and the contract is signed, it may seem like the hard work is done. But getting to the closing will require more work. Buying or selling a home is an involved process that is heavily regulated by state laws and there are many issues that come up after the […]