Shenandoah Valley Legal Blog
A promissory note is more than an IOU
When doing business in Virginia, cash flow is sometimes a problem. Some of the biggest and most successful companies are valued in the millions but struggle to keep cash in the business. This may result from the nature of the business and how often buyers are allowed...
Does you last will reflect your wishes?
The topic of death is not a typical subject for conversation. However, it often becomes necessary as a result of someone's passing. It is never too early or too late to review the details of your last will and testament. In doing so, you leave a true legacy to the...
Virginia laws ban texting and driving for good reason
Virginia law enforcement may pull over a driver in Virginia who is visibly texting while driving, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Legislators passed this law to emphasize the seriousness of distracted driving, in hopes that the threat of a $125...
Tips for winterizing your car
Icy road conditions and dense fog can impact Virginia drivers hitting the road during the winter holidays. In low visibility and slick conditions, a single highway accident can affect dozens of vehicles and send the injured to area hospitals. Even injuries considered...
The new year is the perfect time to review your will
Virginia residents can take advantage of the clear vision instilled by the 2020 year by reviewing their will. The last will and testament provide information about who is the executor of the estate and who gets small and large property and assets upon a person’s...
How should you manage your money during divorce?
Getting divorced is the beginning of your future as you are essentially starting over as an independent person in Virginia. Depending on how serious the tension is between you and your spouse, you may be able to negotiate some agreements on your own. Others may...
Can you prevent contract disputes?
A bad contract is easy to dispute; a good contract can bind your agreement indefinitely. For those drafting contracts in Virginia, how can you lock in a good deal without a possibility for disputes later on? While you cannot predict whether the other party will...
E-signatures and you
More and more companies, businesses and individuals operate exclusively online. There are now several software options that make scanning and sending digital documents much easier and faster than mailing hard copies. The convenience and cost benefit of digital...
Do traffic offenses stay on my driving record?
A conviction of violating traffic law is something that can stay on your driving record for a long time, perhaps even for the rest of your life. Such offenses are counted whether they are committed in Virginia or in other states. How long a conviction remains on a...
Pedestrian dangers on Virginia roads
As the days grow shorter this time of year, pedestrians in Virginia find themselves more at risk due to the limited visibility that accompanies the darker times of day. A person may be a pedestrian in a variety of situations that could include running or walking for...
