Shenandoah Valley Legal Blog
What are ways to avoid probate?
People who have concerns about their estates going through probate generally worry that their heirs will have to wait a while to receive their inheritance. You might also worry about the lack of privacy probate will afford your estate since wills become a part of the...
The Virginia driving record points system
Your driving record tells a story about your abilities as a driver. It shows whether you obey traffic laws or not. A judge can use it to assess whether you should continue driving when you go to court for a traffic incident. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles...
Have you made any of these mistakes in your divorce?
Just as getting married becomes one of the most emotional experiences of your life, the same is true of getting divorced. During your emotional upheaval, it becomes easy to make blunders. WTOP News explores common divorce mistakes. Know what to be aware of so you do...
Why is drowsy driving such a risk?
Drivers in Virginia know well that some driving behaviors are riskier than others. Drunk driving often comes to mind when most people think of these behaviors. Texting while driving is often a close second. But what about drowsy driving? Many studies show that drowsy...
A new marriage needs a new estate plan
If you have been divorced or widowed and have now found a new love with whom you want to share the rest of your life, you deserve to feel elated and positive about your future. However, the promise of a happy family and home life should not prevent you from tending to...
Should I have contracts notarized?
When drafting a contract, you may be fine with just having yourself and the other party sign it. However, if a dispute arises, you may wish that you had the signatures notarized. Notarization, according to Entrepreneur, gives you some legal protection that you will...
Know the penalties for Virginia DUI
If your child is a college student, you likely have concerns about the dangers of drinking. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 24% of auto accident fatalities among drivers ages 15 to 20 occurred when the person had been...
Is your estate executor the right one?
Are you a Virginia resident who recently started to work on your estate plan? If so, there are a few things you should establish before you begin working out the finer details. One of the very first things you should do is find an estate executor. Today we will look...
What are the capabilities of a Nightingale helicopter?
If you receive serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident that are beyond the capabilities of a smaller hospital to treat, you may require transportation to a larger facility via Nightingale helicopter. According to 3WTKR, the trip via ambulance could take 40...
How can we resolve co-parenting disputes?
Co-parenting is considered by most Americans to be the most positive way to manage parenting after a divorce. This is because the children will still receive equal attention from both parents, even though the parents may no longer cohabitate. While co-parenting has...
