Shenandoah Valley Legal Blog
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...
What happens to your digital assets when you die?
As the world changes, so too does estate planning. One area that was not important years ago, the handling of digital assets, will only loom larger in the coming years. Clients putting together a comprehensive estate plan should consider a strategy to protect their...
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...
