Friday, June 13, 2014

Great Summary of the Virginia Real Property Transfer on Death Act

A new estate planning tool went into effect on July 1, 2013 under the Virginia Real Property Transfer on Death Act. This law allows an owner of real estate to make a Transfer on Death designation by recording a Revocable Transfer on Death Deed in public land records. This article below features 8 important developments in this recently enacted Virginia law:

http://wordsofconveyance.com/2014/05/29/revocable-transfer-on-death-deed/#comment-156

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Planning for Possible Mental Incapacity is Important


I published an article recently about the heartbreaking state of affairs for Casey Kasem and his family. Mr. Kasem is struggling with a form of dementia and his loved ones are embroiled in a legal battle over who should take care of him. Learn more here:

http://insightlaw.net/current-events/casey-kasem-legal-battle-illustrates-the-importance-of-preparing-for-a-loved-ones-incapacitated-state