Q. Since my wife, Linda, and I retired, we travel a lot. A few weeks ago, when we flew to San Diego, we saw someone with a dog in the cabin of the plane, sitting on the owner’s lap, and the flight attendant didn’t say anything … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Spending Forever with Your Pet
February 6, 2015 by
Dear Saki and Alley,I am very attached to my cat, Jessie. We have been through thick and thin together. When I die, I would like to be buried with her. Is this a possibility?Love, Mike … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Pets Get Dementia?
January 13, 2015 by
Earl and Linda's silver poodle, Sophia, is fifteen years old. Recently, they have come home from work to find Sophia wandering aimlessly through the house and have noticed the trouble she is having finding the doggie door. Sophia … [Read more...]
Print This PageAmazing Pets – Saving Senior’s Lives
November 21, 2014 by
Q. My mother, Jessica, lives alone and is considering adopting a pet. I am all in favor, but know it is a lot of work and vet visits are often expensive. For me, these things are certainly worth it. Despite the grooming costs, … [Read more...]
Print This PageOnline Estate Planning: Is It Enough?
January 20, 2012 by
Trust lawyers are well aware of the variety of online estate planning tools available to those in Virginia and beyond, such as Quicken WillMaker, LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer. The variety of products available can create a false … [Read more...]
Print This PageEstate Planning for Single Adults
December 12, 2011 by
When we typically think of estate planning, we see grandma and grandpa putting together a will and possibly setting up some trusts for the following generations. It’s all about providing for our offspring, right?Not necessarily. … [Read more...]
Print This PageAugust is “What Will Be Your Legacy?” Month!
August 19, 2011 by
Many of us are so caught up in the here-and-now of the present that we fail to consider our distant future. We may get around to it later in life, after we have lived awhile–wondering what we might be remembered for, or what we … [Read more...]
Print This PagePet Trusts — Important Planning for Pampered Pets
December 1, 2006 by
Q: What is a Pet Trust?A: A pet trust is legal instrument that you can create to insure your pet receives proper care after you die or in the event of your disability. In Virginia, pet trusts are authorized by Virginia Code … [Read more...]
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