When creating or revising your estate plan, it’s important to take into account all of your loved ones. Because each family has its own unique set of circumstances, there are a variety of trusts and other vehicles available to specifically address most families’ estate planning objectives. Special needs trusts (SNTs), also called “supplemental needs trusts,”….

Owners of closely held businesses typically have a significant portion of their wealth tied up in their enterprises. If you own a closely held business with your relatives involved, and don’t take the proper estate planning steps to ensure that it lives on after you’re gone, you may be placing your family at financial risk…..

A will or revocable trust may form the core of your estate plan, but for many people, a substantial amount of wealth bypasses these traditional estate planning tools and is transferred to their loved ones through beneficiary designations. These “nonprobate assets” may include IRAs and certain employer-sponsored retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and some bank….

Everyone’s heard the TV-popularized phrase: “You have the right to remain silent”. It’s the Miranda rights statement, intended to prevent self-incrimination that says you are not required to speak with law enforcement if arrested. Attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC weigh in on invoking your 5th Amendment right to remain silent, on this….

Mucha gente piensa que si declaran bancarrota, perderán todo, serán considerados un fracaso y no podrán volver a recuperar su crédito. Sin embargo, ese no es el caso. La abogada Xue Connelly habla sobre los cinco misconcepciones comunes de la bancarrota. Misconcepciòn #1: Perderás todo si declaras bancarotta. En realidad, cuando uno declara bancarrota, hay….

La abogada detalla las implicaciones del robo de tarjeta de crédito en Virginia.

In an insightful article, The New York Times says if you come into an inheritance, whether it’s a little or a lot, waiting to make a move is the best thing you can do. Estate planning attorneys Foster Friedman and Gretchyn Meinken say you shouldn’t make any decisions for a few months. Think through your options. 

Hiring the right attorney isn’t easy, but can largely determine the outcome of your case. Attorney Carolyn Grimes explains the significant advantages of hiring a former public defender to take on your criminal or family law case.

Estate planning isn’t just about sharing wealth with the younger generation. For many people, it’s equally important to share one’s values and to encourage their children or other heirs to lead responsible, productive and fulfilling lives. One tool for achieving this goal is an incentive trust, which conditions distributions on certain behaviors or achievements that….

It’s no coincidence that holidays like New Years, 4th of July, and St. Patrick’s Day have statistically higher instances of arrest compared to the rest of the year. The common denominator? Alcohol consumption. With big St. Patrick’s Day celebrations coming up tomorrow, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC discusses how belligerent behavior could….

While much of your estate plan focuses on actions that take place after death, it’s equally important to have a plan for making critical financial or medical decisions if you’re unable to make them for yourself during your lifetime. This is why including a power of attorney in your estate plan is a must. Defining….

Don’t leave your loved ones unprotected. This new year, prioritize your estate planning to ensure a secure future for them. Discover why now is the ideal time to get started.

Con el comienzo del verano, un video viral reciente de un altercado entre un visitante de la playa y la policía plantea preguntas sobre el alcohol, la playa y sus derechos. En Virginia, todas la playas públicas tienen regulaciones que no se permiten tomar bebidas alcohólicas. Pero, eso no detiene a la gente de embriagarse…..

Muchos dueños de negocios no se dan cuenta de que rápido las finanzas personales pueden estar envueltas en si empresa que está fallando, resultando en algunas consecuencias graves. Si tienes un problema con tu empresa pequeña y tienes problemas financieros, no utilices de tus fondos personales para mantener su negocio a flote. La abogada Xue….

En el Viernes FAQ de la semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explicáis cómo los delitos menores pueden tener consecuencias graves si no eres ciudadano. ¿Cómo afectan los crímenes a los inmigrantes? Hay varios delitos pueden afectar a los inmigrantes en diferentes maneras. Si alguien que no es ciudadano es condenado….