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It’s time to sell your home, but there are still some things you need to fix before you put it on the market. You just learned that Virginia is a “buyer beware” state, and you wonder what that means for you as the seller. You don’t want to get into legal trouble, but how much […]

Making decisions about your future is never easy, but it can be especially challenging as you age. Every older adult must consider several factors, including life care planning decisions that can significantly impact their ability to maintain their independence and quality of life. If you take the time now to make these choices, you can […]

Your home is one of your most significant assets, and you likely have spent many joyful and memorable years in it, raising your children and appreciating life's special moments. It’s no surprise that you may wish to gift your home to your children as part of your estate plan. You may be tempted to sign […]

No one wants to think about death, especially not their own. However, taking a few measures now can significantly alleviate the financial and emotional burden for your loved ones once you are no longer around. To help you get started, an estate planning attorney from McCarthy & Akers, PLC in Winchester, Virginia, has put together […]

Let’s start with basic definitions. A will is a legal document expressing a person’s wishes regarding how their property and assets will be distributed after passing. A will can also be used to designate legal guardians for minor children and funeral arrangements. Regardless of its specific contents, every will needs an executor, an individual tasked […]

Do you have questions about estate planning and how to ensure that your or a loved one’s assets are properly managed and distributed to the proper beneficiaries upon death? Do you wonder what constitutes your estate or when you should begin your estate plan? Are you hesitant to spend estate assets on attorneys, accountants, or […]

If you find yourself typing “elder law attorney near me” into the search bar, you’ve already taken your first step to planning a better future. As you search, you may find more questions than answers. Planning for old age is stressful and confusing, so you want to do everything you can to get it right. […]

Do you have a second home or property you would like to turn into a second revenue stream? You might consider making it a short-term rental property (STR). Many people who own a second home make a considerable income by choosing the STR route. Before you decide to turn your property into an STR, be […]

Buying and selling real estate can be complicated. After the initial excitement wears off, you can quickly find yourself drowning in a sea of paperwork, wondering what to do. But not everyone understands every aspect of buying or selling real estate. On the other hand, real estate attorneys have the experience necessary to answer all […]

If you follow the news regularly, or even once in a while, you’ve probably heard about President Biden’s proposed signature piece of legislation called the Build Back Better Act (BBBA).  While it is now looking unlikely that the BBBA will become law in its present state, it has been passed by the House of Representatives, […]