Let’s face it – thinking about the future isn’t always easy when it involves planning for life’s inevitable uncertainties like death or illness. However, creating a comprehensive estate plan is one of the most thoughtful and empowering steps you can take for your family. Estate planning is much more than just creating a will. It’s …
Estate Planning: 3 Legal Documents Every Family Needs
Estate planning – it’s only for the wealthy or elderly, right? Wrong! Whether you’re single and just beginning your career, raising a family, or finally enjoying your retirement, having an estate plan in place can be essential. Estate planning isn’t just for your peace of mind. It’s a gift to your family. Life is unpredictable, …
Protect Your Family’s Future: 5 Common Myths About Trusts and Estates
Estate planning – it’s easy to dismiss as something only for the wealthy or elderly. But planning for the future isn’t just something to worry about later in life. Estate planning is a critical undertaking for everyone, regardless of age or financial status. Here are some common misconceptions about estates and trusts that could potentially …
The Importance of Estate Planning During and After Your Divorce
If you are going through a divorce, it’s already an emotionally and financially overwhelming time. You are laser-focused on dividing your property fairly, agreeing to your children’s custody, and getting through the ordeal with all your senses intact. Chances are, the last thing on your mind is probably your estate planning. However, during and after …

6 Common Estate Planning Misconceptions
Bottom line: nobody likes to think about their own death or incapacity. But an estate plan isn’t just about what happens to your “stuff” when you die; it can also protect you while you’re alive. Estate plans aren’t just for older adults and the wealthy. A comprehensive estate plan is important for anyone who has …

Estate Planning: More Than Just a Will
You have worked hard to build a nest egg for your future and a legacy for those you love and care about. But without planning how your estate will be administered after you are gone, these assets could be distributed by the courts in ways you would not have chosen and your assets will be …

Navigating Digital Legacy: A Comprehensive Guide with a Melone Hatley, PC Trust and Estate Planning Attorney
Are you considering estate planning but feeling hesitant about delving into the details? While it may not be the most enjoyable task, working with a Virginia Beach trust and estate planning attorney is crucial to ensure your affairs are in order. Estate planning encompasses creating wills, medical directives, powers of attorney, and trusts, but one …
Don’t Make These Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate planning can be a complicated and tricky business. Without a legal document detailing your wishes and how and when you want your estate divided and distributed, your assets could end up in the hands of a son or daughter before he/she has a clue about how to manage money wisely, or even a relative …