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Category: Estate Planning

A Primer on Wills and Trusts

June 29, 2023   |  By: Dominique Braggs   A Primer on Wills and Trusts It is never too early to establish a plan for the future. Whether you are a parent planning for the needs of your children or a business owner planning for the future of your company through a business succession plan, now… Continue reading A Primer on Wills and Trusts

The Key Differences Between a Guardianship and a Conservatorship

May 30, 2023   |  By: Dominique Braggs   Guardianship and conservatorship are both legal arrangements in which a court appoints someone to act on behalf of another person who cannot take care of themselves. A person is deemed legally incapacitated when they cannot receive and process information regarding their wellbeing. The key difference is that… Continue reading The Key Differences Between a Guardianship and a Conservatorship

How Can Nonmarried People Own Joint Assets?

May 22, 2023   |  By: Dominique Braggs   Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common If you want to own property with another person and you are not married, what are your options? You can consider joint tenancy and tenancy in common. It is important to be aware of the benefits and drawbacks of these forms… Continue reading How Can Nonmarried People Own Joint Assets?

What Is Asset Protection?

May 19, 2023   |  By: Dominique Braggs   What Is Asset Protection? Asset protection is just what the name suggests. It’s about setting up your affairs and your assets — bank accounts, mutual funds, stocks, residences, rental properties, vacation homes, and the like — in a way that safeguards them from risks.    In a… Continue reading What Is Asset Protection?

The Importance of Digital Asset Planning in Virginia

May 5, 2023   |   By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   Digital Assets in Estate Planning   Our lives are increasingly connected to the online world. We share our business ventures, promote opportunities, use social media as a photo album to track special moments in time, and even purchase valuable cryptocurrency online. We call these “Digital… Continue reading The Importance of Digital Asset Planning in Virginia

Estate Planning: What is Probate?

April 26, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   When it comes to estate planning, most of us have heard that it is wise to avoid probate court, but we do not really know why. We do not know what is involved in probate and have many questions: What is the probate process? Why does it… Continue reading Estate Planning: What is Probate?

Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning

February 24, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs Everyone needs an estate plan. The type of plan you need will depend on your particular situation. Here are some of the most common questions that our clients ask when they start working with us.   What is the right estate plan for me? A will-based estate plan… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning

Conflicts Between Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries

By: Chris Arakaky  [11/8/22] When a person dies without a will, the person responsible for managing the estate is called an “administrator”. If the person died with a will, they would normally appoint somebody for this position, an “executor”. Both the administrator and executor are the “personal representative” of an estate. If a person executed… Continue reading Conflicts Between Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries

Virginia Standby Guardianship

By: Chris Arakaky  [9/28/22] As terrible and unfortunate as childhood bereavement may be, it is sadly more common than we might expect. In fact, about 6.5 percent of children ages 0-18 will experience the death of at least one parent.[1] Estate planning is a difficult topic enough as it is, but the issue of guardianship… Continue reading Virginia Standby Guardianship

International Estate Planning

By: Christopher Arakaky  [8/15/22] A consequence of living in an interconnected world is that there are now more considerations in planning for estates. As people cross borders for employment, marriage, quality of life, reunification, business, etc., their estates often accumulate property located in different countries. American citizens and lawful residents may have assets in foreign… Continue reading International Estate Planning

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.