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The Guardians of a Trust: What is a Trust Protector?

A Trust Protector introduces another player into the ecosystem of a Trust. It is a person or entity appointed to safeguard the intentions of a Grantor. They are not a Trustee, but still have powers over the trust.

The Guardians of a Trust: What is a Trust Protector? October 23, 2023 |  By: Dylan Cooper and Dominique Braggs   What is a Trust? A Trust is a legal entity involving three roles: The Grantor or “Trustor”, the Trustee, and the Beneficiary. The Grantor (the creator of the trust) will give the Trustee the… Continue reading The Guardians of a Trust: What is a Trust Protector?

Do Beneficiaries Have the Right to File Lawsuits on Behalf of an Estate?

In Virginia, do heirs have the right to file lawsuits on behalf of the estate? In Kittrell v. Fowler, the beneficiaries of a living trust...

Do Beneficiaries Have the Right to File Lawsuits on Behalf of an Estate?   October 4, 2023   |   By: Christopher M. Arakaky   When a decedent passes away, the beneficiaries of his or her last will and testament or living trust have the right to inherit the assets owned by the decedent, subject to the… Continue reading Do Beneficiaries Have the Right to File Lawsuits on Behalf of an Estate?

Diane Feinstein: Power of Attorney and Elder Financial Abuse

A financial power of attorney (also called a durable power of attorney) gives an agent the power to take care of your finances if you become incapacitated or you are unavailable to manage them yourself.

Diane Feinstein: Power of Attorney and Elder Financial Abuse August 18, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   Senator Diane Feinstein is the oldest member of Congress. She has faced some serious health problems in the past year which caused her absence from the Senate for a number of months. There are reports that she gave… Continue reading Diane Feinstein: Power of Attorney and Elder Financial Abuse

Blindsided: Explaining Conservatorship vs Adoption

The case of Michael Oher and the Touhy family highlights the differences between conservatorship vs adoption. The Commonwealth of Virginia...

Blindsided: Explaining Conservatorship vs Adoption August 16, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   The Blind Side is an Oscar award-winning movie based on the life of a young man in Tennessee, Michael Oher, and the unrelated Touhy family he lived with while in high school. A new lawsuit raises several interesting issues. There are allegations… Continue reading Blindsided: Explaining Conservatorship vs Adoption

Why consider a joint trust for joint property

July 21, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   If you are married, you need to consider how to provide for your spouse and descendants in the future. Depending on where you live, your state has special laws that address property ownership at the time of your death. But sometimes, those laws do not operate in… Continue reading Why consider a joint trust for joint property

The Key Benefits of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

July 18, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   Many of us purchase life insurance as part of providing for our family. Life insurance is an easy way to provide liquidity to loved ones when you die.    However, many people mistakenly believe that life insurance is not part of their taxable estate. You do not… Continue reading The Key Benefits of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

Essential Things to Know About Trust Administration

July 3, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   If you have been named as the trustee of a trust, you may be wondering what your responsibilities are and how you can fulfill them. This article offers an overview of trustee duties and highlights the legal risks of serving as a trustee.   A few basic… Continue reading Essential Things to Know About Trust Administration

How Blended Families Can Address Estate Planning Issues

June 30, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   Estate planning must be done on an individual basis. So, when it comes to addressing the estate planning needs of blended families, estate needs can become incredibly complex.   The only sure way to make sure your assets go where you want them to go, especially with… Continue reading How Blended Families Can Address Estate Planning Issues

The Role of a Trusts and Estates Attorney: Advisement and Administration

June 5, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs Estate planning involves managing the division and inheritance of an individual’s assets, which comprise their estate. A trusts and estates attorney deals with the protection of a client’s assets during their lifetime and the distribution of those assets following their death. The law of trusts and estates governs… Continue reading The Role of a Trusts and Estates Attorney: Advisement and Administration

The Most Important Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer

May 30, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs Estate planning involves discussing personal topics such as family, finances, and future goals. A well-designed estate plan will preserve your legacy for generations to come. Therefore, creating an estate plan is one of the most important things you will ever do. As a result, it is essential to… Continue reading The Most Important Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer

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.