Everyone over the age of 18 should have a Last Will and Testament (or sometimes a Revocable Living Trust) to protect the ones they love, especially if they own real estate. I have lived in Virginia since I was born, and the events of 911 remind me how vulnerable we can be. After I heard the tragic news I frantically rushed home from DC to my children in Centreville. One of the things that stuck me as ironic was how gorgeous the weather was, amidst a great tradegdy. The day was such an exceptionally clear blue day. A few nights ago I was watching the news on September 11, 2008, commemorating the individuals lost in the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon.
Congress established a Victim's Fund to compensate the families of the Victims. However since approximately only 20% of those who died in the tradgedy had Wills in place, administering the fund to determine who was entitled to compensation was a mess. Who should get the money? The first spouse? The second spouse? The siblings? The mistress? The same sex partner?
By establishing a Last Will and Testament this serves as a final expression of your wishes, and lets the world know your intentions. A Will simply says where your property (real property or personal property) goes if you die, and you decide the person in charge of your property who is called the "Executor." I live in Haymarket, Virginia, and my law firm Dominion Wealth Law, PLLC, is located in Gainesville, Virginia. If you live in Prince William, Fairfax, or Loudoun County, and need assistance with a Last Will and Testament I can help you. My firm also prepares Living Wills, and Durable Powers of Attorney. I can be reached at 703 753-2305, or www.Dominionwealthlaw.com. The address is 14535 John Marshall Hwy, Suite 102, Gainesville, VA 20155.
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