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Learn how the experienced estate planning attorneys at The Law Office of Aubrey Carew Sizer can help you with creating a HIPAA waiver.

It is important to update your estate plan when you move and in response to a variety of other significant life events. Click here to learn more.

If you are considering preparing a will, this is a great first step in planning for the future. After reflecting on the basics, such as whom you want to be in charge of administering your wishes, you may wonder if there’s anything you shouldn’t include in your will. The answer is yes. There are some things that you should avoid.

Estate planning and asset protection are separate strategies. Click to learn more.

How do you leave money to charity in your estate plan? Click here to learn more.

If medical personnel are able to access your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between life and death.

Unfortunately, not all families get along. If you are having problems with one of your children, you may not want them to benefit from your estate. There are several strategies for dealing with an estranged child in your estate plan.

Undue influence in relation to your loved one’s last will and testament or general estate planning can have profoundly negative consequences.

Is there an inheritance tax in Virginia? Click here to learn more.

Ensuring mental capacity is a critical part of estate planning. Click here to learn more.

Proper estate planning can help avoid common estate disputes between a deceased’s heirs. Learn more about estate planning to ensure your wishes are honored.

Why you should hire an estate planning attorney? Learn more from the Virginia estate planning attorney at the Law Office of Aubrey Carew Sizer PLLC.

Running a small business can keep you busy, but it should not keep you from creating an estate plan. Not having a plan in place can cause problems for your business and your family after you are gone.  

If your spouse dies, you may have to decide whether or when to sell your house. There are some tax considerations that go into that decision. 

There are some common estate planning mistakes that are often made during the planning process. Click here to learn more.

If you are preparing for the future by creating a business succession plan, the Law Office of Aubrey Carew Sizer PLLC can help.

Estate planning for second marriages can involve complex issues that may not be present when estate planning for a first marriage. The Law Office of Aubrey Carew Sizer can help.

Sports fans with season tickets may want their families to enjoy the tickets after they are gone but passing on these tickets may not be simple.  

Estate planning is a formidable but essential task. Here are ten estate planning mistakes to avoid.

What is a living will vs. an advance healthcare directive? Both are important estate planning documents. The Law Office of Aubrey Carew Sizer PLLC can explain.

Digital assets may be a significant portion of your estate plan. The Law Office of Aubrey Carew Sizer PLLC can explain options for digital assets and your estate plan.

Serving as a trustee of a trust can be a huge responsibility, so trustees are entitled to compensation for their work. The amount of compensation depends on the type of trustee and the complexity of the trust.

Elder law and estate planning serve two different -- but equally vital -- functions. The main difference is that elder law is focused on your lifetime care needs, while estate planning concentrates on what happens to your assets after you die.

Do you have questions about estate planning and the family home? Learn more about the available options at The Law Office of Aubrey Carew Sizer PLLC.

Families home for the holidays and estate planning may benefit from the advice of the estate planning lawyer at The Law Office of Aubrey Carew Sizer PLLC.