The legal process of probate can be very lengthy and time-consuming for an executor of a will, and there are likely more questions than answers that an executor may have about their new duties, especially initially. When a person passes, their estate must go through probate. Probate is the official proving and recording of acontinue reading…
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11 Actions You Can Take During Cybersecurity Awareness Month to Protect Yourself and Your Business from Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity refers to the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software, and data from cyberthreats. The practice of cybersecurity is used by individuals and businesses alike to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems. With so much of our business and personal lives online and in “the Cloud,” the importancecontinue reading…
$8 Million Dollar Settlement Reached with Wawa after 2019 Data Breach
In late July, it was announced that an $8 million settlement was reached with Wawa, Inc. as a result of a 2019 data breach that compromised approximately 34 million cards used at Wawa stores in each of the seven states and districts where Wawa operates—New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and the District ofcontinue reading…
7 Questions about Child Support Answered
At the very root of child support legislation lies the fundamental right for a child to be supported by both of their parents. Under Virginia law, it is expected that both parents contribute to the support of their minor children. Despite this expectation, make no mistake that this can be an incredibly sensitive topic, bothcontinue reading…
Why everyone needs an estate plan and why it probably should involve a trust
We all know that you can’t take it with you, but too many people have not taken the time to properly consider an appropriate estate plan. Many people are like Fred and Sally Smith. Fred and Sally have been delaying getting an estate plan. They don’t like thinking about dying and what the world willcontinue reading…