Commuters are often distracted during their drive. In some cases, a worker may start checking their email or trying to respond to business-related text messages in the car. In other cases, workers may do personal grooming on the way into the office, or they may...
Guardianship provides critical protection for individuals who are unable to manage their own affairs due to age, illness or disability. However, this arrangement is not always permanent. In Virginia, courts have the authority to end a guardianship when circumstances change. Whether you are a current...
Some adults don't have the mental capacity to make decisions on their own. This makes it impossible to manage their own personal affairs. This could be the result of advanced age, disability or illness. Guardianship enables the court to allow someone to make decisions on...
For many, the concept of estate planning seems reserved for the wealthy or elderly. However, without an estate plan, your assets could end up in the hands of people you never intended. What happens if you pass away without a will, and why is it...
Staying busy and doing as much as possible are often hallmarks that people enjoy bragging about, but there is a time when these can become deadly. All humans require sleep on a regular basis. The actual amount people need varies considerably. It's crucial that anyone...
If you were recently in a car accident and feel neck soreness, you might be tempted to brush it off. Maybe you assume it will go away on its own. But even a mild case of whiplash can become a lasting issue if you do...
Guardianship is meant to protect individuals who cannot manage their own personal or financial affairs. But in some cases, a guardian may exploit their authority financially, emotionally or even physically, leaving vulnerable individuals at risk. While courts aim to appoint trustworthy guardians, they also serve...