Law Office of Christopher Mays, PLC

06/06/2025

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/wholeness/a64948174/how-to-get-rid-of-stuff-before-you-die/?mc_cid=04a2dad7d2&mc_eid=d16890f30c

Follow these simple tips to prevent catastrophic family fights once you're gone.

03/24/2025

Gene Hackman's shocking death last month has opened up the potential for a major battle to control his $80 million fortune.

01/18/2025

https://www.mayslawplc.com/guardianestateminor

Guardian of the estate of a minor is a proceeding where an adult is appointed by the court to manage the inheritance of a minor.

01/18/2025

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2025/01/16/navigating-estate-planning-key-takeaways-and-strategies-for-2025/

Here's what to keep an eye on, what to expect and how to prepare your estate planning strategy in light of potential changes.

12/08/2024

https://www.mayslawplc.com/copy-of-what-is-a-special-needs-trust

Medicaid can help cover the costs of nursing home care for your loved ones. Here we provide a brief introduction to Medicaid for Long Term Care in Virginia.

12/07/2024

https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20241207305/people-think-1-million-is-the-magic-number-to-start-estate-planning-but-its-much-lower

Home News MarketWatch People think $1 million is the magic number to start estate planning - but it's much lower People think $1 million is the magic number to start estate planning - but it's much lower Provided by Dow Jones Dec 7, 2024 4:29pm By Beth Pinsker You shouldn't wait to start planning fo...

07/06/2024

https://www.newsweek.com/matthew-perry-will-estate-millions-death-1921170

The "Friends" actor was thought to be worth $120 million at the time of his death, but had far less than that in his bank account.

01/24/2024

https://youtu.be/F5G7Bq1kJ-U?si=3mhC0gz9JQFPphdk

In this video we will discuss what Digital Assets are and how they can be managed as part of your estate plan. We will go over Virginia's enactment of the Un...

01/15/2024

https://news.yahoo.com/two-years-m-still-dealing-130000230.html?

“Matt was the admin guy in our relationship,” says Hayley Smith matter-of-factly. Two years have passed since her husband, Matthew Smith, died from cancer and she’s still dealing with the loose threads of his digital legacy.

01/08/2024

https://www.mayslawplc.com/post/understanding-fiduciary-duty

Fiduciary duty is a critical concept in the realm of finance, law, and business. It establishes a relationship of trust and confidence between parties, where one party is obligated to act in the best interests of another. This duty is guided by ethical principles, and its breach can lead to serious....

01/08/2024

https://www.mayslawplc.com/post/what-is-a-certificate-of-trust

When it comes to estate planning and managing assets, individuals often encounter legal documents that may seem complex and unfamiliar. One such document that plays a crucial role in the realm of trusts is the Certificate of Trust. In this blog post, we aim to demystify the concept of a Certificate....

11/26/2023

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/estate-law/how-set-up-living-trust/

A living trust is a legal arrangement that is commonly used in estate planning. You create it to go into effect while you are still alive and use it to facilitate the transfer of assets after your death. It's important to understand how to set up a living trust and to determine if you need to mak