The Reliance Law Group

09/03/2026

A WILL IS IMPORTANT — BUT IT MAY NOT BE ENOUGH.

A good estate plan is about more than deciding who receives your property when you die.

It may also address:

• Who can make financial decisions if you become incapacitated?
• Who can make medical decisions for you?
• Can your family avoid unnecessary court proceedings?
• How can you protect assets if long-term care becomes necessary?
• Should a Trust be part of your plan?
• Are your beneficiary designations consistent with your wishes?

Estate planning isn't just planning for death. **It's planning for life, incapacity, family, and the unexpected.**

At The Reliance Law Group, we help individuals and families develop estate plans designed around their particular circumstances—not a one-size-fits-all form.

📍 Bristol & Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Serving clients throughout Southwest Virginia, TN, WV, KY.

The Reliance Law Group

888-374-5078

08/31/2026

We were asked recently: “What is the biggest injury case your firm has resolved?”

ANSWER: $1.8 MILLION DOLLARS.

Our client was traveling on Interstate 81 between Abingdon and Bristol when they were struck by a commercial vehicle and suffered severe injuries. Handled by attorneys Jeffrey W. Stowers, Jr., and Bradley C. Ratliff.

Serious injuries can have lifelong consequences. When the stakes are high, experience matters.

📞 Injured? Talk to a lawyer about your options. 888-374-5078.

The Reliance Law Group
Personal Injury • Auto Accidents • Commercial Vehicle Accidents
VA, TN, KY, WV.

08/30/2026

08/27/2026

What Is Probate?

Probate is the legal process that may occur after someone dies to deal with property and other assets that were owned in that person's individual name.

Depending on the circumstances, probate may involve:

• Proving and recording the deceased person's Will
• Appointing an Executor or Administrator
• Identifying and collecting estate assets
• Paying valid debts, expenses, and claims
• Handling real estate and other property
• Distributing the remaining assets to the proper beneficiaries or heirs

Does every estate have to go through probate?

No. Many assets can pass outside of probate—for example, property held in a properly funded trust, jointly owned property with survivorship rights, and accounts with valid beneficiary designations.

Good estate planning isn't just about having a Will. It's also about understanding how your assets will actually pass when the time comes.

The attorneys at The Reliance Law Group assist families with estate planning, probate, estate administration, trusts, and related matters throughout Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

Contact us to schedule a consultation: 888-374-5078

The Reliance Law Group
Reliable, Trustworthy, Effective Legal Representation.

08/25/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Meeting with an attorney doesn’t always mean making a trip to the law office.

Attorneys at The Reliance Law Group offer consultations and client meetings:

📍 In person
📞 By phone
💻 By video conference — Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Getting started is easy. You can complete your intake online, schedule an appointment, and meet with an attorney in the way that works best for you.

Whether you're across town, across the county, or simply can’t get away from work — we can meet you where you are.

⚖️ The Reliance Law Group
Local lawyers. Modern convenience. Personal attention.

📍 Bristol, Virginia & Cedar Bluff, Virginia
🌐 www.reliancelawgroup.net

08/24/2026

TEXTING & DRIVING: KNOW THE LAW

Driving across our region? The rules change when you cross state lines—but texting behind the wheel is illegal in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

📍 VIRGINIA — It is illegal to hold a handheld communication device while driving. First offense: $125; subsequent offenses: $250.

📍 TENNESSEE — Tennessee is a hands-free state. Drivers generally cannot hold a phone, text, watch video, or record/broadcast video while driving.

📍 KENTUCKY — Texting while driving is prohibited. Kentucky's rules are not as broad as the hands-free laws in VA and TN, but texting behind the wheel can still earn you a ticket.

📍 WEST VIRGINIA — Drivers are prohibited from texting while driving, with additional restrictions on handheld cellphone use.

⚠️ And remember: A ticket may be the least of your worries. A few seconds looking at a phone can cause a crash resulting in serious injury—or worse.

Put the phone down. The text can wait.

⚖️ The Reliance Law Group
Serving Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky & West Virginia
Personal Injury • Auto Accidents

08/21/2026

This week's Funny Friday! Assault & Battery...at least he has good taste in music.

THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP
888-374-5078
www.RelianceLawGroup.net
VA, TN, WV, KY

08/19/2026

THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP
888-374-5078
www.RelianceLawGroup.net
VA, TN, KY, WV
Reliable, Trustworthy, Effective Legal Representation

08/18/2026

Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, or Kentucky...if you have been injured, we can help. Put our expertise to work for you. CALL NOW - the call is free, the consultation is free, and there are no attorney's fees unless we win.

888-374-5078

Consults are available in-person, by phone, or video. Hospitalized? We will come visit.