When many people picture the reading of a will, they imagine scenes they've seen on television or in the movies. These scenes often include a well-to-do family sitting in on the reading of a deceased patriarch's will. The items being bequeathed in these fictional scenarios are often pretty impressive.
The truth is that
people from all walks of life can benefit from a will. If you're going through a
later-life divorce in Virginia, you should create a will if you don't have one already, or should consider revising an existing one.
The family home is one large asset that needs to be addressed in your will, but that's not all; wills can also detail your decisions about smaller items.
As you get older, you'll typically accumulate a cache of items that have either monetary or emotional value, and you may very well have specific plans for where those items will go when you pass away. China, jewelry, collectibles, even old photographs can be left to the people you love.
After your
later life divorce in Virginia, your decisions about those things can change significantly. There may be new people in your life, or your feelings about some people or certain items may have changed.
Whatever you decide, be sure your wishes are written in a will with the
guidance of an attorney who's familiar with estate planning.
Contacting a Virginia Divorce Attorney
The decision to file for divorce usually comes at the end of a long and painful journey. In addition to the emotional turmoil involved, there's also a lot of fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. Concerns about children, mortgages, and even just paying the bills or buying groceries can easily become overwhelming.
A Virginia divorce attorney at Hofheimer/Ferrebee can examine the specifics of your case to help you decide how much support to ask for, what child custody arrangement will work best for you and your children, and how to fairly divide your marital assets.
Request a FREE copy of our divorce book for women in Virginia, or
reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.
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