I am often asked the question: “Why should I consult with an estate planning attorney if I’ve already had my estate plan done?” The answer is: “Because things change.”
An estate plan is not a static concept. At the least, an individual should have his or her estate plan reviewed by an attorney when he or she experiences a significant life change.
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognized Sam Kaufman and other members of the County’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for their service. Mr. Kaufman is shown second from left in the below photo.
Unfortunately, there are people who refuse to pay child support even though it has been ordered by a court and even though their child or children are in need of support.This is a reality that every family law attorney addresses at some point or another (and many of us find it necessary to address this issue more often than we would like).
Every child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes.
On April 9, 2011, Chesterfield CASA and Henrico CASA will be having their 2011 Superhero Run. The Run features a Kids’ Run and Family Fun Activities. It will be over a flat, fast 5-kilometer course at the historic campus of St.
I recently read “Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men” by Michael Kimmel and highly recommend it.
Kimmel discusses the modern world of boys and young men. His basic premise is that there is a new developmental stage for males between ages 16 and 26. Historically, men would assume the responsibilities of work,
The University of Richmond Spiders broadcast its football National Signing Day thanks to a sponsorship by Owen & Owens. For more information on the 2011 class, click here.
During every initial consultation involving custody and visitation disputes, I always explain to the potential client that there are two different types of custody: (1) legal custody, and (2) physical custody. I then attempt to define each type of custody. Routinely, I find myself uttering some variation of the following: “legal custody describes a parent’s legal ability to make the "big"
In November, I attended the Basic Collaborative Team Training. I came away from the training excited about this relatively new approach to help clients resolve their differences.
Collaborative Law is an approach to conflict resolution which seeks to avoid the emotional and financial costs of litigation while giving each party the maximum information and input needed to reach an agreement.
Owen & Owens is proud to be one of the sponsors for the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner. The 2011 Chamber Board of Directors will be inducted and awards for Business of the Year and Member of the Year will be presented, along with a presentation of DuPont’s Community Heroes awards.
Many of my potential estate planning clients come into their consultation determined that they need a revocable inter vivos trust (also referred to as a “revocable living trust”). Sometimes they are correct—based upon their financial, family, and/or personal circumstances, a revocable trust is a prudent, well-advised choice. However, on many occasions,
