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Tangible Personal Property is an often overlooked asset in estate planning. How should you handle it in yours? Listen to Select Law Partners' Sara Josey give advice on how you should manage your tangible personal property.

Transfer on Death Deeds are an important estate planning tool for you to consider. Listen in to Selcect Law Partners' Sara Josey explain the pros and cons of these Deeds and whether you need one for your estate plan.

A form by many names, Advance Medical Directives or Living Wills, are a common and important estate planning tool. But, is it a tool that is required in your plan? Listen to Select Law Partners' attorney Sara Josey go over what this document does and does not do and whether it is right for your estate plan.

Funeral arrangements are an often overlooked part of estate planning. However, they are an important piece of the puzzle. Listen to Select Law Partners' Sara Josey discuss what you should be thinking about when creating your funeral instructions.

One of the most difficult responsibilities of an adult is taking care of your aging parents. There is no easy path in this transition to caretaker, but being prepared early on can significantly ease some of the burden. Listen to Select Law Partners' Sara Josey discuss tips on how to prepare you and your family for this transition.

It's that time of year again when you need to dust off your blinds, organize your papers, and conduct a full spring cleaning! When making your to-do list, do not forget about your estate planning documents. Select Law Partners' Sara Josey walks you through a few tips on how to add estate planning to your spring cleaning list.

Have you considered putting your children on your deed with you? Don't move forward until you listen to this episode of Quick Consult with Select Law Partner's Sara Josey to learn the pitfalls of such a decision.

Moving is a hassle. There are many things on your checklist to consider. You probably know that you need to update your vehicle registration, license, voter registration, etc. But what about your Will? Listen to Sara Josey's Quick Consult to learn if your Will needs to be on your "update" to-do list after your next big move. 

Are you hiring an attorney for the first time? Sometimes it can be confusing as to when to speak to the attorney's paralegal or speak directly to the attorney. Often, paralegals can respond faster and be a wealth of information. Listen to Select Law Partner's Fairfax, VA paralegal discuss her role in more detail and give you tips and tricks as to what to do or what not to do as a new client.

How does a domestic violence charge impact your custody case? Listen to Select Law Partner's Ben Brasfield share his expertise in criminal and family law and explain what might happen if you receive a domestic violence charge while custody matters are pending.

Online Wills can be tempting to use - they are readily available, typically inexpensive, and may feel convenient. But before you pull the trigger, listen to Select Law Partner's Sara Josey discuss the pros and cons of using these online Will templates in lieu of hiring an experienced estate planning attorney for preparing your Last Will and Testament. 

Are you considering disinheriting your child? Listen to Select Law Partner's Sara Josey explain what you should and should not do when disinheriting your child. 

Twas the Night Before Christmas but with an estate planning twist! Listen in to Sara Josey's estate planning take on this classic story. 

Tis the season for charitable giving! If you are interested in gifting to a charity this holiday season (or any time of the year), listen to this episode of Quick Consult where attorney Sara Josey with Select Law Partners discusses how charitable giving can benefit both your soul and pocketbook. 

The Thanksgiving holiday is a great time to sit down with family and friends and talk about important matters, like estate planning. Sara Josey with Select Law Partners discusses what conversations you need to be having this holiday season. 

When drafting your estate planning documents, often you need more than an experienced attorney to prepare a truly comprehensive plan. Listen to Sara Josey with Select Law Partners explain who else you need to be speaking with in order to ensure your goals and wishes are carried out. 

Halloween is a fun time of year where people pretend to be someone other than themselves, ghosts come out, and everything turns a little spooky! Enjoy horrifying tales of death without planning and its impact with Sara Josey from Select Law Partners.

Going out of Town for a long vacation? Sara Josey with Select Law Partners explores what documents you need to have in order to ensure your leaving your house and pets in good hands!

Is your child starting college or leaving the house for the first time? Although it may seem like your college-aged student is still a minor, the law disagrees. Sara Josey with Select Law Partners discusses what documents your child needs to have so that you can continue to assist them through life's toughest challenges.

Tax-deferred retirement accounts can be a person's largest asset in his or her estate. Not understanding the rules can result in significant tax consequences for your loved ones. Sara Josey with Select Law Partners gives you the information you need to ensure your beneficiaries are receiving the best tax treatment for this asset! 

It is the back-to-school season! If this has you thinking about those looming college expenses for your loved ones, you are not alone. Listen to this episode of Quick Consult with Sara Josey to hear some ideas about how to save during your lifetime, utilize 529 accounts, and plan for education upon your death. 

Real estate can be one of your most valuable assets. Learn the best way to leave real estate to your loved ones to avoid taxes, inherit a second spouse while ensuring your biological children eventually benefit, use an LLC, and more on this episode of Quick Consult with Sara Josey!

What if by the time a parent or loved one needs estate planning documents they no longer have the required capacity to sign a will or power of attorney? What if you have a child who is special needs and is about to turn 18? Find out on this episode of Quick Consult with Select Law Partners' Sara Josey and David Danieli what steps are required to obtain a conservatorship and guardianship.

Sometimes good estate planning requires a good criminal defense attorney! Listen to hear how obtaining a felony, abandoning your spouse, and even a state's slayer statute can impact your estate plan on this episode of Quick Consult with Select Law Partners' attorneys, Sara Josey and Ben Brasfield. This episode focuses on Virginia's laws. 

Who is Select Law Partners? This episode of Quick Consult introduces you to Matt Kurylo and Sara Josey as they discuss their firm's areas of expertise and gives you a sneak peek into their journey of becoming lawyers.

Curious how marriage or divorce impacts your assets? Select Law Partners' attorneys Matt Kurylo and Sara Josey discuss the intersection of divorce and estate planning for people who are thinking of getting married, are already married, or starting the process of divorce.

Are you planning to disinherit your spouse? This may result in your spouse receiving 50% of your assets. Listen in to this episode of Quick Consult to understand the elective share claim, its impact, and how to avoid it.Contact Select Law Partners to see how Sara can help you! 

You've separated or divorced from your spouse. What steps do you need to take now to ensure your ex is not given control over your assets, health, or estate upon your death? Listen in to this episode of Quick Consult with Sara Josey, our estate planning attorney licensed to practice in Virginia and North Carolina, to find out!Visit www.selectlawpartners.com to learn more about how Sara can help you!

Choosing your Executor is an important decision. Did you know that not any person can be an Executor? Listen in to this episode of Quick Consult to hear what you should be considering before nominating your Executor.For more information on how Sara can help you, visit www.selectlawpartners.com.

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In today's episode, Sara Josey from Select Law Partners discusses the five most common myths surrounding a revocable trust. Listen in to discover if you really know the benefits of a revocable trust or if your myth is busted! 

Do you have a beloved pet? What have you done to prepare for your pet's care in the event you are disabled or pass away? Today's discussion about Pet Trusts gives you the answer to how to properly plan for your pet to ensure they remain safe, healthy, and happy even when you are not there to care for them. For more information on how Sara can help you, visit https://selectlawpartners.com/.

Part 2: Planning for who will take care of your minor child in the event of your untimely death is one of the most difficult questions to answer when completing your estate plan. Listen to this episode of Quick Consult to discover tips on how to choose the right guardian for your children.For more information on how Sara can help you with your power of attorney needs, visit https://selectlawpartners.com/.

Part 1: Planning for who will take care of your minor child in the event of your untimely death is one of the most difficult questions to answer when completing your estate plan. Listen to this episode of Quick Consult to discover tips on how to choose the right guardian for your children.For more information on how Sara can help you with your power of attorney needs, visit https://selectlawpartners.com/.

Incapacity planning is an important and often overlooked aspect of estate planning. From planning for your financial assets to your healthcare decisions, having the right plan in place will save your family time, money, and headache. Listen to this episode of Quick Consult to better understand what a general power of attorney is and how it should be included in your estate plan.For more information on how Sara can help you with your power of attorney needs, visit https://selectlawpartners.com/.