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Should You Put Your Horse in a Trust? A Practical Guide to Equine Estate Planning in Virginia Estate Planning
June 12, 2026 · 7 min read

Should You Put Your Horse in a Trust? A Practical Guide to Equine Estate Planning in Virginia

Equine estate planning is a specialized, high-touch service for owners who expect professional, long-term care for their horses—whether those horses are elite competitors, breeding stock, or valuable stablemates. Virginia law permits trusts for the care of…

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Can You Create a Revocable Living Trust for Unmarried Couples in Virginia? Estate Planning
May 18, 2026 · 11 min read

Can You Create a Revocable Living Trust for Unmarried Couples in Virginia?

You share a home and finances. You’ve built a life together over time. On the surface, it can feel no different from a married couple. But when you look at how Virginia law treats that relationship,…

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How to Put My LLC in a Trust in Virginia Estate Planning
March 23, 2026 · 10 min read

How to Put My LLC in a Trust in Virginia

If you own an LLC in Fairfax, Virginia, you have probably already thought about what happens to that business interest if you become incapacitated or die. You may have a revocable living trust as part of…

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The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Setting Up a Trust Fund for a Child in VA Estate Planning
January 15, 2026 · 17 min read

The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Setting Up a Trust Fund for a Child in VA

You want to provide for your child. It’s a fundamental instinct that shapes so many decisions you make, from choosing a neighborhood to selecting the right school. You work hard to build a legacy, hoping that…

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How to Fund a Trust in Virginia Estate Planning
December 15, 2025 · 14 min read

How to Fund a Trust in Virginia

Setting up a trust often starts with good intentions, but life has a way of interrupting the follow-through. Maybe you created a trust years ago during a major life change. Maybe you used an online service…

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Who Should Have a Revocable Trust in Virginia? Estate Planning
December 15, 2025 · 10 min read

Who Should Have a Revocable Trust in Virginia?

Who needs more than a simple will, and who should have a revocable trust instead? If you own a home in Fairfax, worry about what will happen to your children if something happens to you, or…

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10 Reasons to Have a Trust in Virginia Estate Planning
October 15, 2025 · 13 min read

10 Reasons to Have a Trust in Virginia

You’ve probably heard of trusts, but you may have wondered if they’re only for the wealthy or too complicated to be worth the effort. The truth is, trusts are powerful estate planning tools that can protect…

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Can You Sell a House in a Revocable Trust in Virginia? What You Need to Know Estate Planning
October 15, 2025 · 10 min read

Can You Sell a House in a Revocable Trust in Virginia? What You Need to Know

If you’re asking, "Can you sell a house in a revocable trust in Virginia?" chances are you’re facing a tight timeline, uncertainty over title, liability fears, or disputes among family or beneficiaries. You may worry the…

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How To Transfer Property to a Trust in Richmond, Virginia Estate Planning
October 1, 2025 · 10 min read

How To Transfer Property to a Trust in Richmond, Virginia

Protecting Your Family and Property Through a Trust Many individuals face uncertainty about whether their family members will be burdened with court intervention, unnecessary taxes, or disputes if something happens to them. Others worry about how…

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What is a Virginia Special Needs Trust? Estate Planning
September 1, 2025 · 6 min read

What is a Virginia Special Needs Trust?

Estate planning helps preserve your assets and protects your loved ones after you pass away. However, when aging loved ones or other family members have special needs, designing the right plan for their future well-being becomes…

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What Are the Steps to Placing Your House in a Trust in Virginia? Estate Planning
August 15, 2025 · 12 min read

What Are the Steps to Placing Your House in a Trust in Virginia?

Placing your house in a trust can be one of the most meaningful decisions you make for your family. It’s not just about asset protection or avoiding probate—it’s about peace of mind. You want to know…

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Can a Revocable Trust Be Changed in Northern Virginia? Trusts
July 15, 2025 · 7 min read

Can a Revocable Trust Be Changed in Northern Virginia?

As life evolves, so do our needs and circumstances, making flexibility a critical aspect of estate planning. As an experienced estate planning attorney knows, a revocable trust, also known as a revocable living trust, offers adaptability,…

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Can You Put Retirement Accounts in a Trust in Virginia? Trusts
June 15, 2025 · 9 min read

Can You Put Retirement Accounts in a Trust in Virginia?

Planning your estate is personal. It isn’t just about money or documents. It’s about the people you care about and what will happen to them after you're gone. One of the common questions people ask is,…

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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Revocable Trust in Richmond, VA? Trusts
June 1, 2025 · 10 min read

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Revocable Trust in Richmond, VA?

Estate planning is critical for anyone who wants to safeguard their assets, provide for loved ones, and establish financial security for future generations. Among estate planning documents, proficient estate planning attorneys often recommend revocable trusts to…

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Richmond Trust Attorneys Explain How to Create a Trust in Virginia Trusts
March 1, 2025 · 9 min read

Richmond Trust Attorneys Explain How to Create a Trust in Virginia

In a previous blog, we explained the types of trusts in Virginia, illustrating the importance of trusts through the story of John and Mary Thompson, a Richmond couple who realized that their estate planning documents were…

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Can I Put My Life Insurance in a Trust in Virginia? Trusts
February 15, 2025 · 7 min read

Can I Put My Life Insurance in a Trust in Virginia?

Life insurance is often a key component of estate planning, offering financial security to loved ones in the event of your passing. However, simply naming a beneficiary may not provide the level of control or protection…

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Richmond Estate Planning Attorneys Explain the Types of Trusts in Virginia Estate Planning
October 1, 2024 · 10 min read

Richmond Estate Planning Attorneys Explain the Types of Trusts in Virginia

Richmond natives John and Mary Thompson spent their lives working hard, with dreams of leaving a lasting legacy for their children and grandchildren. They took pride in their small business, modest home, a vacation property in…

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Things to Keep in Mind When Naming a Trust in Virginia Trusts
August 15, 2024 · 6 min read

Things to Keep in Mind When Naming a Trust in Virginia

When you're setting up a trust in Virginia, choosing the right name might seem like a minor detail. However, the name you select can have significant implications for your estate planning goals, privacy, and the trust's…

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What Are the Benefits of a Trust in Virginia? Trusts
February 1, 2024 · 7 min read

What Are the Benefits of a Trust in Virginia?

James is a devoted husband, caring father, and doting grandfather, who spent his entire life working hard to provide for his loved ones. He had always believed that his family would be protected and secure, assuming…

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Understanding the Different Types of Trusts in Virginia, USA Trusts
September 15, 2023 · 6 min read

Understanding the Different Types of Trusts in Virginia, USA

Imagine waking up to the devastating consequences of neglecting your estate planning. The assets you’ve worked hard for are suddenly entangled in legal webs, with your loved ones facing unforeseen challenges. It’s a grim reality many…

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What Is a Living Trust in Virginia? Trusts
June 15, 2023 · 8 min read

What Is a Living Trust in Virginia?

Life can be complicated. And sometimes, the thought of planning for the future feels like adding one more thing to an already busy life. At PJI Law, we believe in breaking down complex estate planning terms…

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Do You Need a Trust in Virginia? Trusts
November 15, 2022 · 5 min read

Do You Need a Trust in Virginia?

When it comes to financial security, there's a lot to be concerned about these days. Whether it's rising inflation, stock market fluctuation, unexpected job loss, or increased living expenses, not having enough money to cover your…

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What Are The Crucial Differences Between Trusts and Wills in Virginia? An Estate Planning Lawyer Answers Trusts
September 15, 2021 · 4 min read

What Are The Crucial Differences Between Trusts and Wills in Virginia? An Estate Planning Lawyer Answers

Many people who look into estate planning ask, “What is the difference between wills and trusts?” While both wills and trusts deal with estate planning, they serve different purposes. In this post, the legal team of…

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9 Questions Everyone Has About Revocable Living Trusts Trusts
September 11, 2020 · 4 min read

9 Questions Everyone Has About Revocable Living Trusts

1\. What is a revocable living trust (“RLT”)? An RLT is a powerful estate planning method that gives you complete control over your assets both during your life, and after. It is a legal entity that…

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