Virginia residents and others may wonder if having a will is good enough to constitute an estate plan. For some, the answer may be yes. However, this depends on a person's needs and goals, both while alive and after passing. If someone merely wants to transfer his or her belongings to family members upon death, a will can be an effective tool. Of course, it may not be the most efficient manner to accomplish this task.
A will may not always be enough
Drunk Driving Research Shows Alarming Growth Rate Among Veterans
Driving under the influence is a serious problem across Virginia and other states, but a new report details how this issue is impacting veterans at an alarming rate. According to The Military Times and research conducted by the American Addiction Centers, unhealthy drinking behaviors among veterans increased 60% since 2014. These behaviors included drunk driving and binge drinking. The data examined was taken from the Centers for Disease Control.
Consequences of a second DUI conviction in Virginia
With the holiday season in full-swing, it is common to be spending time with family, reuniting with friends or attending work parties. These festive gatherings will typically have plenty of food, fun and maybe even alcohol. As you may already be aware, the holiday season is a time when DUI arrests increase dramatically. If you are not already taking the proper steps to stay safe while driving this holiday season, you should seriously consider doing so. Especially, if you already have a DUI on your record. A second DUI in Virginia will cause you to receive harsher penalties than your first.
