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The "death box": one step that can make a difficult time easier for your loved ones

New Blog Post DescriptionA death box keeps your will, financial accounts, digital assets, and final wishes in one place — so your family isn't left scrambling. Learn what to include and why it matters... ...more

Estate Planning

May 22, 2026•6 min read

The "death box": one step that can make a difficult time easier for your loved ones

Important things your agent under a medical power of attorney needs to know

New Blog Post DescriptionImportant things your agent under a medical power of attorney needs to know — covering preferred providers, medications, allergies, quality-of-life wishes, and more. Learn how... ...more

Estate Planning

May 15, 2026•4 min read

Important things your agent under a medical power of attorney needs to know

Does my Spouse’s Citizenship Affect my Estate?

Married to a noncitizen? The unlimited marital deduction doesn't apply — and that changes everything about your estate plan. Learn what a QDOT is and why it matters. ...more

Estate Planning

May 08, 2026•3 min read

Does my Spouse’s Citizenship Affect my Estate?

How to Revoke or Change a Power of Attorney in West Virginia

Learn the steps to revoke or modify a power of attorney in West Virginia, including drafting a revocation letter, notarizing, notifying third parties, and recording. ...more

Estate Planning

May 01, 2026•3 min read

How to Revoke or Change a Power of Attorney in West Virginia

Ancillary Probate: When It Is Used, Where It Occurs, and How to Avoid It

Own property in more than one state? Ancillary probate can mean double the cost, delays, and court proceedings. Learn how a revocable trust can help you avoid it. ...more

Estate Planning

May 01, 2026•3 min read

Ancillary Probate: When It Is Used, Where It Occurs, and How to Avoid It

Celebrate Your Life Your Way: How to Make Funerals and Memorials Meaningful

From living funerals to green burials, more Americans are planning memorials on their own terms. Learn how to document your wishes and celebrate life your way. ...more

Estate Planning

April 24, 2026•7 min read

Celebrate Your Life Your Way: How to Make Funerals and Memorials Meaningful

The Best Time to Start Is Before It’s Needed

If your loved one depends on Medicaid or SSI, every year without a trust in place is a year that a single inheritance, gift, or legal settlement could undo everything. This isn't a decision that gets easier to put off—it gets riskier.

Chris Pritt is a special needs trust lawyer based in Charleston who works with West Virginia families on exactly this kind of planning. If you're ready to protect your loved one's future,reach out to Chris Pritt Law, PLLC today.