Resources
Plain-language guides across estate planning, financial crimes compliance, and business law.
Estate Planning Resources
Wills vs. Trusts in Virginia
What each document does, how they work together, and how to decide what your family needs.
Do You Need a Power of Attorney in Virginia?
Why a financial power of attorney matters, and what happens if you don't have one.
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Virginia
How Virginia's intestacy laws distribute your estate when there's no will in place.
Understanding Probate in Fairfax County
An overview of the probate process for executors and family members in Fairfax County.
Will vs. Trust: Which Estate Planning Option Is Right for You? (opens in a new tab)
ACTEC Fellows discuss the key differences between wills and trusts, including probate avoidance and incapacity planning.
Financial Crimes Compliance Resources
What Is an AML Compliance Program, and Does My Business Need One?
Which businesses are legally required to have one, and why others adopt one voluntarily.
OFAC Sanctions Screening: A Practical Overview
What sanctions screening covers, common gaps, and how to build a defensible program.
What Triggers a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)?
What counts as suspicious activity, who decides, and what happens after a SAR is filed.
5 Common Gaps in AML Risk Assessments
Frequent weaknesses in AML risk assessments, and how to address them.
What Fintechs Need to Know About BSA/AML Compliance
Bank partner expectations and common compliance pitfalls for fintech companies.
Business Law Resources
LLC vs. Corporation: Choosing the Right Structure in Virginia
How liability, taxes, and management differ between the two most common structures.
Do I Need an Operating Agreement If I'm the Only Owner?
Why solo LLC owners in Virginia should still have one, even though it's not required.
5 Contract Clauses Every Small Business Should Understand
Indemnification, limitation of liability, termination, and other clauses worth knowing.
Forming a Business in Virginia: A Step-by-Step Overview
From choosing an entity to registering with the State Corporation Commission.
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