Writing a will is a key part of safeguarding your family’s future and preserving your wishes. But once that document is signed, sealed, and stored away, many people forget about it entirely—sometimes for decades.

Virginia servicemembers who rely on monthly disability checks want to know those funds will still help their families after they’re gone. Freddie W. Nicholas, Jr., PLLC, a Veterans' Representation firm based in Virginia, guides spouses and dependents through the paperwork that follows a veteran’s death.