These educational programs give families information and assistance in developing home-based businesses or help to strengthen those already in existence. Information on home-based business ideas, developing a business plan, record keeping and taxes, pricing, and marketing have been general topics for programs. Specific business development programs have included Child Care as a Home-Based Business, Opportunities in Bed and Breakfast, From Recipe to Reality, and Sew for Profit. As a result, one family got an idea from the program to develop their mountain farm into a business by offering farm tours and selling crafts and farm products to tourist. Return to Menu Estate Planning Under Federal and State law, Virginia citizens have the right, within limits to determine how their real estate and personal property will be distributed upon their death.
Estate planning is considered both a right and a responsibility of every individual.
The Commonwealth of Virginia has a plan that will go into effect for the person who dies without a personally written will. While this plan will get the estate distributed and settled, it does not consider the wishes of the person for whom it will distribute assets. Neither does it consider the needs or the wishes of the heirs. Another important aspect of estate planning is the distribution of allowable portions of estates prior to death. The preparation of a Living Will and the designation of Power of Attorney are also important issues in estate planning.