Ailanthus, also known as tree-of-heaven and paradise- tree, is a major nuisance to foresters, farmers, and homeowners alike. Its prolific seeding and ability to sprout from roots and stumps and grow quite rapidly just about anywhere make it a serious competitor and threat to native species and cultivated crops. On top of that, ailanthus is allelopathic, producing substances that are toxic to and inhibit the growth of neighboring plants.

In 2022, Virginia had more than 8.6 million residents. With a death rate of 0.8%, about 70,000 people/year in Virginia pass away. If fraud touches 2% of those estates, it means that 1,400 cases of estate fraud start every year in Virginia. This is an average of five new cases every day.