We are excited to announce the launch of our new service, the Guidance Meeting for Executors. Estate Planning involves naming multiple decision-makers such as a financial agent, health care agent, personal representative to settle your estate, and trustee to manage your trust if you choose to create one. We know that once the time comesContinueContinue reading “Announcing a New Service: The Guidance Meeting for Executors”
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Attention Virginia Parents: The Best Webinar For Parents of Minor Children
The BEST EVER estate planning seminar for parents of minor children! Mathews Law presented the best ever webinar for parents of minor children to make sure that your little rascals are cared for. Watch the video to see: What estate planning is (hint: it is NOT just creating a will) and why it is vitalContinueContinue reading “Attention Virginia Parents: The Best Webinar For Parents of Minor Children”
New Year, New Goals. Create or Update your Estate Plan!
“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” —Thomas Jefferson The start of a new year is a great time to reassess your priorities and make positive changes in your life. One important step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones is to create an estateContinueContinue reading “New Year, New Goals. Create or Update your Estate Plan!”
What Should I Review When I Receive My Draft Estate Plan?
After your estate plan is drafted, we will send it to you for your review. At minimum, you should confirm: Your name(s) are spelled correctly The names of your beneficiaries and decision-makers (referenced as agents) are accurate The names of your beneficiaries and decision-makers are spelled correctly Beneficiary distribution instructions are stated as you intendedContinueContinue reading “What Should I Review When I Receive My Draft Estate Plan?”
What Happens at the Signing?
Mathews Law will help you get your documents signed so that you can move on with your life! The “signing” simply refers to the execution of your new estate plan. Mathews Law offers two options: You can have the signing at the office of Mathews Law, located in Old Town, Alexandria, or you can haveContinueContinue reading “What Happens at the Signing?”
What if I Need to Make Changes to My Documents?
This is your plan and changes can be made when needed. Before Signing If you are a current client and need to make changes to the documents before signing, simply let Mathews Law, PLLC know of the changes that need to be made. We will update your draft and send it to you for reviewContinueContinue reading “What if I Need to Make Changes to My Documents?”
Over Your Dead Body! (Your EX Getting Your Money – That Is)
There are multiple ways that people leave money to ex spouses, and some may surprise you. Leaving your ex in your will after you are separated. You decided the marriage needs to end, but you haven’t divorced yet, so you are separated from your spouse. You die. Surely the court knows that you don’t wantContinueContinue reading “Over Your Dead Body! (Your EX Getting Your Money – That Is)”
What Is Probate?
What is probate? Probate is the court-managed process of settling an estate. The court oversees the process from start to finish. First, the court will review the will, if there is one, and appoint a personal representative(person who has authority to act on the estate’s behalf). Second, the personal representative must file accountings to theContinueContinue reading “What Is Probate?”
Do I Need a Trust or Is Just a Will ok?
The best answer is: it depends. A trust is a wonderful tool that brings a lot of peace of mind, but it may not be right for your individual situation. What is a trust? A trust is an entity that holds assets for your benefit and the benefit of beneficiaries. The trust document defines theContinueContinue reading “Do I Need a Trust or Is Just a Will ok?”
What is Estate Planning Anyway?
What is estate planning? Estate planning is the process of planning for the handling of your assets in case of disability or death. I don’t consider myself to be wealthy. Do I even have an estate? Yes! Everyone has an estate. An estate is simply the combination of all of your assets and property. IfContinueContinue reading “What is Estate Planning Anyway?”