Tag: Advanced Medical Directive

  • What You Need to Know About Estate Planning in Virginia

    What You Need to Know About Estate Planning in Virginia

    What You Need to Know About Estate Planning in Virginia Estate planning is a vital process that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. It involves making important decisions about who will inherit your property, who will handle your affairs, and how your healthcare decisions will be made. If you…

  • The Basics of Estate Planning and Why It’s Important

    The Basics of Estate Planning and Why It’s Important

    The Basics of Estate Planning and Why It’s Important Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial planning that often gets overlooked or neglected. Many assume that estate planning is only necessary for the wealthy or the elderly, but in reality, it is important for everyone, regardless of age or income level. In this blog…

  • What Should I Review When I Receive My Draft 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: Some clients like to read every word and some like to just confirm the basics noted above. Please feel free to review as much of the document as you would like. Lisa Mathews, Esq. is…

  • What if I Need to Make Changes to My Documents?

    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 review…

  • Why A Divorced Parent Should Consider a Trust

    Why A Divorced Parent Should Consider a Trust

    Say you have minor kids, you pass away, and you leave money to be used for the benefit of your children (who are now under the full care of your ex). One option is, of course, to leave the money to your kids such that your ex manages the funds while the children are minors.…

  • 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. If…

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    As an educator and leader within my community, I strongly believe that everyone should have access to a competent, affordable attorney. Navigating the legal process can often be scary, overwhelming and confusing. I offer my legal services to clients in Northern Virginia and Maryland and work hard to continually keep my rates reasonable. I look…