Tag: power of attorney

  • Real World Estate Planning: Designing Documents With Administration in Mind

    Real World Estate Planning: Designing Documents With Administration in Mind

    A good estate plan should not only look right when it is signed; it should work when someone actually has to use it. That may sound simple, but it’s one of the most important parts of real-world estate planning. Your documents are not created for a binder; they’re created for a spouse, adult child, trusted…

  • Estate Planning in Northern Virginia: Where to Start If You Want Peace of Mind

    Estate Planning in Northern Virginia: Where to Start If You Want Peace of Mind

    Simple truth: most people avoid estate planning because it feels big. There are documents, legal terms, family decisions, and questions nobody loves to imagine, so the task gets pushed aside while life keeps moving. But estate planning doesn’t have to begin with fear; it can begin with a simple, steady question: Who would I want…

  • Why Estate Plans Go Out of Date, and How to Keep Yours Working

    Why Estate Plans Go Out of Date, and How to Keep Yours Working

    A lot of people feel better the day they sign their estate planning documents – and they should. There’s real peace in knowing you finally named decision-makers, wrote down your wishes, and took care of something that had been sitting in the back of your mind. But an estate plan is not meant to be…

  • What to Do When You’re Ready to Create Your Estate Plan but Your Spouse Isn’t

    What to Do When You’re Ready to Create Your Estate Plan but Your Spouse Isn’t

    It’s heartbreaking when one spouse is eager to protect the family through estate planning and the other resists. Here’s what to do when your partner isn’t on board. Read more…

  • Navigating the Sandwich Generation

    Navigating the Sandwich Generation

    It’s hard to believe that we waved goodbye to June and July is quick coming to an end. But beyond the fireworks and family trips, July carries another significance – it’s Sandwich Generation Month. Perhaps you’re familiar with the term “sandwich generation”. It describes someone simultaneously caring for aging parents and their own children. It’s…

  • Top 3 Reasons Singles Need an Estate Plan

    Top 3 Reasons Singles Need an Estate Plan

    Singles need to plan for unexpected circumstances possibly even more urgently than those who are married. REASON #1: Singles need to choose their decision-makers. Being single can be awesome, but one drawback is that without a spouse, it is not always obvious who should make decisions for you when you cannot make them for yourself.…

  • We’re Growing! Now Offering Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions to Both Virginia and Maryland

    We’re Growing! Now Offering Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions to Both Virginia and Maryland

    Mathews Law is delighted to announce expansion into the state of Maryland. With this expansion, Ms. Lisa Mathews will proactively extend her expertise and dedicated service to a broader community, offering comprehensive estate planning solutions to clients in both Virginia and Maryland. Mathews Law has garnered a reputation for providing a warm and welcoming environment…

  • Estate Planning: Your Roadmap to Peace of Mind

    Estate Planning: Your Roadmap to Peace of Mind

    Starting the journey of estate planning can seem a bit overwhelming, especially with all the complex terms and various elements involved. But don’t worry! The friendly team here at Mathews Law is all set to help you navigate the basics. Our aim is to make estate planning a breeze, simplifying the process so you can…

  • Mathews Law, PLLC Celebrates Five Years!

    Mathews Law, PLLC Celebrates Five Years!

    It’s hard to believe, but we’re thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone – it has been five remarkable years since we opened our doors to serve our fellow Virginians. Our journey as an estate planning attorney in Alexandria, VA has been both challenging and rewarding, and today, as we mark our 5th anniversary, we want…

  • Meet the Attorney: Crafting Legacies with Lisa Mathews

    Meet the Attorney: Crafting Legacies with Lisa Mathews

    Today we take you behind the scenes to learn more about Lisa Mathews, Esq., the heart of Mathews Law, PLLC. As the driving force behind our commitment as estate attorneys in Alexandria, VA to helping individuals secure their futures, Ms. Mathews brings a unique blend of legal acumen and a genuine passion for making a…