A Will Is the First Word You Get in How Your Story Ends.

Without a Will, Virginia Writes One for You

The Document That Speaks for You When You Cannot.

A will is the cornerstone of an estate plan. It directs who receives your property, names the person who will carry out your wishes, and, for parents, names a guardian for minor children. It is the one document where you, not a statute, decide.

Virginia has specific rules for a will to be valid: the maker must be at least eighteen and of sound mind, and a typed will must be signed and witnessed by two competent people. Small mistakes in how a will is signed or worded can invite a challenge or undo your intent.

We draft clear, valid wills built to hold up, and we make sure yours fits the rest of your plan. If you also want to keep assets out of probate, we will tell you honestly where a trust belongs alongside your will.

Where We Come In

• ✓ You have no will, or yours is years out of date
• ✓ You have minor children and no named guardian
• ✓ You have specific wishes for who receives what
• ✓ You were recently married, divorced, or had a child
• ✓ You own property or accounts that need direction
• ✓ You want a will that will not be easily challenged

Last Will & Testament

A clear, valid will that directs your property and names your executor.

Guardian Designations

Name who raises your minor children if you cannot.

Executor Selection

Choose and empower the person who carries out your wishes.

Specific Bequests

Direct particular gifts to the people and causes you choose.

Will Updates

Revise an outdated will after a major life change.

Pour-Over Wills

Coordinate a will with a living trust so nothing is missed.

Listen

We start with your family, your assets, and your goals, not a form. We learn what matters to you.

Map the Plan

We recommend the documents and strategies that fit your situation, and explain the why.

Prepare & File

We draft your documents with care and make sure everything is executed correctly.

Stand By You

We keep your plan current as life changes, so it still works when it is needed.

“People put off making a will because it forces them to think about the one thing no one wants to think about. But here is what I tell them: a will is not about your death, it is about the people you leave behind. Without one, Virginia’s intestacy statute decides who gets what, and a court decides who raises your children. Neither may match what you would have chosen. A properly drafted will takes an hour of honest thought now and spares your family months of confusion and conflict later.”

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