Virginia Estate Law Attorneys Aiding With Planning, Administration And More

Planning for the future means protecting your assets and your loved ones, even though no one enjoys thinking about a future where they are not around to provide for their families. The most responsible thing to do is create a thorough and legally sound estate plan. Given that each client has different needs, choosing the most appropriate plan requires the advice and guidance of a knowledgeable estate planning attorney.

With offices in Old Town Warrenton and Rappahannock, Walker Jones, PC, works with individuals, couples and business owners throughout Virginia in designing strategies to protect their interests. We are dedicated to establishing long-term relationships with our clients to help them build a bridge to the future.

Why It Is So Important To Have A Will

A last will and testament, or a will, is the most basic estate planning tool that declares how your assets will be distributed to your intended heirs after your death. A will can also incorporate a trust to provide for the needs of underage beneficiaries. Additionally, creating a will is the best way to name guardians for your minor children. By failing to create a will, you leave your wishes regarding the disposition of your assets and your choice of guardian unknown. This means that state law will govern who receives your assets, and in what shares, and the court will determine who will care for your children.

Unfortunately, many individuals wait until it is too late to create an estate plan or incorrectly assume certain family members will automatically receive their assets. Similarly, others think that they can create a will without the help of an attorney merely by downloading a form from the Internet. These common and costly mistakes often lead to disputes that must be resolved by the courts.

At Walker Jones, PC, we believe that everyone, regardless of their financial status, can benefit from having a properly crafted will. Our legal team works with clients from all walks of life to help them explore their options, protect their assets, and provide for their loved ones. This includes drafting wills, financial powers of attorney, advance medical directives and other essential documents. We also provide ongoing advice to ensure that a client’s existing will is updated to reflect life’s various changes, such as marriage, the birth of children, a divorce or a second marriage.

Is A Trust Right For You?

Rather than being an estate planning document, a trust is a distinct legal entity that can take your estate planning to the next level. It gives you considerable control over how, when and to whom your assets are distributed. Not everyone will need or benefit from a trust, but they are ideal for achieving certain goals, including simplifying or eliminating the need for probate. You can learn more by visiting our trusts page.

Attorneys Assisting Grieving Families When They Need It Most

If you recently lost a loved one, feelings of grief and loss can be overwhelming. You shouldn’t have to focus on practical and legal matters during this difficult time. Yet that is exactly what many families are asked to do. The probate and estate administration processes can be lengthy, time-consuming and complex. The reassuring news is that you don’t have to face it alone. Our caring and knowledgeable attorneys can handle most of the legal work, leaving you free to focus on yourself and your family.

Learn More About Your Options During An Initial Consultation

Since 1978, our lawyers at Walker Jones, PC, have served the community with honesty, integrity and superior personal service. They take the time to get to know their clients, understand their circumstances, and design plans that are tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Over the years, clients have come to us seeking to create a simple will-based plan and then relied on our legal team for a variety of other needs, such as establishing trusts and executing powers of attorney. If you need assistance with a will or a trust or have questions about how to protect your loved ones, contact our offices in Warrenton and Rappahannock for a consultation. Just call 540-595-3657 or reach out online.

Meet Our Virginia Wills, Trusts And Probate Attorneys

Robert DeT. Lawrence, IV

Michael T. Brown

Hanna Lee Rodriguez

Anna L. Ritter

Walker Jones, PC, serves clients throughout Virginia, including Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Warren, Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Madison, Orange and Albemarle.