Northern Virginia Estate Attorney
Looking For The Right Northern Virginia Estate Attorney For Estate Planning or Probate (Estate Administration) to Lift the Stress of a Complex and Intimidating Process and Have It Done Properly?
We Know We’re Not The Only Estate Lawyer In Northern Virginia, And We Know You May Be Searching For The Right Attorney To Help You. We’re Different. We Have Successfully Handled A Lot Of Estate Planning and Administration Cases, Probably Similar To Yours. We Do Not Complicate Plans For Extra Billing, Really Care, And Keep Our Focus On The Best Interests Of You & Your Family. Here At McCarthy & Akers, PLC We Help Families Plan for the Future, Protect Their Loved Ones and Guide Them Through the Unexpected.
As we grow older and pass through the different stages of life, we face new challenges. Estate and elder law issues can create difficulties and confusion if you don’t have the proper guidance.
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Why Choose McCarthy & Akers, PLC for your Estate Plan?
- Custom Plans & Solutions – You and your family are unique. That’s why we don’t use fill-in-the-blank documents. Your plan is YOUR plan. We create plans that best protect what you’ve built and fulfill your goals.
- Proactive Approach – We help clients prevent legal problems and mistakes before they happen.
- Confidential Case Assessment – During your phone assessment, we will listen to you and help determine your next steps.
- Focused Legal Practice – Our firm has always concentrated on elder law, estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, long-term care plans, and closely related areas.
- No Hidden Fees – Know the costs before starting (in most situations).
- Experienced – In our many years in business, we’ve helped hundreds of families protect their legacy and plan for their future.
- We Take Complex & Difficult Cases – This is where tenacity and knowledge of the law matter. We do what’s necessary, even in challenging situations. Our attorneys have tried cases at all levels of the Virginia Courts, including appeals before the Virginia Supreme Court.
- Alignment with Family Value – We help you consider family dynamics that better ensure your values are carried on.
- Highly Responsive – We strive for “freaky fast” returned client calls. No going dark or waiting days to hear back.
- Client Education Focused – You’ll get a clear & concise understanding of each step in the process.
- Trusted – Elder Counsel Member (Your Success. Our Commitment. Excellence in Elder Law and Special Needs.)
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – Named among Virginia’s “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine. Lead Counsel Rated. Awarded the Distinguished Member designation by the Thomas More Law Center. See some of our client reviews below.
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Why Clients Hire Us for Estate Planning
When a life event happens or is potentially anticipated, creating a strong estate plan (or updating your existing plan) helps ensure your wishes are followed and assets are protected. Although your situation is unique, our experience with so many situations helps ensure we cover all the bases, especially things that you may not have ever thought could or would happen or be applicable to you.
Estate planning allows individuals to create a defined plan to protect their assets. Having an estate plan is critical for people who want to make their own decisions about the distribution of their assets.
Why Clients Hire Us for Probate (Estate Administration)
If You Don’t Know the Laws or Paperwork
Probate laws and the forms used are written in a detailed and hard-to-understand language. Many things in probate are not intuitive, and also they must be achieved in a particular order. Failure to properly and timely accomplish tasks could cause you to be liable personally or, at a minimum, cause delays.
To Avoid or Minimize Family Disputes
Family members may simply disagree on how to handle inherited property. When a lawyer is involved, these issues are often minimized or avoided altogether.
For Protection
As your attorney, we help protect the executor from personal liability for paying the debts and taxes of the deceased.
Allows You to Focus on Your Family and Job
If you have little free time, getting help from a law firm saves you time.
Reduce Your Stress
Why guess or hope you are not doing things incorrectly? We know the process, and we often carry the burden so you do not have to worry throughout the process.
Your Reputation Can Be at Stake
If you were named the executor, you have a duty to act in the best interest of the estate and heirs. If you fail in your duty, don’t pay taxes when due, or fail to keep heirs informed, you can be liable personally. An attorney ensures you do things properly.
Savings and Speed
Minimizes court supervision of the executor and saves money by reducing or eliminating amounts the deceased owes creditors. Expedites sale of real and personal property and saves legal fees for the court to confirm the sale. It is not uncommon that the investment in a probate attorney more than pays for itself, and the estate ends up having more money than it otherwise would have.
When Estate Assets are Complicated
Certain assets such as real estate, art, or a business can create complications or additional steps like obtaining appraisals, protecting, and insuring the asset. We have handled many of these situations in the past to help maximize what the heirs receive.
Doing nothing hurts you but hurts your family even more. Most of our clients tell us that the reason they’re doing proper planning is to protect their families. If that sounds like what you wish to do, we at McCarthy & Akers, PLC are here to help.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Actual Words Clients Have Used To Describe Us & Their Experience:
“Everyone we dealt with were pleasant, professional, but most of all compassionate.” “Very nice environment here. We got the help we needed and were pleased when we walked out.,” “Quick and efficient.,” “Great Lawyers for any legal issues you have to deal with. Especially good for real estate dealings.,” “Good communication.,” “Great Service nice people.,” “extremely knowledgeable and professional,” “I would highly recommend him for any type of estate planning.,” “Very professional, realistic and reasonable,” “I saw Results and Responses in a very timely matter.,” “his Team is just as great as Mr. McCarthy himself,” ”Would recommend to friends or family.”
If these are the things you are looking for in an Attorney to help protect your family and your legacy, contact our offices today!
Schedule A Case Review
Call (540) 722-2181(540) 722-2181 or Fill Out The Form.
Other Estate Law Aspects We Help You With In Northern Virginia
Once you commit to working with our highly qualified, compassionate attorneys at McCarthy & Akers, PLC, you will be pleased to find that we are comprehensive as well as attentive to detail. We are fully capable of helping you to deal with any and all of the following matters:
- Elder law
- Medicaid preparation
- Special needs trusts
- Spendthrift trusts
- Pet trusts
- Asset protection
- Long-term care
- Family topics
No matter what your estate planning needs are, the attorneys at McCarthy & Akers, PLC are eager to meet them. You will find us accessible, frank, and responsive. Why not call us or fill out one of the contact forms on our website today? You’ll be glad you did.
Our Location
We help families within or near the Northern Virginia area and outside of Virginia when they need to handle issues or an estate for a family member within the state.
Locally, clients come to us from Front Royal, Strasburg, Middleburg, Berryville, Boyce, Purcellville, Manassas, and Warrenton.
What To Do Now:
We welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward and achieve the peace of mind that comes with having everything done properly and efficiently. Since time is often critical to ensure the best result, contact us now by calling us for one-on-one assistance at (540) 722-2181(540) 722-2181 with your questions, a description of your situation, or to schedule a consultation. You may also simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office. You can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours the same day. All information is confidential.