Yes. Estate planning isn’t just about how much money you have. It also allows you to name the people who can make decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself and to communicate your wishes about your property, finances, and health care.

Not necessarily. A revocable living trust can be useful in certain circumstances, especially if you have minor children or a blended family, but a will-based plan may be perfectly appropriate for others. I can help you determine which approach fits your situation.

Yes, if you want someone you trust to have authority to handle financial and legal matters for you if you become unable to do so yourself.

An advance medical directive lets you name someone to make medical decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself and allows you to communicate your wishes about your medical care.

It’s a good idea to review your plan every 3–5 years or after major life changes, such as marriage, divorce, the birth or death of a loved one, or a significant change in your wishes.

Yes. I offer certain estate planning documents individually, including wills, trust restatements, will codicils, trust amendments, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, HIPAA authorizations, deeds of real property to a revocable living trust, and transfer on death deeds.

Most estate plans can be ready for your review within a few weeks of your initial appointment, or sooner. The exact timing depends on the complexity of your plan and how quickly you provide the information needed to draft your documents.

Yes. A revocable living trust does not replace your will entirely. Your estate plan should include the documents appropriate for your circumstances.

A transfer on death deed allows qualifying real estate to pass directly to named beneficiaries at your death without going through probate. Whether it is appropriate depends on your circumstances.

Yes. Grace Law is located in Warrenton, Virginia, and I meet with clients by appointment in Old Town Warrenton. Virtual appointments are also available.

That’s okay. You don’t need to figure it all out before contacting me. We’ll discuss your circumstances and determine what type of plan makes sense for you.