An estate plan is a tool for managing your assets in life and at death. An estate plan can provide you with peace of mind, and be the best gift you can give to your family. A well—crafted estate plan can not only ensure that your affairs are properly handled in the event of your incapacity, but also that your property passes to the people you choose in the most efficient way possible.
In addition, a well-crafted estate plan can minimize family taxes, tension and disputes after your death. Will: A public document that provides for the payment of your debts and the distribution of your probate assets at death. Trust: A private document that provides for the management of designated assets by a trustee outside of probate.
Guardian for Minors: Person s appointed by you to care for your children at your death. Executor: The person or entity named in your will that accepts appointment by the court to handle your estate after your death. After college, she worked as a Real Estate Paralegal in Charlottesville for a few years before proceeding to law school. Shortly thereafter, she returned to Virginia and devoted the next eleven years to personal injury practice. At that time, she hoped to focus on an area of law that involved medical issues, while at the same time expand into other areas.
Quite an eclectic mix! We strive to represent the members of this community. Our goal at Tucker Griffin Barnes is not to be a mass production mega firm. Each department is an intimate group led by a partner and staffed with highly qualified individuals.
Every one of my clients gets my personal attention.
