Wills, Trusts and Estates

Experienced Virginia trusts and estate attorneys help you plan for the future.

Opinions about wills and trusts are often varied and conflicting. At Allred, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, PC, our attorneys believe there is no hard and fast answer for everyone. While a will may be more beneficial to one person and a trust may be more suitable to another. Your individual goals and concerns play a primary role in this decision making process.

DEDICATED FAIRFAX LAWYERS WORK TO PROTECT YOUR LEGACY

The attorneys at Allred, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, PC possess in-depth knowledge about aspects of trusts and estate issues, including:

Estate planning

            Estate taxes

            Executorship duties

            Guardianship

            Living wills

            Living trusts

            Probate

            Probate and will disputes

            Wills drafting and execution

ESTATE PLANNING

Our experienced attorneys can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. We can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate.

FAIRFAX COUNTY IRREVOCABLE TRUST LAWYER

Our lawyers have more than 30 years of experience helping a vast array of individuals as they navigate the complexities of writing wills and trusts. We take a collaborative, team approach as we develop a strategy that will support your best interests. We give our clients direct access to an attorney who is focused on their specific needs and concerns.

By explaining the differences and benefits of wills versus trusts, we are able to lead our clients to an efficient, cost-effective solution. We are committed to giving you the information you need to make educated decisions about your situation. We will offer you the support and fact-based advise you need to feel comfortable and protected.

PROBATE

Our attorneys apply their extensive knowledge about Virginia probate court to guide you through the complex process of

probating a will. We assist executors in all steps of the process, including:

            Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously

            Filing the will with the Virginia probate court

            Closing and opening bank accounts

            Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate

            Paying taxes and other debts

            Locating beneficiaries

            Hiring professional experts when necessary

PROBATE DISPUTES

When disputes occur between beneficiaries, we successfully represent your interests. Our Virginia attorneys have the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. Skillful mediators and litigators, our attorney can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or fastidiously pursue your rights in court when necessary.

Contact our meticulous estate planning attorneys.

Allred, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, PC serves clients in Fairfax and throughout. In an effort to support the best interests of our

clients, we offer competitive fees. Call us at 703 352-1300 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our office.