Estate Planning in Virginia
Estate planning is the process by which people develop a plan that ensures that the assets they have worked so hard accumulating during their lifetime are protected and distributed to those they love. Our estate planning practice, at Ryland & Merchak, P.C., includes:
Last Will and Testament
Living Wills
General Power of Attorney
Medical Power of Attorney - Medical Directives
Guardianships and Conservatorships
Trust Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Administration and Probate
In its most basic terms, probate is a court-supervised transfer of title of an asset. Probate is the legal process that takes place after someone dies and involves representation for:
Counsel to executors and trustees
Appointment of a personal representative
Identifying and inventorying property
Proving in court that a will is valid
Appraising property
Paying estate debts and taxes
Distributing property as the last will and testament or court directs
The lawyers at Ryland & Merchak represent beneficiaries and fiduciaries, including executors, trustees, conservators, and guardians throughout the Prince William County, Virginia, probate process including:
Accounting actions
Claims against fiduciaries
Fiduciary docket representation
Will and trust litigation
Debts and demands hearing
We offer clients throughout Northern Virginia:
Initial consultations with an attorney
Personal care and attention
Contingent fees in injury cases
Affordable hourly and fixed fees in other cases
Ryland & Merchak, P.C. serves clients in Northern Virginia. To learn more about the lawyers at Ryland & Merchak please contact us at our office in Woodbridge, Virginia today, 703-491-6400.
Ryland & Merchak, P.C.
Trial Attorneys & Counselors At Law
Independent Executive Center
12728 Directors Loop
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Phone: 703-491-6400 ▪ Fax: 703-491-6429
Ryland & Merchak, P.C., represents people throughout Northern Virginia including residents of Prince William County, Woodbridge, Dale City, Lake Ridge, Occoquan, Montclair, Dumfries, Quantico, Quantico Marine Base, Manassas, Manassas Park, Gainesville, Haymarket, Catharpin, Bristow, Stafford, Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Loudoun County, and Fauquier County.
