Estate Planning

Understanding clients' current and future needs

Legal Matters - Estate Planning (Winter 2010)

Planning for a family's long term well being is often a difficult, emotionally laden process—even before the legal aspects of estate planning come into play.  Estate plans must account for your present needs, contain contingent plans for what should be done if you become incapacitated, and dictate the dispersal of your assets after your passing.  The Law Offices of David A. Sattler recognize that lives and assets are not neatly contained in a single jurisdiction. Their attorneys will guide you through the maze of Federal, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC laws and policies regarding wills, trusts, and estates.

The Law Offices of David A. Sattler aims to demystify the estate planning process by listening to clients' concerns and explaining—in everyday language—the legal options that best meet their needs.  The firm has more than ten years of experience practicing law in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, and they work directly with clients and other professionals to ensure clients have comprehensive estate plans that address everything from simple bequests to estate and gift tax concerns and more.  Many of the firm's clients are referrals from financial planners, accountants, and previous clients familiar with their attention to detail and knowledge of the law.

Wills, trusts, and other estate planning tools

The exact makeup of an estate plan depends on the goal of its creator(s): an estate plan meant to preserve assets for a disabled child is constructed very differently than a plan designed to donate large funds to charitable organizations.  The firm develops relationships with clients to understand their exact circumstances and help them determine what estate planning tools should be used to protect themselves, their assets, and their loved ones.  Their services include drafting, finalizing, and updating:

The Law Offices of David A. Sattler makes sure clients address decisions they may not even know they had to make, such as whose name needs to go on an asset's title to ensure it is consistent with the estate plan, and provides guidance for those whose understanding of estate plans is minimal. When the time comes, she also helps clients through the probate and estate administration process.  

Contact The Law Offices of David A. Sattler

Located in Arlington, VA, The Law Offices of David A. Sattler works with clients in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  The firm provides prompt, courteous service to families who need help constructing wills, trusts, and other legal documents crucial to estate planning.

Reach out to The Law Offices of David A. Sattler online or at 703-504-2100 to work with a seasoned estate planning lawyer.