Estate Planning

Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow.

Estate planning isn’t just about distributing assets—it’s about making intentional decisions
now to protect your family, your finances, and your future. Whether you’re planning for
your children, caring for aging parents, or ensuring your medical wishes are honored,
our firm offers clear guidance and comprehensive legal support every step of the way.

Why Estate Planning Matters

Many people think estate planning is only for the wealthy or elderly—but the truth is, everyone
can benefit. Without an estate plan, important decisions about your assets, health care,
and loved ones may be left up to the courts. With a properly prepared estate plan,
you retain control and provide certainty and comfort to those you care about most.

Estate Planning Helps:

• Avoid unnecessary probate delays and expenses
• Ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes
• Make your medical and financial wishes known if you become incapacitated
• Appoint guardians for minor children or dependents
• Plan for blended families or nontraditional family structures
• Protect your business or real estate investments with succession planning
• Keep your financial affairs private by avoiding public probate
• Reduce stress, confusion, and potential conflict among family members or
business partners
• Update your plan as life changes- marriage, divorce, births, deaths, or major financial events

Our Estate Planning Services

We offer customized estate planning solutions tailored to your individual circumstances.

Our services include:

• Wills and Revocable Living Trusts – Create legally binding documents that reflect your wishes and protect your beneficiaries.
• Powers of Attorney – Appoint trusted individuals to make financial or legal decisions if you’re unable to.
• Advance Healthcare Directives / Living Wills – Clearly state your medical preferences and appoint healthcare decision-makers.
• HIPPA Authorizations – Allow designated individuals access to your medical records to make informed healthcare decisions and coordinate your care.
• Personal Property Memorandums – Specify the distribution of sentimental or tangible personal items (such as jewelry, heirlooms, or artwork) without needing to amend your will or trust.
• Memorial Instructions – Provide guidance for funeral, burial, or memorial arrangements to help your family honor your wishes.
• Trust Funding Guidance – Ensure your trust is properly funded by helping you retitle assets and coordinate beneficiary designations to align with your estate plan.

Get Started Today!

Whether you’re just starting to think about estate planning or need to update an existing plan,
we’re here to help. Our attorneys will take the time to understand your goals and create
a plan that gives you confidence in the future. Schedule a consultation today
and take the first step toward peace of mind.

Consult Thompson Law

Thompson Law Group, PLLC encourages you to consult a Virginia licensed attorney before entering into estate planning services. It’s much less time consuming to avoid legal problems than to fix them. Feel free to contact us for a free quote.

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