Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Arlington, VA
At Gene Robinson Law, we prioritize trust as the foundation of every attorney-client relationship. Our team approaches each case with personalized care, crafting tailored solutions rather than generic templates. With decades of combined experience in estate planning, probate, and guardianship, we provide knowledgeable advice grounded in successful case outcomes. Our services extend beyond legal counsel to include fiduciary support, ensuring comprehensive solutions for asset protection and elder care. We serve clients across Arlington, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and surrounding counties, maintaining a commitment to attentive and intelligent legal counsel.Our founder, a Certified Financial Planner, integrates legal and financial expertise to address complex estate planning needs while emphasizing transparency and client education throughout the process.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate
Guardianship
Trust Administration
Elder Abuse
Long-Term Care
Powers of Attorney
Advance Directives
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate plans tailored to your unique circumstances
- Our team combines legal and financial planning expertise through CFP certification
- We provide fiduciary services alongside traditional legal counsel
- We serve Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. with local market knowledge
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in estate matters
Associations and certifications
- Certified Financial Planner
What people say
Personalized care
Decades of experience
Terrific job
Competence and integrity
Client friendly approach
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and establish clear instructions for property distribution. We create customized wills, trusts, and advance directives that reflect individual wishes while minimizing tax implications. Our attorneys work closely with clients to address unique family dynamics and financial situations.
Probate
We guide executors through Virginia's probate process, ensuring proper asset distribution and debt settlement. Our services include court filings, tax preparation, and dispute resolution to efficiently settle estates while protecting personal representatives from liability.
Guardianship
Our guardianship services protect vulnerable adults through court-appointed decision-making authority. We help families establish legal frameworks for medical and financial care while advocating for clients' best interests in court proceedings.
Trust Administration
We assist trustees with managing and distributing trust assets according to grantor intentions. Our services include beneficiary communication, tax filings, and investment oversight to ensure proper trust administration in compliance with Virginia law.
Elder Abuse
Our firm advocates for seniors facing abuse or neglect in care facilities. We investigate claims of physical mistreatment, financial exploitation, and inadequate care while pursuing legal remedies to protect victims' rights and secure compensation.
People
Gene D. Robinson III
Attorney at Law
Gene D. Robinson III is a Certified Financial Planner and estate planning attorney with over a decade of experience in Northern Virginia. He combines legal and financial expertise to create comprehensive estate plans for families.
Amanda H. Lee
Associate Attorney
Amanda H. Lee assists clients with estate planning and probate matters, bringing legal expertise to our firm's practice in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
Charlene Comer
Paralegal
Charlene Comer provides essential support for estate planning and guardianship cases, working closely with clients throughout the legal process.
Faith Powell
Paralegal
Faith Powell assists with trust administration and probate documentation, ensuring accurate preparation of legal instruments for our clients.
Shelly Tredway
Paralegal
Shelly Tredway supports our team with estate planning document preparation and client communication in Northern Virginia.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. We help determine which instruments best meet your specific needs.
How does guardianship work in Virginia?
Virginia courts appoint guardians for incapacitated adults to manage healthcare and financial decisions when individuals can't make these choices themselves.
Can I avoid probate with proper planning?
Yes, strategic use of trusts and beneficiary designations can help assets transfer outside probate while maintaining your control during life.
What services do you offer for elder care?
We provide guardianship establishment, long-term care planning, and legal protection for seniors facing abuse or neglect in care facilities.
How are trust disputes resolved?
We help trustees navigate conflicts through negotiation, mediation, or litigation while protecting trust beneficiaries' interests and preserving grantor intentions.
