Business Details
13 Years
experience
Estate Planning & Legal Services in Charlottesville, VA
Founded in 2013, our firm specializes in estate planning and legal advocacy, serving Charlottesville and surrounding Virginia counties. With over a decade of combined experience, including honors in senior law clinics and specialized training in guardianship proceedings, we provide tailored solutions for wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives. Our practice emphasizes compassionate guidance through complex legal matters, prioritizing asset protection, tax efficiency, and family security. We maintain active memberships in the Virginia State Bar and local legal associations while offering free initial consultations to ensure accessible, client-centered representation. 
Services
Wills
Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Advance Medical Directives
Guardianship Proceedings
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer free 1-hour initial consultations for all clients
- Serving Charlottesville and 7 surrounding Virginia counties
- Attorney with estate planning experience since 2012
- Specialized training in guardianship and special needs planning
- Active member of Virginia State Bar and local legal associations
Services
Wills
Create legally binding wills to ensure proper asset distribution. Our attorneys help clients outline property transfer plans while minimizing probate costs and tax implications. Documents follow Virginia legal requirements for validity and enforceability.
Trusts
Establish trusts for enhanced asset control and tax advantages. We design revocable and irrevocable trusts tailored to individual needs, including special needs trusts for long-term family care planning.
Powers of Attorney
Draft financial power of attorney documents for decision-making authority. Documents can be structured for immediate effect or disability-triggered activation while maintaining legal safeguards.
Guardianship Proceedings
Provide guardianship legal services for incapacitated adults. As trained guardian ad litem, we represent clients in court proceedings while maintaining impartial recommendations for wards' best interests.
Advance Medical Directives
Create medical directives for healthcare decision-making. Documents appoint agents for medical choices, outline treatment preferences, and ensure family communication rights during incapacity.
People
Jessica Tiller
Attorney
Licensed Virginia attorney since 2012 with specialized training in estate planning and guardianship. Graduated from Campbell University School of Law with senior law clinic honors. Serves on multiple local bar associations.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential for Virginia residents?
Every adult should have a will, power of attorney, and advance medical directive. Trusts may be recommended for asset protection and tax planning purposes.
How does guardianship work in Virginia?
Guardianship requires court proceedings to appoint someone to care for an incapacitated adult. Our firm represents petitioners and acts as guardian ad litem when appointed by courts.
Can same-sex couples create estate plans in Virginia?
Yes, we help same-sex couples establish legal protections to ensure their chosen representatives handle medical and financial decisions.
What happens if someone dies without a will in Virginia?
State intestacy laws determine asset distribution. This often creates family conflicts and may not reflect the deceased's wishes.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free 1-hour initial consultations to discuss your estate planning needs and legal options.
