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Serving Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

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Professional Guidance Through
Probate or Trust Administration

Legacy Elder Law Center will handle your estate/trust administration with scrupulous professionalism.

Whether you have been designated to handle the affairs of an individual who has died, or you are managing the assets of a trust for the benefit of certain individuals or charities, the laws of every state require you to fulfill your duties as a “fiduciary.”

A fiduciary is bound to faithfully administer the trust placed in him or her and failure to do so can result in personal liability to estate or trust beneficiaries or even the court. 

Probate & Estate Administration

Probate is the court-supervised process for distributing someone’s estate after they pass away. Even if there is a will, probate is usually required in Virginia and surrounding areas.

At Legacy Elder Law Center, we simplify the process and protect you from common mistakes.

  • We Guide Executors Through:
    Filing with the Commissioner of Accounts
  • Notifying heirs and creditors
  • Appraising and liquidating assets
  • Settling debts and taxes
  • Handling disputes or will contests
  • Distributing assets properly

Why Our Probate Support Matters

Common Worries How We Solve Them
“I don’t want to mess this up legally” We handle every deadline and filing
“The court forms are confusing” We prepare and file everything for you
“I don’t know how to value or sell assets” We connect legal and real estate solutions under one roof
“I’m overwhelmed by family conflict” We help keep things fair and peaceful

 

At best, the fiduciary trust experience can be tedious and extremely time consuming.  At worst, it can be downright confounding.  When the individual must also deal with strong emotions and the ordinary pressures of everyday life, it can be difficult to muster the personal resources, time, and energy to do the job correctly.  Those who are dependent upon the fiduciary may be dealing with their own strong emotions and may hold their own notions about how fast and how thoroughly the estate or trust will be handled. 

Turning the estate or trust over to the Legacy Elder Law Center for administration ensures that it will be handled with scrupulous professionalism.  You can focus on the personal issues that are important and leave the details, tedium, and navigation of the process in capable hands. 

“They help good people through difficult times…”

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Legacy Elder Law Center’s ability to listen to you, map out a financial strategy and follow through with expert planning and advocacy is invaluable in securing your family’s financial future no matter what event comes along down the road.

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Belinda McPherson
Legacy Elder Law was very helpful in assisting me and my family in establishing a Special Needs Trust and ensuring Medicaid covered my mother's rehabilitation cost. Rory is extremely knowledgeable with all aspects of Elder law and in particular Medicare & Medicaid.Odalis worked closely with us, assisted us through the whole process, answered all of our questions, and was a strong advocate for us in dealing with the various agencies.
Dan Stapleton
Our consultation with The Legacy Elder Law Center was very helpful and help us refine and understand our needs. Being able to do it remotely via computer was very convenient
Dawn
Emily listened, she is extremely knowledgeable. She explained things clearly, answered all of my questions and provided me with information that I needed that I didn’t think of.
Melissa Kaiser
Where to start! This law firm is FANTASTIC! As a child of elderly parents in the midst of an alarming legal situation dealing with their care, they were the only firm in town that 1. answered the phone and 2. connected me to someone who could help me right away. The person I worked with was Emily Wanchisn, a wonderful person and paralegal. She helped me interpret the legal documents that were signed by my parents, explained what my responsibilities and limitations were, and did it all with a kindness and compassion you don't find very often in the world these days. I was never once made to feel "crazy" which can happen when emotions are high. I hope someone reads this review and it informs their decision to hire this law firm. They are great and know their stuff!
David Warburton
Knowledgeable, pleasant and no BS
Robert Keller
They were very accommodating and pleasant. Highly recommend.
Dan Hodge
Rory always been good to me he took me on afer my mother passed away and he set me up with a trust account for that i'm i'm greatful
Ashley Butler
I am highly impressed with the professionalism, urgency, and hard work that Rory, Liz, Chandler & others in this office displayed. I needed the appropriate documents filed to support my father in his estate and end of life planning. The package they offer provided all the documents he needed in a fast and urgent timeline. I was met with hugs and warmth as I worked with them closely to make sure everything was precise and correct.I would highly recommend their services no matter what your age is. Having all of the documents you need through out your life so your loved ones always know your wishes. If you are looking for the best, I highly encourage you work with them. I am blessed to have worked with them & Liz is absolutely amazing!Down to earth but professional to make sure you are always comfortable and understand the process.
Julie
I have an awesome consultation! So much valuable information for deciding on what’s needed to protect my mother from wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Ashley Funk
Legacy Law was incredible and I look forward to working with them in the future!
Pablo Sierra
The Legacy Elder Law Center and Odalis, especially, have been I've been extremely helpful in navigating the complex Medicaid environment for us and for my father. They've always been extremely responsive, detailed, and helpful with their recommendations and options as to what to do next. Much appreciated. Highly recommended.
devin sholty
Eliz was great, very informative, knowledgeable, and helpful to get us started down the path to assist in building us a protection plan for the future.
jennifer delapa
The Legacy Elder Law Center has truly bent over backwards to ensure my needs and financial needs have been met. My husband has Early Onset Alzheimer’s and I felt defeated until I met and worked with this fabulous firm. They truly brought me peace and I will be forever grateful.
Kathy Zeamer
Excellent session! Emily listened very well and responded with thoughtful questions that helped provide clarity for all.
Jack Starry
From the first day, Legacy Elder has been transparent and communicative. Tyler was the gentleman we worked with, and he was compassionate, thorough and professional. I am very pleased with my experience with them.
Kerry “KK” Riley
Liz was amazing and full of knowledge about medicaid!! The entire experience was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Jim
Leeann, from GuideWISE has been a blessing for me with her assistance in helping find and keep an excellent Caregiver. She stays in touch regularly and has always been very professional but still caring. I highly recommend GuideWISE.
Amanda Lewis
My experience with Emily during my free 30-minute consultation was very helpful and informative. I reside outside of the state where our estate matters were handled. After speaking with Emily, I felt more comfortable with understanding communication that should be provided to beneficiaries, options on how to proceed with my concerns, and specific language pertaining to the Will. Thank you so much for providing excellent legal information. I can have a good night's sleep and my anxiety around these issues have been greatly reduced after our meeting. Should I need representation in the future, Emily will be my first call.
TZ1000
Excellent interview and experience.
V B
We were very fortunate to have Legacy Elder Law Center assist us with the many issues that arose regarding my brother's death and the sale of his home. The staff is excellent and communicated with us every step of the way and answered our many questions. They are amazing and made a very difficult situation so much easier and manageable. We wish to thank the staff of Legacy Elder Law Center, with special thanks to Steve Bingham and Tyler Sitzlar.
Theresa Christopher
Legacy Law Group truly provides exceptional customer service. Rory's knowledge and professionalism immediately put our family at ease with our complicated guardianship/conservator case. It is very clear he understands the law inside and out. His team is excellent, especially Odalis who I have had the pleasure of working with regularly. She is quick to respond and if there is something she doesn't know, she is following up to find the answer. This team has made a stressful situation feel manageable. We appreciate all of their hard work!
Emes747
It was a warm and a blessed consultation, highly appreciated..Emily is very good in answering all my questions, Superb.Thanks a lot
lee ray
Liz was very knowledgeable about the services provided by Elder Law Center. She was very patient and explain the process in depth.
Jennifer Kline
The consultation was very thorough and it is clear Rory Clark had a great deal of experience and knowledge, even if the situation may be time sensitive due to an illness or family emergency
Pamela Chalip
My phone consultation with Emily went exceptionally well. Emily was informative, direct, clear and compassionate when speaking to me.She answered my questions, provided clear direction, and treated me with compassion. She also introduced the team, fees, and next steps which gave me confidence that Legacy Elder Law Center could give me a sucessful outcome.
cecelia crabbe
My phone consultation was very informative and very professional
David Warburton
Jolly good advice on many key frontsRather expensive but so worth it in the big picture❤️
Lloyd Calderon
Excellent info; listened well to needs and concerns. Knowledgeable and respectful with a dose of empathy.
roger velez
Very professionals and knowledgeable of the process of trust, wills and probates. Once the required information was delivered the process was fast, efficient and a happy outcome. Recommend them for your needs on these matters.
nell fagan
This consultation was very informative and helpful. I look forward to working with your group! I'll be in touch to set up an appointment.
Regina McConnon
My mother and I reached out to Legacy Elder Law Center for legal services related to Medicaid and estate planning for my father. After our initial consultation with Eliz, we knew that we would be in good hands. Odalis was especially wonderful to work with. She was very knowledgeable and always responsive to our questions. We can't thank her enough for all of her work. We're still working with the firm for some additional guardianship and conservatorship issues, and the entire team has been great to work with.
Deborah Reams
Just had my initial consultation. Was gretat & very thorough. Looking forward to my next appointment.
Lisa Erickson
I stumbled on Legacy Elder Law at a critical moment in my mom’s health care journey when I believed I had run out of options. The team at this firm quickly engaged and presented options for helping my mom qualify for Medicaid. Specifically, Odalis took the time to meet with me and explain the process in detail, particularly when I was feeling overwhelmed. She treated me and my family’s situation with kindness, respect and professionalism. Unfortunately, my mom passed before we could complete the process, but Odalis and the LELC team took the time to offer sincere condolences for my loss. I strongly encourage families to seek the services of LELC to properly plan for your loved one’s estate planning and long term care needs prior to critically needing a plan.
John Sinnett
Very good experience working with Steve Bingham. We benefited from Steve's professionalism, experience and smart practical approach. Made for a quick and smooth sale of our property. Thanks Steve!
Vicki Hunter
I had an extraordinarily good experience working with Legacy Elder Law Center. Odalis Aviles handled the Medicaid application process for my brother-in-law. I was so nervous about the whole thing. Odalis walked me through the entire process. She was always calm and encouraging. She taught me patience! She had such a positive influence on me. I would recommend the Legacy Elder Law Center to everyone. You can trust them because they know what they are doing. They care and have your best interest at heart. They are the real deal. Thank you Odalis.
Mia Katzenberger
Emily was incredibly friendly, efficient, and highly knowledgeable. After our consultation, I felt clear and confident about the next steps to take. I would definitely recommend this firm to anyone seeking expert guidance. Thank you!
Deborah Bernick
The phone consultation was clear, thoughtful and addressed all my questions . Thank you to Emily for taking the time to explain all the relevant legal issues for our family.
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