Top Fairfax, VA Wills Lawyers Near You
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Griffin Selby Law PLLC
Wills Lawyers | Serving Fairfax, VA
View ProfileGriffin Selby Law PLLC has experience helping clients with their Wills needs in Fairfax, Virginia.
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The Eleff Law Group
Wills Lawyers | Serving Fairfax, VA
View ProfileThe Eleff Law Group has experience helping clients with their Wills needs in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Griffin Selby Law PLLC
Wills Lawyers | Serving Fairfax, VA
View ProfileGriffin Selby Law PLLC is experienced handling Wills cases in the Fairfax area.
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Fairfax Wills Information
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Do I Really Need a Lawyer for My Will?
A will is a legal document that allows a person to decide how property and assets will be distributed after death. If a will does not exist, the state's probate court disburses the person's belongings according to intestacy laws.
What a Will Attorney Does
Although you can write a will without the benefit of legal counsel, the best course is to consult A Fairfax wills attorney. The attorney can draft your will to ensure it is legal, that your wishes are honored, and anticipate contingencies that could prevent the will from being challenged.
Best Time to Seek Legal Help
No matter what your legal issue may be, it is always best to seek legal help early in the process. An attorney can help secure what is likely to be the best possible outcome for your situation and avoid both unnecessary complications or errors.
Tips on Approaching an Initial Attorney Consultation
- Use the consultation as a means of gaining a better understanding of your legal situation.
- Ask the attorney how many cases similar to yours he/she has handled. An attorney's experience and knowledge can speak to their expertise (or lack of) in addressing your situation.
- Your attorney should be able to articulate roughly how long a case like yours will take to resolve and what sort of procedures to expect.
- Determine how comfortable you are working with the lawyer and/or law firm.
How will an attorney charge me?
A reputable attorney will be very upfront about how he/she will charge you. The three most common fee structures that attorneys use to charge for their services are:
- Bill by the hour
- Contingent fee agreement
- Flat fee agreement
Depending on your specific legal situation, it's possible that only one type of fee structure is available. For instance, criminal defense attorneys almost always bill by the hour. In a flat fee arrangement, an attorney accepts a one-time payment to help you resolve your issue. With a contingent fee agreement, the client pays little to nothing upfront and the attorney receives a percentage of the money recovered if you win your case.