Plan Ahead—and Be Ready if Conflict Arises

A good estate plan does more than check a box. It should reflect how you actually own property, how your family really operates, and who is realistically able to step in if something happens to you.

Andrews Law PLC works with individuals and families in Central Virginia to create practical wills, trusts, and related documents. The firm also represents executors, trustees, and beneficiaries when questions or disputes arise after someone has passed away.

Estate Planning Services

• Last wills and testaments
• Revocable and limited-purpose trusts
• Beneficiary designations and coordination with non-probate assets
• Powers of attorney for finances and legal decisions
• Advance medical directives and health-care decision-making
• Planning for real estate, including family homes and investment properties

Probate and Estate Administration

Serving as an executor or administrator can be overwhelming. Andrews Law can assist with:

• Understanding your duties and potential personal liability
• Working with the Commissioner of Accounts and the clerk’s office
• Preparing inventories and accountings
• Addressing creditor claims and disputes over debts
• Handling sales or distributions of real property in an estate

Estate and Trust Litigation

When family members disagree over a will, trust, or estate, conflicts can quickly become emotional and expensive. While every effort is made to resolve issues efficiently, Andrews Law PLC can represent you in:

• Will contests and challenges to validity
• Disputes over interpretation of will or trust language
• Claims of undue influence, lack of capacity, or fraud
• Fiduciary-duty claims involving executors, administrators, and trustees
• Disputes involving real property held in an estate or trust