Virginia Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney, Melanie Lee offers insights and advice to help families protect themselves and those they love and preserve their assets in a practical and easy manner I am an estate planning attorney because estate planning or someone’s lack of planning touched my life in a very real and personal way. The truth is, I remember the very day I became interested in Estate planning. After graduating from Law School, I was completing a clerkship and headed to … [Read more...] about Advice from Your Eldest daughter: Estate Planning and Elder Law blog
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Critical Conversations- Power of Attorney
Here's an important piece of advice from me- Your Oldest Daughter (or sister in some cases :-)) Be Brave and Have the Critical Conversations Everyone knows in theory that they should plan early but having the conversation with someone you love to get at least a basic power of attorney in place is not exactly “light” or fun conversation. One of the hardest parts of working with families is being called when it’s too late to help. Often adult children will contact us wanting us to help an … [Read more...] about Critical Conversations- Power of Attorney
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day! Remember to cherish your Mothers and hold them dear. Here in the United States, this coming Sunday, May 11, is Mother's Day. As most of my clients and friends know…my own Mother, Barbara Lee died last year three days after a wonderful Mother’s Day celebration. I was blessed with an extraordinary Mother who loved me unconditionally. Although, I share with clients and prospects the story of how my Father’s death and lack of planning brought me to the field of estate … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day!
Advice From Your Oldest Daughter
Advice from Your Oldest Daughter: Elder Law and Estate Planning blog Virginia Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney, Melanie Lee offers insights and advice to help Virginia families protect themselves and preserve their assets in a practical and easy manner I am an estate planning attorney because estate planning or someone’s lack of planning touched my life in a very real and personal way. The truth is I remember the very day I became interested in Estate Planning. After graduating from Law … [Read more...] about Advice From Your Oldest Daughter