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Washington, D.C. Estate Planning Attorneys

Ensuring Your Wishes Are Carried Out with an Experienced Washington, D.C. Estate Planning Lawyer

Making an estate plan can seem like a daunting task, and it's easy to put off until “someday.” Unfortunately, too many people put off estate planning till it's too late. The truth is that planning for your family's future and ensuring your assets are protected can give you much-needed peace of mind. 

Protecting your loved ones and your assets is too important a task to leave to chance. That's why it's important to work with an experienced Washington D.C. estate planning lawyer is essential in ensuring that your wishes are carried out after you pass away or become incapacitated. At J.S. Burton, PLC, our estate planning attorneys understand the importance of providing comprehensive and customized plans that reflect your values and goals. 

Our experienced estate planning lawyers in Washington, D.C. can help you prepare a variety of legal documents including wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, and living wills. We also offer a multitude of other services including estate tax planning, asset protection, and charitable giving. 

With our experienced Washington, D.C. estate planning attorneys by your side, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of according to your wishes and that all legal matters are handled properly. 

Nothing is More Important than Protecting Your Family's Future

The reality is that many people pass away without having made adequate arrangements to protect their loved ones and assets. This can be a devastating experience for those left behind, who are then forced to deal with complications that could have been avoided had they been prepared. 

With over two decades of experience in estate planning, our knowledgeable and compassionate estate planning attorneys in Washington, D.C., understand the value of creating a comprehensive plan to protect your assets and legacies. We will work with you to create a personalized estate plan that meets your individual needs and desires. 

Our experienced Washington, D.C. estate planning attorneys provide comprehensive services, which include:

  • Drafting Wills and Trusts 
  • Estate Tax Planning 
  • Asset Protection Planning 
  • Charitable Giving Strategies 
  • Business Succession Planning 
  • Elder Law Services 
  • Guardianships and Conservatorships 

Our attorneys will take the time to get to know you and your goals, so that they can develop an estate plan tailored specifically to meet your needs. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable with your legal arrangements, so we strive to make sure that our clients are kept informed and that their wishes are respected. 

Contact Our Washington, D.C. Estate Planning Attorneys Today

At J.S. Burton, PLC, we understand how difficult it can be to think about the future when you’re focused on the present, but we also know that estate planning is essential in protecting your assets and loved ones in the event of your death or incapacitation. We take pride in helping our clients achieve the peace of mind they need by providing comprehensive, sensitive, and personalized estate planning services. 

It's never too early or too late to take control of your legacy and make sure that you have a plan in place to protect your family’s future. The important thing is to not put off estate planning till it's too late. 

If you’re ready to start protecting your future and the future of your family, contact our experienced Washington, D.C. estate planning attorneys by filling out online form or calling us at (888) 885-9001 for a free consultation. We look forward to working with you!

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    Mr. Burton, Esq. is an excellent estate planning attorney and I recommend him with a 5 star rating. He is patient and answers all questions. His organization of the plan that he provided was in a binder and very complete.
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    I just had a great experience with this firm in preparing my estate planning documents. I needed to update some wishes and also ensure everything is in line for the state of Virginia, as I moved here from Pennsylvania. I worked with Fallon Francesca Whi

    - Wendy V.
    "I would highly recommend him."
    I have met with Mr Burton several times and always found him to be professional and personable
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    J S Burton, PLC has helped with my estate planning. All aspects of my trust are clearly defined in an easy-to-understand folder. They coordinated with my financial planner seamlessly. The staff is friendly and personable. I highly endorse J S Burton.
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    J S Burton, PLC has been our family's trusted estate planner for over 20 years. Their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication are unmatched. They guide us through complex decisions with ease and clarity, always with a personal approach.
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    J S Burton, PLC is an excellent estate planning firm—highly skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced. They listened with great kindness, compassion, and courtesy. All questions were answered, and a perfect estate plan was created. Very happy!
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    FAQs

    • What is a HIPAA Authorization?
      Some medical providers have refused to release information, even to spouses and adult children authorized by the Healthcare Power of Attorney on the grounds that the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, prohibits such releases.  Therefore, as part of your incapacity planning, you should sign a HIPAA authorization form that allows the release of medical information to your agents, successor trustees, family or any other individuals you wish to designate.
    • What is a living will or advance medical directive?
      A living will or advance medical directive informs others of your preferred medical treatment should you become permanently unconscious, terminally ill, or otherwise unable to make or communicate decisions regarding treatment.  In conjunction with other estate planning tools, it can bring peace of mind and security while avoiding unnecessary expense and delay in the event of future incapacity.
    • What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
      The law allows you to appoint someone to decide about medical treatment options if you lose the ability to decide for yourself.  You can do this by using a "Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care" or Health Care Proxy where you designate the person or persons to make such decisions on your behalf. You can allow your health care agent to decide about all health care or only about certain treatments. You may also give your agent instructions that he or she has to follow. Your agent can then make sure that health care professionals follow your wishes and can decide how your wishes apply as your medical condition changes. Hospitals, doctors and other health care providers must follow your agent's decisions as if they were your own.
    • Who may act as an agent under a Power of Attorney?
      In general, an agent, or attorney in fact, may be anyone who is legally competent and over the age of majority.  Most individuals select a close family member such as a spouse, sibling, or adult child, but any person such as a friend or a professional with an outstanding reputation for honesty would be ideal.  You may appoint multiple agents to serve either simultaneously or separately.  Appointing more than one agent to serve simultaneously can be problematic because if any one of the agents is unavailable to sign, action may be delayed.  Confusion and disagreement between simultaneous agents can also lead to inaction.  Therefore, it is usually more prudent to appoint one individual as the primary agent and nominate additional individuals to serve as alternate agents if your first choice is unwilling or unable to serve.