William J. Kovatch, Jr., Attorney at Law, PLLC

Located in Alexandria, Virginia, we specialize in the legal needs of the elderly community. From estate planning to guardianships to Medicaid planning to special needs trusts, we strive to provide the best quality legal advice suited to your needs, values and goals.
Showing posts with label small estates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label small estates. Show all posts

Friday, May 25, 2012

We Specialize in Small Estates

Are the executor or personal representative on a Virginia estate worth more than $50,000, but less than $200,000? These estates are particularly troublesome, because you still have to file inventories and accountings, and pay the Commissioner of Accounts filing fees as well.

We specialize in assisting with small estates, and doing it at a price that is reasonable. We have a good working relationship with a fiduciary accountant who can prepare the filings at an hourly rate that is lower than an attorney's rate. Attorney rates will only be charged for court proceedings, and reviewing the filings before they are submitted to the Commissioner of Accounts Office.

If you are responsible for an estate that is worth less than $200,000, contact William J. Kovatch, Jr. now for help.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Even Those With Less Than $1 Million Need to Plan

This article explains what estate planning is, and why even those without $1 million need to plan. For Virginia residents, anyone with more than $50,000 in assets needs to plan. I have seen estates worth around $100,000 incur over $10,000 in estate administration costs. Spending $2,000 or less to consult with a lawyer can save both the expense and the hassle.