Protect your children’s inheritance. Avoid probate. Protect your life savings from nursing home costs. Leave a legacy for your children. Make your intentions clear.
Estate planning and elder law planning is a generous act of care for your family. It’s a forward-thinking and compassionate gesture that ensures clarity at a time of confusion and preservation at a time of loss.
Our law firm has witnessed first-hand how families suffer without a clear plan or legal guidance. We can work with you to craft the right plan for you and your loved ones. To schedule your consultation, please fill out the form on the bottom of this page and we’ll call you shortly.
Our Estate Planning Program
We’ve developed a straightforward estate planning process where we work one-on-one to build your customized, unique plan. Our goal will be to preserve your assets, minimize your costs and create a clear path for your children’s future.
SIMPLE, CUSTOMIZED PLAN
We make your estate planning experience simple yet detailed. We’ll address all of your family’s unique needs. You’ll have a complete estate plan in weeks.
FAIR, FLAT FEE
We don’t charge a lavish hourly rate. We provide exceptional services at a reasonable, flat fee. No surprises. 100% transparency.
PEACE OF MIND
You deserve to stop worrying about the future and start living today. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that you and your family will be well taken care of.
NEW: AFTER HOURS AVAILABILITY!
We know it’s hard to take off during the work day. We now offer Estate Planning meetings from 5-8 pm for the busy professional. Ask about this service during your intake call.
Schedule a time to come in for your first session. Our attorneys will answer your questions, discuss concerns you have for your family, and help you understand the best path forward. Click the button below to schedule your consultation with our experienced attorneys.
What’s Included in Your Estate Plan?
WILL
Select who you want to inherit your home, money and other assets (and who to leave out).
LIVING TRUST
Ensure your family will inherit your assets without the delay and expense of probate.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Choose someone to pay your bills and take care of your money if you need help.
MEDICAL DIRECTIVE
Choose someone to make medical decisions and take care of you if you need help.
We can also help you with Special Needs Planning and Pet Trusts.
WHY OUR CLIENTS CHOOSE US
"From the moment we first video-chatted with Misha to when we stepped into their office, we felt reassured and supported throughout the entire process of setting up our trust and will.
Misha, in particular, was a standout professional. His approachability and personable demeanor immediately put us at ease. He took the time to thoroughly explain every aspect of the process, ensuring we fully understood all the terms and implications. His knowledge and expertise were evident, yet he communicated in a way that was easy to grasp, making the entire experience stress-free.
Scheduling appointments with Misha was effortless. The day of the signing ceremony was nothing short of impressive. Misha, along with Adriane and Jerome, orchestrated the ceremony seamlessly, making it feel like a breeze. Their attention to detail and organization made the entire process feel simple and straightforward.
Overall, we cannot thank Misha, Adriane and Jerome enough for their outstanding service. They gave us peace of mind and the comfort that our affairs were in capable hands. We wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of trust and will legal assistance."
Amy C.
"The Speedwell Team did an outstanding job in updating our legal documents and adding a trust. Alex guided us throughout the process. As seniors we truly appreciated her patience in answering our endless questions. She was a delight to work with. Misha and Adriane rounded out the team and provided valuable input to the final documents. Additionally, the summary document and other instructions were very helpful. In fact, our Financial Advisor was very impressed with them! We highly recommend Speedwell, and we would not hesitate to use them again in the future."
Robert
“We can’t say enough good things about Michael “Misha” Gill. His service in preparing our living trust and other estate planning documents was superb. My wife and I presented an unusual, complex situation but it didn’t throw Misha for a second. He was extremely helpful, clarified many questions, gave excellent advice, and delivered answers in a clear and straightforward manner. He is calm and efficient. He is thorough and methodical. He kept in touch throughout the process. He made a thing like this as easy as can possibly be. Plus he’s a really nice guy. I could go on and on but I’ll finish by saying that if you need a lawyer for estate planning purposes, don’t look any further. Misha is your man.”
David C.
LEARN FROM OUR VIDEOS
Here are answers to common estate planning questions that can help you start thinking about your estate plan today.
Learn why you need an advance medical directive.
Learn how to protect your children’s inheritance from distant relatives.
Learn why you shouldn’t let the probate court dictate how your children inherit your assets.
What Happens If You Don’t Have An Estate Plan?
NO CONTROL
Suddenly “other people” will decide your fate if you become disabled or lose your mental faculties. You’ll lose control of your assets and your medical care decisions.
COSTLY PROBATE
Your children might suffer the emotional distress of probate court: the endless delays; the expensive costs; only to be dragged into court and have their lives become public record.
NO INHERITANCE
Your children might be left with pennies on the dollar because of expensive probate costs and litigation with family members who want a piece of your money.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
In addition to helping you create your estate plan, we can also guide your family through court proceedings.
ESTATE PLANNING
We help protect families by creating custom wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and many more.
GUARDIANSHIPS AND CONSERVATORSHIPS
As a court-appointed guardian, our attorney represents families in court for guardianship and conservatorship proceedings in the event of mental or physical incapacity.
PROBATE AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION
If someone in your family passed away, we can guide you through the Alexandria probate court process and can help you administer your loved one’s trust.
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT WORKING WITH US?
FULL SERVICE
Other attorneys offer instructions and ask you to do the work. We handle everything for you from start to finish.
FAIR, FLAT FEE
Other attorneys charge a lavish hourly rate. We have a reasonable, flat fee so there are no surprises.
FAST & SIMPLE
Other attorneys make the process drawn out and complicated. We’ve created a process that makes it simple and painless.
MEET OUR MANAGING ATTORNEY
Hi, I’m Misha Gill, estate planning and elder law attorney in Alexandria, Virginia. Every day, my team and I have the privilege of helping families plan for a better future. Our motto is, “If you’re focused on the wellbeing of others, good things will happen to you and those around you.”
We prefer to use the phrase “personal legal affairs” to describe Speedwell’s practice because estate and elder law planning often bring up issues that could be variously categorized as family law, contracts, business, and real estate law, among others. Misha’s background in business, finance, and entrepreneurship serve him well in advising his clients on all matters related to their personal legal affairs.
Let’s meet and talk about how we can help your family. Click the button below to schedule your consultation with us.
SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION
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Click here to learn about our intake process before you schedule a consultation. Also, please respect our time and schedule a call only when you’re ready to hire an attorney.