When you hear about someone leaving millions of dollars for the care of a beloved... [Read more...]
Girum (“Groom”) Tesfaye, provides extensive estate planning services to individuals and businesses in the DC Metropolitan area (the DMV). His primary focus is to help client’s avoid probate, protect their assets, and provide for the security of their loved ones with a well-crafted estate plan. Read More!
Estate Planning Mistakes: Why Not Knowing the Law Can Be Costly
We have all heard some version of the saying, “Ignorance of the law is no... [Read more...]
What to Do After Inheriting Money: A Smart Guide to Protecting Your Inheritance
When you receive an inheritance, it's natural to start thinking about all the possibilities. You... [Read more...]
A Hole in Hackman’s Plan
Eugene Allen Hackman enjoyed a prolific acting career that spanned several decades. In a bizarre... [Read more...]
Moving and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
Relocating to a new home is an exciting milestone, but moving and estate planning should go hand... [Read more...]
A Message from the Murdochs – Part II
As a Trusts and Estates attorney, I have an unusual fascination with celebrity estates, especially... [Read more...]
Still Fighting: The Estate Planning Legacy of Shannen Doherty
Shannen Doherty spent years fighting breast cancer with courage and candor. In her final days,... [Read more...]
DIY Estate Planning Can Cost More Than You Think
With so many online legal forms, document templates, and "do-it-yourself" software available today, DIY estate planning has... [Read more...]
When Estate Planning Documents Say One Thing—and Mean Another
Two recent conversations at Summit, one about blended family planning and one about trust language,... [Read more...]
Why Every 18-Year-Old Needs Legal Documents
Turning 18 is an exciting milestone. Whether your child is graduating from high school, heading... [Read more...]
Declare Your Independence From Intestacy
Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the right to determine our own destiny. Yet many... [Read more...]
Understanding Trustee Responsibility and What Comes Next
Being named as a trustee is an honor, but it also comes with significant obligations.... [Read more...]
