Estate Planning
Protect What You've Built.
Preserve What Matters.
Virginia Estate Planning Services
Wills • Trusts • Powers of Attorney • Legacy Planning
Bernice Stafford-Turner
Virginia Attorney-At-Law
32 Years of experience
804-218-4357(HELP)
Estate Planning, Civil Litigation & Public Policy Law
You Don't Have to Be Wealthy to Need an Estate Plan
For many families, their home is their
most valuable asset.
Estate planning may help you consider
how that home should pass to the next generation,
who should manage your affairs, and
how to reduce avoidable confusion or disputes.
Whether you have substantial assets or a
modest estate, your wishes matter.
You've worked hard to build a life and create opportunities for the people you love. A thoughtful estate plan can help protect your wishes, provide direction for your loved ones, and make difficult decisions easier during life's most challenging moments.
Whether you're creating your first will, considering a trust, or updating an existing estate plan, understanding your options is an important first step.
Plan today. Protect tomorrow.
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Your Legacy Deserves a Plan
Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. It's for homeowners, parents, grandparents, business owners, and anyone who wants a say in what happens to their property and who can make decisions on their behalf.
Without appropriate planning, Virginia law may determine how certain assets are distributed after death. Your loved ones may also face additional legal proceedings, expenses, or uncertainty.
A properly designed estate plan can help you:
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Identify who should receive your property.
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Make arrangements for minor children.
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Designate trusted individuals to make financial or healthcare decisions if you become incapacitated.
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Evaluate whether a trust may help accomplish your goals.
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Prepare your loved ones for the responsibilities that follow your death.
Estate planning is more than preparing documents. It's about making informed decisions for your future..
Comprehensive Estate Planning
Estate Plan Reviews and Updates
Major life changes—including marriage, divorce, a new child, a home purchase, or the death of a loved one—may make it important to review existing estate planning documents.
Probate and Estate Administration
Following a death, an executor or administrator may need guidance about probate, estate obligations, and distributing property in accordance with Virginia law.
Services are subject to confirmation of the attorney's practice areas, availability, and acceptance of representation.
Last Will & Testaments
A will allows you to express how certain property should be distributed after death, designate an executor, and nominate guardians for minor children.
Living Trusts
A living trust may provide a way to manage assets during your lifetime and distribute properly funded trust assets after death, potentially avoiding probate for those assets.
Power of Attorney
A durable financial power of attorney can authorize a person you trust to handle designated financial matters if you become unable to act or need assistance.
Medical Directives
Document your healthcare preferences and designate someone to make healthcare decisions when you cannot communicate your wishes.
Estate planning legal services described on this page are provided independently by Bernice Stafford Turner, a Virginia attorney, and not by Access Point Collective.
Access Point Collective is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal services. It receives no referral fees, commissions, or portion of legal fees from the attorney.
Information presented on this page is for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this page or contacting the attorney does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after the attorney completes any necessary review and agrees to undertake the matter.
Legal services are subject to attorney availability, conflict-of-interest review, and applicable professional responsibility requirements.