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Why Would I Hire a Lawyer When I Can Do My Will Online?
Why Would I Hire a Lawyer When I Can Do My Will Online?

Although cost-saving and avoiding unnecessary expenditures is a savvy idea, there are some areas where it really doesn’t pay to get the cheapest deal. One of those areas is estate planning. 

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawMay 30, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
Supporting Your Loved Ones While Protecting Yourself
Supporting Your Loved Ones While Protecting Yourself

With the coronavirus disrupting so many people’s incomes and financial security, we thought there is no better time to dive into the subject of making personal loans to friends and family. 

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CollectionsWakefield LawMay 19, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
Personal Injury Q&A: How Will the Pandemic Impact My Personal Injury Claim?
Personal Injury Q&A: How Will the Pandemic Impact My Personal Injury Claim?

Q. I was injured in a car accident. Before the pandemic started, my doctor recommended regular physical therapy. Now, I don’t want to go out, so I’m just not getting medical treatment for my recovery. Is this going to impact my personal injury claim?

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Personal InjuryWakefield LawMay 4, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
Diving into Tricky Conversations: Talking with Your Loved Ones about What Lies Ahead
Diving into Tricky Conversations: Talking with Your Loved Ones about What Lies Ahead

In households across America, this public health crisis is raising typically taboo topics and thrusting these conversations into the light. But, do we all know how to do it?

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawApril 28, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
Maybe It's Time to Make a Plan
Maybe It's Time to Make a Plan

Creating a plan is like weaving a safety net. You don’t want to be doing it when your hands are shaking and something truly scary is looming. You want to weave that safety net now, in moments of relative calm, so if the worst comes, you can focus on getting well, not worrying about “what if.”

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawApril 15, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
Has Business Slowed Since the Start of the Pandemic?
Has Business Slowed Since the Start of the Pandemic?

Being a business owner in the time of COVID-19 is full of uncertainties, to say the least. For many businesses throughout Northern Virginia, revenues have slowed and future projects have been put on hold.

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CollectionsWakefield LawApril 2, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
What COVID-19 Could Mean for You and Your Loved Ones
What COVID-19 Could Mean for You and Your Loved Ones

In just the past few weeks, the COVID-19 concern has risen to new heights. Of course, we should be careful during flu season every year. This year, however, the threat to health and wellbeing is elevated by a global pandemic. Does this mean it’s time to panic? No, it does not. But, there are things we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawMarch 19, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
Don’t Let Romance Cloud Your Judgment
Don’t Let Romance Cloud Your Judgment

They say nothing kills the romance faster than getting mixed up in a financial dispute. As a collection law practice, we don’t just represent companies with outstanding invoices. Regularly, individuals come to us with requests to collect debts of a more personal nature.

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CollectionsWakefield LawMarch 16, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
So, You Want to Start a Business...What's So Great about an LLC?
So, You Want to Start a Business...What's So Great about an LLC?

When forming a new business, there are a number of entity structures to choose from. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is one structure that many business owners choose because it is relatively simple, and it is more flexible than a traditional corporation.

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BusinessWakefield LawMarch 4, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
Do You Know Who You’re Contracting With?
Do You Know Who You’re Contracting With?

There are important pieces that must be in place to make a contract enforceable by law. One of these pieces is knowing who the parties are and properly naming them in your contract. How is it possible to enter into a contract without knowing the parties involved? It’s actually a lot more common than you might think.

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Business, CollectionsWakefield LawFebruary 25, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
Estate Planning: Getting Started Checklist
Estate Planning: Getting Started Checklist

Check out our checklist for how to get started with your estate plan!

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawJanuary 29, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
How the SECURE Act Could Change Your Estate Plan
How the SECURE Act Could Change Your Estate Plan

In the past, we have given advice about how to best preserve your IRA and maximize its benefit for both you and your heirs. However, that advice could be about to change. 

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawJanuary 21, 2020Wakefield Law, PLLC
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples

Estate planning is not just for married couples. In fact, it may be even more important for those who choose to remain unmarried.

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawDecember 31, 2019Wakefield Law, PLLC
How Does a Personal Injury Attorney Get Paid?
How Does a Personal Injury Attorney Get Paid?

If you were recently injured in an accident, you may be wondering what your options are with regard to a personal injury claim. But first, what does it mean to file a personal injury claim? And how do the lawyers behind these claims get paid?

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Personal InjuryWakefield LawDecember 24, 2019Wakefield Law, PLLC
5 Legal Actions Every Small Business Should Take
5 Legal Actions Every Small Business Should Take

There are a few simple, inexpensive legal steps that you can take now to protect your business in the future.

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Wakefield LawDecember 12, 2019Wakefield Law, PLLC
Using an LLC to Protect Your Life Savings
Using an LLC to Protect Your Life Savings

Whether you are just starting a new venture or are building your existing business, being an entrepreneur is an exciting endeavor! But, being an entrepreneur does come with its risks…

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BusinessWakefield LawNovember 30, 2019Wakefield Law, PLLC
Don't Let Estate Planning Scare You
Don't Let Estate Planning Scare You

Don’t let estate planning scare you this Halloween. Take action to prepare for the future instead.

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawOctober 30, 2019Wakefield Law, PLLC
Are You Expecting? Get Estate Planning Out of the Way NOW
Are You Expecting? Get Estate Planning Out of the Way NOW

You’ve read the books. You’ve taken the classes. You have met with the doctor and secured a great spot in childcare. So, are you totally ready for your new baby’s arrival?

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawOctober 17, 2019Wakefield Law, PLLC
Don’t Wait to Hire an Attorney as a “Last Resort”
Don’t Wait to Hire an Attorney as a “Last Resort”

We have spent thirty years whittling down and simplifying our engagement letter. Why? Because we believe an open, honest attorney-client relationship is based on trust.

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Collections, Estate Planning, Landlord-Tenant, Personal InjuryWakefield LawOctober 14, 2019Wakefield Law, PLLC
What Happens to Your Student Loans When You Die?
What Happens to Your Student Loans When You Die?

One in three consumers over the age of 40 are still paying on their student loans. Are you one of them?

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Estate PlanningWakefield LawSeptember 24, 2019Wakefield Law, PLLC
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