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Deborah Matthews

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Licensed for 22 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Deborah G Matthews| No address is available.Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Website: N/A

Reviews

Susan
September 18, 2021

As coincidently both my estate attorney and the estate attorney for a real estate client of mine Deborah hit it out of the park for the rapid and seamless transfer of my dear client's Trust when he suddenly passed a week before settlement of his condo. The condo was in his Trust and I was sure the formalities could not be done in time to close on a wonderful contract for the sale of his condo. In one day Deborah contacted to successor and lined up all the paperwork with her and the settlement company in order for the successor to sign 4 days later. I know without a doubt it would not have happened if not for Deborah's swift actions, excellent knowledge of what to do and desire to get it done for my client. Five stars for sure!!!

Neil
September 28, 2020

Deborah was highly recommended by close friends who's judgement I respect.We were not disappointed with the service that was provided.We had wills,medical directives,and trusts prepared that totally satisfied our needs and feel like we are well protected.Plan to use her again for future work

anonymous
September 10, 2020

Ms. Matthews was very thorough and thoughtful in helping us revise our wills . She made changes and then more changes as we thought about how we wanted our estate to be settled. Her staff is very responsive and kind.

Evan
September 21, 2019

I was recommended to Deborah by a close friend of mine who’s judgement I respect, (perfectionist when it comes to legal/tax matters). I also have advanced cancer so there was a time constraint to get this done. Deborah was very considerate and got me into my initial meeting within the week – I know she had to shuffle a few appointments as she is in very high demand. I required several documents of a high legal/technical nature that included: • Last Will and Testament • Trust Deed • Deed of Assignment • Memorandum of Instruction • Power of Attorney • Advanced Medical Directive • HIPAA Release I received a draft of the documents much faster than expected. Not a single amendment was required. We set up an appointment to sign the documentation. Deborah was completely prepared for the meeting which was completed in record time. I walked out knowing me and my loved ones are legally protected to the full extent of the law. Also want to take this opportunity to give a big shout out to Deborah’s legal team Cassandra and Natalie, (hope I spelt your name right). They are a delight who really know their jobs. Well done folks. I would recommend Deborah and Team to anyone.

anonymous
April 24, 2019

Deb handled my estate plan and documents in a professional and efficient manner. No time was wasted. I'm confident that I got the best legal advice and recommendations for my situation.

anonymous
December 28, 2018

She responded quickly and saw me right away when I had an urgent need. Everything was completed smoothly and efficiently by the entire office team. They offered full service completion of my estate documents. Ms Matthews rhinks quickly and planned all my documents including communicating rapidly with my other attorneys to make sure that I had all I needed. She was very kind with the fees and understood my problems very well.

Shawn
January 14, 2018

I am a 60 year old career professional with two properties and nearing retirement with a big family. Deb assembled all my legal papers including a revocable trust, power of attorney, health care power of attorney, deeds, and will. She is an expert lawyer, patient, kind, willing to explain numerous complicated legal scenarios, savvy, and dedicated to educating her clients. For anyone of any age, I highly recommend her for estate planning! She is on top of current legal needs for all.

anonymous
July 26, 2017

Deborah guided me through the entire process of making a will, creating medical directives and establishing a trust for my heirs. She provided excellent legal counsel and answered my many questions thoughtfully and with a great deal of legal knowledge. I highly recommend her services.

Kitty
June 28, 2017

I have worked with Deborah for nearly 10 years. She first helped me review and re-order my affairs after the death of my husband and then after the death of my mother which left me guardian to my brother who has disabilities and lives in another state with other laws. I found her guidance excellent--she was able to help me sort through all kinds of questions, both familial and financial. She helped me complete and file all the documents in two states to get the job done. Highly recommended.

Patricia
June 28, 2017

I have been working with Deborah Matthews for about 3 years. I am so grateful to have found her. She helped me set up a trust and plan my estate but also gave counsel to me as the co-executor of my parents' estate which was very complicated and painful. She has a wonderful understanding of the law but also handles difficult situations with practical yet compassionate advice. She has been very patient, wise and very fair.

Susan
September 18, 2021

As coincidently both my estate attorney and the estate attorney for a real estate client of mine Deborah hit it out of the park for the rapid and seamless transfer of my dear client's Trust when he suddenly passed a week before settlement of his condo. The condo was in his Trust and I was sure the formalities could not be done in time to close on a wonderful contract for the sale of his condo. In one day Deborah contacted to successor and lined up all the paperwork with her and the settlement company in order for the successor to sign 4 days later. I know without a doubt it would not have happened if not for Deborah's swift actions, excellent knowledge of what to do and desire to get it done for my client. Five stars for sure!!!

Neil
September 28, 2020

Deborah was highly recommended by close friends who's judgement I respect.We were not disappointed with the service that was provided.We had wills,medical directives,and trusts prepared that totally satisfied our needs and feel like we are well protected.Plan to use her again for future work

anonymous
September 10, 2020

Ms. Matthews was very thorough and thoughtful in helping us revise our wills . She made changes and then more changes as we thought about how we wanted our estate to be settled. Her staff is very responsive and kind.

Evan
September 21, 2019

I was recommended to Deborah by a close friend of mine who’s judgement I respect, (perfectionist when it comes to legal/tax matters). I also have advanced cancer so there was a time constraint to get this done. Deborah was very considerate and got me into my initial meeting within the week – I know she had to shuffle a few appointments as she is in very high demand. I required several documents of a high legal/technical nature that included: • Last Will and Testament • Trust Deed • Deed of Assignment • Memorandum of Instruction • Power of Attorney • Advanced Medical Directive • HIPAA Release I received a draft of the documents much faster than expected. Not a single amendment was required. We set up an appointment to sign the documentation. Deborah was completely prepared for the meeting which was completed in record time. I walked out knowing me and my loved ones are legally protected to the full extent of the law. Also want to take this opportunity to give a big shout out to Deborah’s legal team Cassandra and Natalie, (hope I spelt your name right). They are a delight who really know their jobs. Well done folks. I would recommend Deborah and Team to anyone.

anonymous
April 24, 2019

Deb handled my estate plan and documents in a professional and efficient manner. No time was wasted. I'm confident that I got the best legal advice and recommendations for my situation.

anonymous
December 28, 2018

She responded quickly and saw me right away when I had an urgent need. Everything was completed smoothly and efficiently by the entire office team. They offered full service completion of my estate documents. Ms Matthews rhinks quickly and planned all my documents including communicating rapidly with my other attorneys to make sure that I had all I needed. She was very kind with the fees and understood my problems very well.

Shawn
January 14, 2018

I am a 60 year old career professional with two properties and nearing retirement with a big family. Deb assembled all my legal papers including a revocable trust, power of attorney, health care power of attorney, deeds, and will. She is an expert lawyer, patient, kind, willing to explain numerous complicated legal scenarios, savvy, and dedicated to educating her clients. For anyone of any age, I highly recommend her for estate planning! She is on top of current legal needs for all.

anonymous
July 26, 2017

Deborah guided me through the entire process of making a will, creating medical directives and establishing a trust for my heirs. She provided excellent legal counsel and answered my many questions thoughtfully and with a great deal of legal knowledge. I highly recommend her services.

Kitty
June 28, 2017

I have worked with Deborah for nearly 10 years. She first helped me review and re-order my affairs after the death of my husband and then after the death of my mother which left me guardian to my brother who has disabilities and lives in another state with other laws. I found her guidance excellent--she was able to help me sort through all kinds of questions, both familial and financial. She helped me complete and file all the documents in two states to get the job done. Highly recommended.

Patricia
June 28, 2017

I have been working with Deborah Matthews for about 3 years. I am so grateful to have found her. She helped me set up a trust and plan my estate but also gave counsel to me as the co-executor of my parents' estate which was very complicated and painful. She has a wonderful understanding of the law but also handles difficult situations with practical yet compassionate advice. She has been very patient, wise and very fair.

Susan
September 18, 2021

As coincidently both my estate attorney and the estate attorney for a real estate client of mine Deborah hit it out of the park for the rapid and seamless transfer of my dear client's Trust when he suddenly passed a week before settlement of his condo. The condo was in his Trust and I was sure the formalities could not be done in time to close on a wonderful contract for the sale of his condo. In one day Deborah contacted to successor and lined up all the paperwork with her and the settlement company in order for the successor to sign 4 days later. I know without a doubt it would not have happened if not for Deborah's swift actions, excellent knowledge of what to do and desire to get it done for my client. Five stars for sure!!!

Neil
September 28, 2020

Deborah was highly recommended by close friends who's judgement I respect.We were not disappointed with the service that was provided.We had wills,medical directives,and trusts prepared that totally satisfied our needs and feel like we are well protected.Plan to use her again for future work

anonymous
September 10, 2020

Ms. Matthews was very thorough and thoughtful in helping us revise our wills . She made changes and then more changes as we thought about how we wanted our estate to be settled. Her staff is very responsive and kind.

Evan
September 21, 2019

I was recommended to Deborah by a close friend of mine who’s judgement I respect, (perfectionist when it comes to legal/tax matters). I also have advanced cancer so there was a time constraint to get this done. Deborah was very considerate and got me into my initial meeting within the week – I know she had to shuffle a few appointments as she is in very high demand. I required several documents of a high legal/technical nature that included: • Last Will and Testament • Trust Deed • Deed of Assignment • Memorandum of Instruction • Power of Attorney • Advanced Medical Directive • HIPAA Release I received a draft of the documents much faster than expected. Not a single amendment was required. We set up an appointment to sign the documentation. Deborah was completely prepared for the meeting which was completed in record time. I walked out knowing me and my loved ones are legally protected to the full extent of the law. Also want to take this opportunity to give a big shout out to Deborah’s legal team Cassandra and Natalie, (hope I spelt your name right). They are a delight who really know their jobs. Well done folks. I would recommend Deborah and Team to anyone.

anonymous
April 24, 2019

Deb handled my estate plan and documents in a professional and efficient manner. No time was wasted. I'm confident that I got the best legal advice and recommendations for my situation.

anonymous
December 28, 2018

She responded quickly and saw me right away when I had an urgent need. Everything was completed smoothly and efficiently by the entire office team. They offered full service completion of my estate documents. Ms Matthews rhinks quickly and planned all my documents including communicating rapidly with my other attorneys to make sure that I had all I needed. She was very kind with the fees and understood my problems very well.

Shawn
January 14, 2018

I am a 60 year old career professional with two properties and nearing retirement with a big family. Deb assembled all my legal papers including a revocable trust, power of attorney, health care power of attorney, deeds, and will. She is an expert lawyer, patient, kind, willing to explain numerous complicated legal scenarios, savvy, and dedicated to educating her clients. For anyone of any age, I highly recommend her for estate planning! She is on top of current legal needs for all.

anonymous
July 26, 2017

Deborah guided me through the entire process of making a will, creating medical directives and establishing a trust for my heirs. She provided excellent legal counsel and answered my many questions thoughtfully and with a great deal of legal knowledge. I highly recommend her services.

Kitty
June 28, 2017

I have worked with Deborah for nearly 10 years. She first helped me review and re-order my affairs after the death of my husband and then after the death of my mother which left me guardian to my brother who has disabilities and lives in another state with other laws. I found her guidance excellent--she was able to help me sort through all kinds of questions, both familial and financial. She helped me complete and file all the documents in two states to get the job done. Highly recommended.

Patricia
June 28, 2017

I have been working with Deborah Matthews for about 3 years. I am so grateful to have found her. She helped me set up a trust and plan my estate but also gave counsel to me as the co-executor of my parents' estate which was very complicated and painful. She has a wonderful understanding of the law but also handles difficult situations with practical yet compassionate advice. She has been very patient, wise and very fair.

Susan
September 18, 2021

As coincidently both my estate attorney and the estate attorney for a real estate client of mine Deborah hit it out of the park for the rapid and seamless transfer of my dear client's Trust when he suddenly passed a week before settlement of his condo. The condo was in his Trust and I was sure the formalities could not be done in time to close on a wonderful contract for the sale of his condo. In one day Deborah contacted to successor and lined up all the paperwork with her and the settlement company in order for the successor to sign 4 days later. I know without a doubt it would not have happened if not for Deborah's swift actions, excellent knowledge of what to do and desire to get it done for my client. Five stars for sure!!!

Neil
September 28, 2020

Deborah was highly recommended by close friends who's judgement I respect.We were not disappointed with the service that was provided.We had wills,medical directives,and trusts prepared that totally satisfied our needs and feel like we are well protected.Plan to use her again for future work

anonymous
September 10, 2020

Ms. Matthews was very thorough and thoughtful in helping us revise our wills . She made changes and then more changes as we thought about how we wanted our estate to be settled. Her staff is very responsive and kind.

Evan
September 21, 2019

I was recommended to Deborah by a close friend of mine who’s judgement I respect, (perfectionist when it comes to legal/tax matters). I also have advanced cancer so there was a time constraint to get this done. Deborah was very considerate and got me into my initial meeting within the week – I know she had to shuffle a few appointments as she is in very high demand. I required several documents of a high legal/technical nature that included: • Last Will and Testament • Trust Deed • Deed of Assignment • Memorandum of Instruction • Power of Attorney • Advanced Medical Directive • HIPAA Release I received a draft of the documents much faster than expected. Not a single amendment was required. We set up an appointment to sign the documentation. Deborah was completely prepared for the meeting which was completed in record time. I walked out knowing me and my loved ones are legally protected to the full extent of the law. Also want to take this opportunity to give a big shout out to Deborah’s legal team Cassandra and Natalie, (hope I spelt your name right). They are a delight who really know their jobs. Well done folks. I would recommend Deborah and Team to anyone.

anonymous
April 24, 2019

Deb handled my estate plan and documents in a professional and efficient manner. No time was wasted. I'm confident that I got the best legal advice and recommendations for my situation.

anonymous
December 28, 2018

She responded quickly and saw me right away when I had an urgent need. Everything was completed smoothly and efficiently by the entire office team. They offered full service completion of my estate documents. Ms Matthews rhinks quickly and planned all my documents including communicating rapidly with my other attorneys to make sure that I had all I needed. She was very kind with the fees and understood my problems very well.

Shawn
January 14, 2018

I am a 60 year old career professional with two properties and nearing retirement with a big family. Deb assembled all my legal papers including a revocable trust, power of attorney, health care power of attorney, deeds, and will. She is an expert lawyer, patient, kind, willing to explain numerous complicated legal scenarios, savvy, and dedicated to educating her clients. For anyone of any age, I highly recommend her for estate planning! She is on top of current legal needs for all.

anonymous
July 26, 2017

Deborah guided me through the entire process of making a will, creating medical directives and establishing a trust for my heirs. She provided excellent legal counsel and answered my many questions thoughtfully and with a great deal of legal knowledge. I highly recommend her services.

Kitty
June 28, 2017

I have worked with Deborah for nearly 10 years. She first helped me review and re-order my affairs after the death of my husband and then after the death of my mother which left me guardian to my brother who has disabilities and lives in another state with other laws. I found her guidance excellent--she was able to help me sort through all kinds of questions, both familial and financial. She helped me complete and file all the documents in two states to get the job done. Highly recommended.

Patricia
June 28, 2017

I have been working with Deborah Matthews for about 3 years. I am so grateful to have found her. She helped me set up a trust and plan my estate but also gave counsel to me as the co-executor of my parents' estate which was very complicated and painful. She has a wonderful understanding of the law but also handles difficult situations with practical yet compassionate advice. She has been very patient, wise and very fair.