team-member

Gretchyn Meinken

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Licensed for 14 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English German

About

Gretchyn Meinken is a partner at Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner. She grew up in a U.S. Army family, living in Germany for the majority of her childhood. She moved to the Washington, D.C. Metro area after completing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alabama in 2000. Ms. Meinken now calls Alexandria, Virginia home after residing here since 2001 (her longest stint in any one place).Ms. Meinken focuses her practice on estate planning and administration, as well as general corporate law and taxation. She represents individuals, estates, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.Ms. Meinken advises clients on the following types of matters:

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Language

English German

Contact

Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Sutter & Leischner, PLLC616 N. Washington StreetAlexandria, VA, 22314

Office: (703) 854-9129

Website: N/A

Reviews

Angela
October 3, 2019

Gretchyn came highly recommended, and after working with her for a year on our complex probate matter, I can see why. She educated me every step of the way, answered my repeat questions with grace and patience, was incredibly responsive and always professional, and had excellent follow through and attention to detail. I can't say enough positive and am so grateful to have had her in our court. She had an intuitive quality about her that seemed to expand her already impressive knowledge of this area. We always felt like we were in abundantly qualified hands. Highly recommend!

Valerie
April 13, 2019

Gretchyn is knowledgeable, efficient and fun to work with. She made it easy to set up my trust quickly and has been very responsive in clarifying technical questions over the subsequent two years as I’ve transferred assets and considered a relocation. She’s great to work with!

Janet
April 1, 2019

Ms. Meinken was hired by my husband and me to provided an extensive overhaul of our very out-of-date estate planning documents. From our first meeting, it was a pleasure to talk with her. She is professional, and very attention to detail - as well as warm and patient. She knows her business and made us feel relaxed and confident in her immediately. We feel extremely fortunate to have found her and recommend her highly to anyone who is putting this sort of thing off. This lady will graciously help you check off this very important business.

Jeff
March 17, 2019

Gretchyn set up my Estate Plan (Trust, Will, AMD, etc.). At our initial consultation she clearly explained my options and followed up with an email which was tremendously helpful. After preparing my documents, we went through them at signing making sure I understood each document. She again followed up with very very helpful instructions how to transfer assets. I already recommended Gretchyn to a co-worker who then also used Gretchyn’s services. My coworker was very impressed with the emails Gretchyn sent to me explaining exactly each necessary document. My coworker had consulted other attorneys who did not do this.

Christy
March 12, 2019

I worked with Gretchen for the guardianship process when my special needs daughter turned 18. Gretchen was very helpful and responsive in explaining the process, preparing the necessary paperwork, and, most importantly, helping us avoid the various pitfalls that could arise. What could have been a complicated and frustrating process went smoothly and easily. We will need to go back for a special needs trust, and I would certainly recommend Gretchen to anyone on probate matters (she has a specialty in handling complicated and cross border situations). Family legal matters can be stressful, so it helps to have a calm lawyer who knows what to do.

Linda
March 7, 2016

Gretchyn Meinken deserves more than a 5 star rating. She helped me resolve a difficult out of state estate. She kept me informed every step of the way, was always reachable and settled the problem proficiently. I highly recommend her, she is wonderful!

Anney
October 16, 2015

I chose Ms. Meinken, as my probate attorney because she was the most approachable. I was extremely happy with her knowledgeable handling of a difficult case, her tireless devotion to detail, willingness to truly pursue my best interest and above all, her excellent communication throughout. I recommend her work without hesitation.

Angela
October 3, 2019

Gretchyn came highly recommended, and after working with her for a year on our complex probate matter, I can see why. She educated me every step of the way, answered my repeat questions with grace and patience, was incredibly responsive and always professional, and had excellent follow through and attention to detail. I can't say enough positive and am so grateful to have had her in our court. She had an intuitive quality about her that seemed to expand her already impressive knowledge of this area. We always felt like we were in abundantly qualified hands. Highly recommend!

Valerie
April 13, 2019

Gretchyn is knowledgeable, efficient and fun to work with. She made it easy to set up my trust quickly and has been very responsive in clarifying technical questions over the subsequent two years as I’ve transferred assets and considered a relocation. She’s great to work with!

Janet
April 1, 2019

Ms. Meinken was hired by my husband and me to provided an extensive overhaul of our very out-of-date estate planning documents. From our first meeting, it was a pleasure to talk with her. She is professional, and very attention to detail - as well as warm and patient. She knows her business and made us feel relaxed and confident in her immediately. We feel extremely fortunate to have found her and recommend her highly to anyone who is putting this sort of thing off. This lady will graciously help you check off this very important business.

Jeff
March 17, 2019

Gretchyn set up my Estate Plan (Trust, Will, AMD, etc.). At our initial consultation she clearly explained my options and followed up with an email which was tremendously helpful. After preparing my documents, we went through them at signing making sure I understood each document. She again followed up with very very helpful instructions how to transfer assets. I already recommended Gretchyn to a co-worker who then also used Gretchyn’s services. My coworker was very impressed with the emails Gretchyn sent to me explaining exactly each necessary document. My coworker had consulted other attorneys who did not do this.

Christy
March 12, 2019

I worked with Gretchen for the guardianship process when my special needs daughter turned 18. Gretchen was very helpful and responsive in explaining the process, preparing the necessary paperwork, and, most importantly, helping us avoid the various pitfalls that could arise. What could have been a complicated and frustrating process went smoothly and easily. We will need to go back for a special needs trust, and I would certainly recommend Gretchen to anyone on probate matters (she has a specialty in handling complicated and cross border situations). Family legal matters can be stressful, so it helps to have a calm lawyer who knows what to do.

Linda
March 7, 2016

Gretchyn Meinken deserves more than a 5 star rating. She helped me resolve a difficult out of state estate. She kept me informed every step of the way, was always reachable and settled the problem proficiently. I highly recommend her, she is wonderful!

Anney
October 16, 2015

I chose Ms. Meinken, as my probate attorney because she was the most approachable. I was extremely happy with her knowledgeable handling of a difficult case, her tireless devotion to detail, willingness to truly pursue my best interest and above all, her excellent communication throughout. I recommend her work without hesitation.

Angela
October 3, 2019

Gretchyn came highly recommended, and after working with her for a year on our complex probate matter, I can see why. She educated me every step of the way, answered my repeat questions with grace and patience, was incredibly responsive and always professional, and had excellent follow through and attention to detail. I can't say enough positive and am so grateful to have had her in our court. She had an intuitive quality about her that seemed to expand her already impressive knowledge of this area. We always felt like we were in abundantly qualified hands. Highly recommend!

Valerie
April 13, 2019

Gretchyn is knowledgeable, efficient and fun to work with. She made it easy to set up my trust quickly and has been very responsive in clarifying technical questions over the subsequent two years as I’ve transferred assets and considered a relocation. She’s great to work with!

Janet
April 1, 2019

Ms. Meinken was hired by my husband and me to provided an extensive overhaul of our very out-of-date estate planning documents. From our first meeting, it was a pleasure to talk with her. She is professional, and very attention to detail - as well as warm and patient. She knows her business and made us feel relaxed and confident in her immediately. We feel extremely fortunate to have found her and recommend her highly to anyone who is putting this sort of thing off. This lady will graciously help you check off this very important business.

Jeff
March 17, 2019

Gretchyn set up my Estate Plan (Trust, Will, AMD, etc.). At our initial consultation she clearly explained my options and followed up with an email which was tremendously helpful. After preparing my documents, we went through them at signing making sure I understood each document. She again followed up with very very helpful instructions how to transfer assets. I already recommended Gretchyn to a co-worker who then also used Gretchyn’s services. My coworker was very impressed with the emails Gretchyn sent to me explaining exactly each necessary document. My coworker had consulted other attorneys who did not do this.

Christy
March 12, 2019

I worked with Gretchen for the guardianship process when my special needs daughter turned 18. Gretchen was very helpful and responsive in explaining the process, preparing the necessary paperwork, and, most importantly, helping us avoid the various pitfalls that could arise. What could have been a complicated and frustrating process went smoothly and easily. We will need to go back for a special needs trust, and I would certainly recommend Gretchen to anyone on probate matters (she has a specialty in handling complicated and cross border situations). Family legal matters can be stressful, so it helps to have a calm lawyer who knows what to do.

Linda
March 7, 2016

Gretchyn Meinken deserves more than a 5 star rating. She helped me resolve a difficult out of state estate. She kept me informed every step of the way, was always reachable and settled the problem proficiently. I highly recommend her, she is wonderful!

Anney
October 16, 2015

I chose Ms. Meinken, as my probate attorney because she was the most approachable. I was extremely happy with her knowledgeable handling of a difficult case, her tireless devotion to detail, willingness to truly pursue my best interest and above all, her excellent communication throughout. I recommend her work without hesitation.

Angela
October 3, 2019

Gretchyn came highly recommended, and after working with her for a year on our complex probate matter, I can see why. She educated me every step of the way, answered my repeat questions with grace and patience, was incredibly responsive and always professional, and had excellent follow through and attention to detail. I can't say enough positive and am so grateful to have had her in our court. She had an intuitive quality about her that seemed to expand her already impressive knowledge of this area. We always felt like we were in abundantly qualified hands. Highly recommend!

Valerie
April 13, 2019

Gretchyn is knowledgeable, efficient and fun to work with. She made it easy to set up my trust quickly and has been very responsive in clarifying technical questions over the subsequent two years as I’ve transferred assets and considered a relocation. She’s great to work with!

Janet
April 1, 2019

Ms. Meinken was hired by my husband and me to provided an extensive overhaul of our very out-of-date estate planning documents. From our first meeting, it was a pleasure to talk with her. She is professional, and very attention to detail - as well as warm and patient. She knows her business and made us feel relaxed and confident in her immediately. We feel extremely fortunate to have found her and recommend her highly to anyone who is putting this sort of thing off. This lady will graciously help you check off this very important business.

Jeff
March 17, 2019

Gretchyn set up my Estate Plan (Trust, Will, AMD, etc.). At our initial consultation she clearly explained my options and followed up with an email which was tremendously helpful. After preparing my documents, we went through them at signing making sure I understood each document. She again followed up with very very helpful instructions how to transfer assets. I already recommended Gretchyn to a co-worker who then also used Gretchyn’s services. My coworker was very impressed with the emails Gretchyn sent to me explaining exactly each necessary document. My coworker had consulted other attorneys who did not do this.

Christy
March 12, 2019

I worked with Gretchen for the guardianship process when my special needs daughter turned 18. Gretchen was very helpful and responsive in explaining the process, preparing the necessary paperwork, and, most importantly, helping us avoid the various pitfalls that could arise. What could have been a complicated and frustrating process went smoothly and easily. We will need to go back for a special needs trust, and I would certainly recommend Gretchen to anyone on probate matters (she has a specialty in handling complicated and cross border situations). Family legal matters can be stressful, so it helps to have a calm lawyer who knows what to do.

Linda
March 7, 2016

Gretchyn Meinken deserves more than a 5 star rating. She helped me resolve a difficult out of state estate. She kept me informed every step of the way, was always reachable and settled the problem proficiently. I highly recommend her, she is wonderful!

Anney
October 16, 2015

I chose Ms. Meinken, as my probate attorney because she was the most approachable. I was extremely happy with her knowledgeable handling of a difficult case, her tireless devotion to detail, willingness to truly pursue my best interest and above all, her excellent communication throughout. I recommend her work without hesitation.