Meredith Maust
Williamsburg, VA
Licensed for 44 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Estate Planning
Language
English
About
I practiced law in the Boston area for over 20 years before moving to Virginia in 1999 to help care for my parents, so I have experienced many of the challenges my clients and their loved ones address in the estate planning process. For that reason, I can speak from personal experience when I counsel clients about the benefits of estate planning, and the difference good planning and sound documents can make to those who find themselves caring for family members. I was a teacher before I was a lawyer, and know that 'knowlege is power' so I try to spread the word and simplify planning concepts to help folks understand what they can do to protect themselves and their family members before a crisis strikes. In addition to speaking before various civic, retirement, church, alumni and colleges (some of which are listed on this site), I enjoy teaching an advanced estate planning seminar as an Adjunct Professor at the Marshall-Wythe Law School of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. If you are interested in having a speaker at your group or organization, please let me know! When I'm not in my office or guest speaking, my husband and I take advantage of our proximity to the Chesapeake Bay on our sailboat. As for many others in our area, boating can be a great source of relaxation.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Probate
Language
English
Contact
The Peninsula Center for Estate Planning and Elder Law263 McLaws CircleSuite 104Williamsburg, VA, 23185-5674
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.
As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked her to do my Estate Plan. Since then I have referred several clients to her for her to do their Estate Plans. I take my clients to her and sit in on most if not all of the meetings. The most common remark heard after the meeting with her is ".., wow, that lady knows her stuff, we like her." Susan is competent, professional, kind and caring. She helps clients get through the sometimes difficult decisions they have to make concerning the goals and objectives of their Estate Plan. She guides them through the decisions of sometimes evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their children and deciding who should be doing what in the plan. She gives them real examples of the consequences of their decisions and helps them understand the ramifications of what they decide. Always leaving the client in charge but gently guiding and explaining. Of course there is always the famous/infamous "What ifs?” However, with her caring and concern present at every "what if" she gently and lovingly guides the client through and to their decision. She is heads and shoulders above any other Estate Planning Attorney (several) that I have worked with. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing an Estate Plan or to review their existing plan.