Virginia Estate Planning &
Adoption Legal Services

UPDATE TO SERVICES January 15 - June 30 2025:

The Arbor Law Firm will be on hiatus for new Estate Planning matters from January 15th through June 30th of 2025. New estate planning client appointments are not currently offered, to ensure sufficient time to complete all engaged matters prior to January 15, 2025.

Emailed enquiries from former clients regarding follow-up items for previously executed estate plans will be answered on a weekly basis during the break.

Enquires for Foster Care Adoptions and Stepparent/Second Parent Adoptions will be answered on a weekly basis, and new matters will be scheduled on a case-by-case basis.

The firm is not providing infant placement adoption or birth mother legal services at this time.

The Arbor Law Firm Provides Quality,
Affordable Estate Planning and Adoption Legal Services in Northern Virginia

The Arbor Law Firm has been assisting Northern Virginia residents with estate planning and adoption legal services since 2008. Arbor offers no-obligation introductory appointments via Zoom video meetings or phone conferencing, and in addition to traditional office hours, Arbor offers evening and weekend appointments at no additional charge. Arbor’s use of video conferencing and flexible scheduling options ensures that your legal needs for comprehensive estate planning or for responsive adoption legal services are met on your schedule, in the most convenient manner possible.

All appointments for preparation of legal documents, including draft review meetings and final administrative reviews, can be completed remotely from your home or office. In-person meetings for execution & notarization of final legal instruments are conducted with safety measures in place in accordance with local and national guidelines, to maintain client safety while finalizing legal services as efficiently as possible. Final meetings can occur at your home or office, and final appointments are also available on weekends and evenings to accommodate busy schedules.

Informational forms, worksheets, and drafts are available in electronic form through interactive PDF files, so you can download worksheets, complete requested informational forms, and review draft documents online, making the process of fulfilling your legal needs as painless and ‘green’ as possible.

Arbor’s services are ideal for families with children and hectic schedules, or for any busy couple or individual who appreciates receiving quality legal services in a means specifically designed for client convenience. Appointments can be scheduled at a time that fits your work or childcare schedules, so you never have to change your schedule or take time from work to meet with an attorney.

Arbor provides legal services to clients in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and throughout Northern Virginia, offering flat rates and transparent fee structures.

Established in Vienna, Virginia, in 2008,
The Arbor Law Firm relocated in
March 2020:

2850 South Quincy Street
Box 6903
Arlington, Virginia 22206

ESTATE PLANNING

Estates of every size need the protection of a solid plan.

Arbor provides comprehensive information and advice to find the right package of documents for your needs, ensuring that your assets pass to your desired beneficiaries including spouses or partners, children and other family members, or charities, in the most efficient means possible. Arbor offers a variety of flat-fee estate planning packages for individuals, couples, and blended families, so clients know in advance the costs and fees for planning.

VIRGINIA ADOPTION LEGAL SERVICES

Virginia has many available routes for growing your family through adoption. Whether you are seeking a stepparent/second parent adoption, a domestic re-adoption of a child adopted abroad, or are finalizing a foster care adoption, Arbor can provide legal assistance from the start of your journey to filing your final paperwork.

Arbor’s flexible services are tailor-made for busy parents, and weekend appointments and open communication with your attorney help make the legal steps for adoption more manageable, no matter your path.

Combination Packages

Arbor also offers combined packages for estate planning and adoption services, to incorporate new family members into an overall estate plan. Combination packages for adoption services and completion of a simultaneous estate planning package are offered at a lower combined rate than if these services were retained individually.

Personal Service, Personal Convenience