Arlington, Virginia and
Washington D.C. Estate Administration Lawyer

Probate Attorney

In many cases, a person who is not a lawyer serves as a personal representative of an estate, i.e., as an executor or administrator. A personal representative normally has significant responsibilities that require him or her to perform a number of tasks within specified time periods. It is frequently necessary for personal representatives to engage a lawyer to provide assistance by giving advice about certain matters or by performing specific tasks.

The Law Office of James D. Fife can help individuals who need assistance in managing their duties as personal representative. Based in Arlington, Virginia, James D. Fife serves clients in Vienna, Falls Church, Fairfax, Alexandria and the greater Washington, D.C. area and other clients acting as personal representatives of persons who have died in Virginia or Washington, D.C.

When an individual dies in Virginia with an estate, the administration of the estate is supervised by a court in Virginia. Often the surviving spouse or a child of the deceased is appointed executor. James D. Fife is an experienced estate administration lawyer who has guided many clients through the estate administration process. Mr. Fife provides services that assist executors with the payment of debts of the deceased, the management or sale of estate assets, the distribution of assets to beneficiaries and other matters to be addressed in settling an estate.

Mr. Fife is familiar with the rules and procedures governing the estate administration process and the steps required to settle estates, including:

• probate of the will
• opening of the estate
• collection of assets
• preparation and filing of inventories of assets
• payment of debts and expenses
• locating relatives of the deceased individual
• sales of estate assets
• preparation of estate accountings
• preparation of estate tax returns and income tax returns for the estate
• distribution of assets to beneficiaries

If you have estate administration / probate needs in the greater Washington, D.C area, Arlington, Virginia estate administration lawyer James D. Fife offers experience and personal service. Contact his law firm today to schedule a consultation.

James D. Fife
Washington D.C. Estate Administration Lawyer
3444 Fairfax Drive, Suite 106
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 527-9013
Fax: (703) 527-9014
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Washington D.C. Estate Administration Lawyer, James D. Fife, serving clients throughout Arlington, Washington D. C. , Chevy Chase, Occoquan, Vienna, Falls Church, Clifton, Herndon, Manassas, Dumfries, Crystal City, Fort Myer, Alexandria, Warrenton, Fairfax and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Fauquier, Richmond, Loudoun