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ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY
Protect What Matters Most with a Personalized Estate Plan
Berdan Law is a boutique will and trust law practice that guides individuals and families in Virginia to create a custom estate plan that protects and provides for what matters most.
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Proudly serving individuals and families across Virginia
ATTORNEY MICHAEL BERDAN & FAMILY
Why You Need Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy; it’s for anyone who wants to protect their family, preserve their assets, and make sure their wishes are followed.
Without a plan in place, important decisions about your health, finances, and loved ones could be left to the courts. A well-crafted estate plan ensures:
Your loved ones are provided for
Your assets go where you intend
You choose who makes decisions on your behalf
Your family avoids unnecessary stress and delays
Estate planning gives you peace of mind today and security for tomorrow.
Our Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Wills & Trusts
Power of Attorney
From Our Family to Yours
As a husband and father of three boys, I understand just how important it is to protect what matters most is family. After years with a large, national law firm, I saw how impersonal estate planning could be. That’s why I started Berdan Law: a boutique Virginia practice dedicated to providing personalised estate planning services. I focus on building lasting relationships, offering clear communication, and making sure you feel confident and informed every step of the way.
Why Virginia Families Trust Us
Personal Service
You’ll work directly with your attorney, every step of the way.
Clear Communication
As a former teacher, Michael specializes in explaining complex estate planning concepts in easy-to-understand terms.
Focused Experience
Estate planning is all we do, and we do it with care, precision, and efficiency.
Transparent Pricing
We don't bill by the hour; we provide clear, upfront, flat-fee pricing and a straightforward process so that there are no surprises.
Client Testimonials
“Michael is a devoted and intelligent attorney. He has an excellent process that makes getting an estate plan done easy, simple, and efficient. I highly recommend coming to him for your will and trust needs.”
－ Leaf L.
"We were very pleased with Michael and his help with our estate planning. He was very thorough, responsive and timely. He effectively broke down complex scenarios and helped us incorporate our specific requests. We would highly recommend him and will certainly reach out to him for future assistance."
－ Ross J.
"Berdan Law is the whole package: Will, Trust, POA, Advanced Medical Directive, Deed, Certificate of Trust, Assignment of Personal Property. A smooth, efficient, and flawless process: registration, intake form expressing our desires, meetings, and signing. Thorough and patient explanation of the function of each document and its constituent elements... Absolutely confident our needs and desires were accomplished."
－ James L.
Michael did a fantastic job taking us through the estate planning process. His intake form was easy to fill out and captured all of the information he needed to draft the document package. He was super responsive to emails which made collaborating on the document's contents a breeze. The process couldn't have been easier.
－ Adam S.
Let's Start Building Your Peace of Mind
Whether you're planning ahead, navigating a recent life change, or simply want to ensure your loved ones are protected, Berdan Law is here to help. We offer clear, compassionate guidance in wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Our process is personal and approachable. We'll take the time to listen, explain your options, and walk you through every step so you feel confident and informed throughout. You don’t need to have it all figured out—that’s what we’re here for.
112 Thompson Street, Suite B1
Ashland, VA 23005
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