We empower You to plan for, protect, and preserve your legacy for generations.

You work hard to take care of the ones you love.

Protecting your estate and planning ahead instills a feeling of confidence. You can rest easy knowing that you’ve provided for the long-term well-being and financial security of your loved ones.

And when you plan ahead, you secure greater control and privacy of your legacy.

As Virginia Estate Planning & Trust Administration attorneys, JM LAW provides custom-tailored solutions and a compassionate experience. Our goal is to give you the peace of mind to know you’re protecting what matters most.

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How we can help

Having an estate plan in place will bring you peace of mind knowing that you’ve made the conscious decision to protect your assets—but most importantly, your loved ones.

 If you’re ready to find a custom estate solution based on your specific needs and family dynamics, contact us today for a consultation. 

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Create a clear, customized estate plan that protects your family and reflects your wishes. We help families in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, Florida, and California build wills, trusts, and essential documents with confidence and ease.

Estate Planning

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Make sure your current estate plan still aligns with your wishes and state law. We review your existing wills, trusts, and documents to identify gaps, outdated terms, and opportunities for better protection.

Estate Plan Review

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Settling an estate or administering a trust can feel overwhelming. We guide trustees and executors through every step — notices, inventory, accounting, and distribution — so nothing is missed.

Estate & Trust Administration

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Preserve what you've already built for generations. For families who already have a foundational estate plan in place, asset protection explores what is possible beyond the basics to better safeguard assets from predators and creditors, support long-term legacy goals, and align planning with increased complexity and opportunity.

Asset Protection

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Your life changes, and your estate plan should too. We offer ongoing support for families, including updates, trust funding help, and guidance as your goals evolve.

Ongoing Support

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Confidence & Peace of Mind to Protect What Matters Most

"I have worked with dozens of lawyers at the highest levels in my 25-year career in the Air Force and in the civilian world. Ms. Marchegiano is among the best lawyers I have ever worked with. She is smart, knowledgeable, thorough, and a delight to work with—truly amazing."

-B.A.

"Jessica knocked it out of the park. What I got: a thorough discussion of the estate planning issues I’m concerned about and then a complete revision of all of my estate planning documents and living will and health care documents."

-R.G.

"Kristen's work with us over the past few months has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her amazing attention to detail, endless patience in answering our questions, commitment to placing the needs of the client first, kindness, and sense of calm are unmatched."

-K. & D.M.

"I received clear answers to all my questions. I’m a lawyer, but I know little more than anyone else about trusts and estates. I am confident I received excellent legal advice from Jessica."

-R.G.

"Michael Dietz was absolutely phenomenal to work with on our estate planning. He's extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and responsive."

-K.B.

"Thank you for the excellent, prompt and friendly help of Ramah Jaradat. She is very conversant with the legal issues and excellent at explaining them clearly. I am completely satisfied with the result. I rest assured that my financial affairs are in good order, making things easier for my heirs."

-K.D.

"No one wants to go through probate, but some of us will have to. If you do, Sandra is the expert you need. She took the mess that I had been left and turned it into a package that met all state and county requirements. She is incredible: patient, considerate, organized, and compassionate."

-R.B.

Jessica is superlative in every respect, from her strategy about how to protect the family to her focus on client support. One of Jessica's strongest assets is her ability to present a range of alternatives that fit the particular values and needs of her clients. We trust Jessica so implicitly that we hired her to take over the estate planning for my parents, as well.

-J.M.

"We always enjoy speaking with Jessica and learn so much when we do. We can see her dedication to her work and her mastery of the law. We truly appreciate her commitment to our estate planning and the knowledge she shares with us."

-E. & R.C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a good fit for JM Law?

JM Law works best with families and business owners who want to be intentional about protecting what they’ve built.

Our clients are often building or preserving generational wealth. They may own a home, operate a business, manage investment accounts, or simply want clarity and structure around how their assets will be handled.

What matters most is not the size of your estate — it’s your desire to protect it thoughtfully and proactively.

We serve estate planning clients in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and California, and we are especially well-suited for those who value long-term planning and ongoing guidance.

Do I need a certain level of assets to work with you?

No. Estate planning is less about how much you have and more about how you want to protect it.

Most of our clients own a home and have retirement or investment accounts. Some own businesses. Others simply want to ensure their loved ones are protected and their wishes related to the management of assets and healthcare decisions are honored.

Our philosophy centers on preserving the wealth you’ve accumulated, ensuring that you maintain control over your affairs, and helping you to plan for, protect, and preserve your legacy for generations.

How is JM LAw different from other estate planning firms?

At JM Law, view estate planning as a relationship, not a transaction. 

We design customized, will or trust-based estate plans that prioritize clarity, efficiency, and long-term protection. We collaborate with your broader advisory team when appropriate, and we stay accessible so you never feel like the clock is running when you have a question.

Most importantly, through JM LAW CARES, our estate and legacy planning maintenance program, we provide ongoing support so your plan evolves as your life does.

Your legacy isn’t static, and your estate plan shouldn’t be either.

What are the steps to create a typical trust-based estate plan at JM Law?

Our estate planning process includes five steps:

  1. Estate Planning Vision Meeting
    We discuss your goals, review existing documents (if any), and outline strategies tailored to your family and assets.

  2. Design & Drafting
    We prepare a customized estate plan aligned with your objectives.

  3. Review & Signing
    We walk through your documents together and finalize your plan.

  4. Funding Guidance
    We provide clear instructions to ensure your assets are properly aligned with your trust.

  5. Ongoing Support
    Once your plan is complete, we invite you to enroll in JM LAW CARES, our estate and legacy planning maintenance program, so your plan continues to serve you as laws and life circumstances change.

What is the difference between a will and a trust?

A will directs how your assets are distributed after death and allows you to name guardians for minor children. However, assets governed by a will typically pass through probate.

A revocable living trust allows assets to be managed during your lifetime and distributed privately after death, often avoiding probate and minimizing delays.

Most of our estate planning clients in Virginia, Maryland, DC, Florida and California choose trust-based estate planning because it provides greater control, privacy, and efficiency.

Click here to learn more about our trust-based estate planning services.

Will the JM Law estate planning team be able to work with my old estate plan?

Yes. If you already have an estate plan, we conduct a comprehensive review to determine whether your current documents still align with your goals and with estate planning laws in Virginia, Maryland, DC, Florida, or California.

Sometimes a targeted update is sufficient. In other cases, changes in your life or the law may make a full redesign more appropriate.

Our goal is not to redo documents unnecessarily; it’s to ensure your plan works when it matters most.

What information do I need to gather before we meet?

Before your initial meeting, we will ask you to complete our Estate Planning Questionnaire (EPQ).

This includes:
  • A general overview of your assets
  • Key family information
  • Trustee or executor selections
  • Beneficiary considerations

Exact numbers are not required. We will guide you through the details during the process.

What fees will be charged?

All estate planning fees are listed on our current rate sheet, available here.

Our most common service is the design and drafting of a revocable living trust-based estate plan. Any additional services are clearly outlined, and we discuss fees transparently before engagement.

You may download our Estate Planning Fee Schedule at any time here or by calling the office at (703) 956-5738 or emailing admin@jmlegacyplanning.com

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Serving clients throughout Virginia, Maryland, Florida, California, and Washington, D.C.

Disclaimer: Materials prepared by JM LAW, PLLC are for general informational purposes only. Educational material does not create an attorney-client relationship and is not an offer to represent you. You should not act or refrain from acting based on information provided.

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