IN HIS KIPLINGER COLUMN – FOSTER FRIEDMAN EXPLAINS HOW THE SECURE ACT IMPACTS ESTATE PLANNING
“Changes in estate planning law and the coronavirus pandemic provide a good reason to revise your planning to take care of your family in the future,” says estate planning attorney Foster Friedman. In his latest Kiplinger.com article, Friedman takes a hard look at the Setting Every Community Up for...
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How Is COVID-19 Affecting Child Custody During The School Year?
With some schools reopened and many remaining virtual, parents have to make decisions that will protect their child and establish a custodial schedule that works during these unprecedented times. As the pandemic continues to create turmoil, family law attorney sh...
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¿Puedes Ser Deportado en Virginia Por Usar Marijuana?
En Virginia, ya no es un crimen la posesión de marijuana. El estado de Virginia acaba de cambiar la ley sobre la posesión de marijuana y ahora está descriminalizada. Eso significa que si alguien está agarrado con marijuana, solo obtienes una multa de $25. Pero, la ley del estado es diferente a la l...
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Celebrating Our Fifth Anniversary
The attorneys of Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken Leischner are proud to celebrate our fifth anniversary. Over the last half-decade, we have dedicated our efforts to providing clients with strong, experienced lawyers who advocate for you. As an Alexandria and Fairfax legal counsel team, we specialize in fa...
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Friedman, Grimes, Leischner, and Meinken Named ‘Top Lawyers’ For 2020 by Northern Virginia Magazine
Northern Virginia Magazine recognizes Foster S.B. Friedman, Carolyn Grimes, Jessica Leischner, and Gretchyn Meinken in its 2020 “Top Lawyers” list. They have been recognized for their work in divorce, family, and financial law.
Grimes has been named a Top L...
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‘Best Law Firms’ 2021: Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner Honored By U.S. News & World Report For Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report names Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC among its “Best Law Firms” for 2021. Firms named to the list are honored for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. Receiving this honor signals quality la...
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You Can Still Sign Legal Documents During COVID-19
For clients worried that COVID-19 has made conditions too dangerous to move ahead with signing estate-planning documents or incorporation papers, Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC partner has two words: “Fear not!”
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COVID Restrictions Are Loosening: How Does This Affect Divorced Family Vacation Plans?
The loosening of COVID travel restrictions means families can finally go on vacations that were postponed in 2020, but what happens when divorced parents have different comfort levels when it comes to traveling during a pandemic? Family Law attorney Carolyn Grimes provides insights on how to handle the...
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Divorced Families: Who Gets the COVID-19 Dependent Stimulus Check?
The rollout of stimulus checks means more money for parents with dependents, but what happens when divorced parents disagree on who should receive the funds? Family Law attorney Carolyn Grimes has insights on how to handle stimulus check disputes.
How Much Will Families with Dependents R...
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‘Best Law Firms’ 2022: Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner Honored By U.S. News & World Report For Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report names Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC among its “Best Law Firms” for 2022. Firms named to the list are honored for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. Receiving this honor signals top-tier law practice with a wide range of...
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Estate Planning Roadmap
It’s understandable if you’re tempted to stall on your estate plans. After all, there are tough life and death questions to face. But planning for your loved ones' financial well-being and your own health care can actually provide much-needed peace of mind. Foster Friedman, partner at Friedman, Gri...
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When Guardianship Abuse Is Rampant, Let’s Make It Easier to Cut the “Guardian Knot!”
Warning: This video contains explicit language that some viewers may find offensive.
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In The Media: Carolyn Grimes Gives Millennial Money Podcast the 411 on Prenups
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First, marriage proposal, along with a . Now, with both superstars bringing separate hundred million dollar fortunes with them into the m...
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Estate Planning in the New Year
Of all the New Year’s resolutions we tend to make, there’s a big one that many people neglect: getting their will and other estate planning documents completed and signed.
A will is not a bucket list item. It’s way more important than weighing whether you should resolve to join a gym. While ...
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How to Prepare for Divorce
Emotions can run high when preparing for a divorce. That’s why , partner at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, says it is better to chart your course of action as soon as possible. Giving yourself enough time to sort through emotions while still ke...
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