May 19, 2022, is a special day at SmolenPlevy. That date marks Daniel H. Ruttenberg’s 25th anniversary as a principal with the firm. Dan is one of very few attorneys in northern Virginia who’s also a certified public accountant (CPA). Ironically, becoming a CPA decades ago is what inspired Dan […] Read more »
When a loved one passes away, it is important to ensure that all of his or her affairs are in order. This includes paying off any debts, as well as paying any necessary federal and state taxes required on an estate. There is an estate tax, which taxes both the […] Read more »
2022 Super Lawyers award: SmolenPlevy is honored to announce that Principals Alan Plevy, Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson and Daniel Ruttenberg are named to Super Lawyer’s 2022 Virginia and Washington D.C. lists. Plevy is recognized as a Virginia Super Lawyer for the 17th year in a row, and Ruttenberg is recognized for […] Read more »
Families come in all shapes and sizes – which means estate planning is not one-size-fits-all. When planning for your family’s future, it’s important to understand that depending on your situation, you may require different estate planning considerations. If you have stepchildren or are unmarried with biological children, you and your […] Read more »
SmolenPlevy is pleased to announce that Principal Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson is recognized as Virginia Business Magazine’s ‘2022 Legal Elite’. This is the seventh year Dickerson has been recognized for her work in Family Law & Domestic Relations. Virginia Business’ Legal Elite honors attorneys identified by their peers as the top […] Read more »
The difference between a living will and a last will is a frequent cause of confusion during the estate planning process. Both documents can detail decisions you would want made on your behalf if you were unable to do so, but they are each used at different points in time. […] Read more »
It’s the Black Friday of Family Law. January is the month when many couples decide to divorce, arriving at their last straw during the holidays. Looking forward to the new year, family law attorneys Alan Plevy and Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson offer some tips to consider before the split: Organize Financial […] Read more »
Surviving the holidays can be tough enough, but it can be especially challenging for families that are dealing with divorce or separation. Plus, lingering COVID-19 restrictions in some areas make co-parenting during “the most magical” season even more complicated. The best gift those in this situation can give this year? […] Read more »
Northern Virginia Magazine recognizes Jason Smolen, Alan Plevy, and Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson as 2022 Top Lawyers in the Washington, D.C. area. Members of the firm have been selected by Northern Virginia Magazine as Top Lawyers since 2011. 2022 Top Lawyers Jason Smolen, Employment Law Alan Plevy, Divorce and Family Law […] Read more »
With the joys of the Holidays, baking, and gift wrapping often comes the stressors of money, family, and relationships. It is not uncommon for the end of the year to bring large emotions out of us – especially with the new year looming around the corner. You may be certain […] Read more »
4 Ways to Assist Elderly Parents with Estate Planning You may have sealed the deal on your own estate plan, relieved that the lengthy process is now behind you. Well, not so fast… More often than not, elderly parents need your assistance with theirs. Principals Jason Smolen and Daniel Ruttenberg […] Read more »
Looking to finally cross estate planning off your lengthy to-do list? It’s crucial to remember that estate planning is definitely not a one-size-fits-all kind of deal. Even if you think your particular planning situation is simple, that’s almost never the case. Turning to quick and inexpensive online services to draft […] Read more »
SmolenPlevy is proud to announce that Principal Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson has been named to The Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission (JIRC) by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. The JIRC was created by the Constitution of Virginia to investigate complaints of misconduct against all state court judges, members of the State Corporation […] Read more »
Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to your assets after you die. It’s also about protecting yourself and your loved ones. This includes having a plan for making critical medical decisions in the event you’re unable to make them yourself. As with other aspects of your estate plan, the […] Read more »
Did you know that the United States has the highest rate of children living in single-parent households? According to the Pew Research Center, nearly a quarter (23%) of U.S. children under the age of 18 live with one parent. This is more than three times the number of children from […] Read more »
