Helping you plan for every stage of life
Estate planning ensures your wishes are known and provides clarity so that someone can act on your behalf when it matters most. Whether life feels simple or more complex, everyone benefits from having a plan.
Beth Driver Law, PLC is a Virginia law firm that provides estate planning and probate guidance you can understand. Whether you need a simple will or a more comprehensive trust‑based plan, we help you create a plan that reflects your wishes and makes sense for your life.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Estate Planning refers to a set of documents that help ensure your wishes are known during life and after death. Common planning tools include:
Last Will and Testament
Revocable Living Trust
Power of Attorney
Advance Medical Directive
Probate, Estate and Trust Administration
When someone passes away, probate, estate administration, and trust administration are the processes used to carry out their wishes and settle their affairs. Probate and administration are not a one-size-fits all process. In Virginia, the path forward depends on how assets were owned, whether a will or trust exists, and the family’s specific circumstances.
Elder Law Review
Elder law focuses on the legal and practical challenges that often arise as we age, like questions about long‑term care, protecting assets, and whether an existing estate plan still works. We offer an Estate and Asset Review meeting to discuss options for care, protecting assets, and eligibility requirements for government programs like Medicaid. We will also review any current estate planning documents and let you know if updates are needed.
Our Process
Working with an attorney doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We guide you through each step with clarity and care—so you can make informed decisions and walk away with answers, not questions.
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Initial Consultation
You’ll meet with Beth to discuss your goals, concerns, and priorities.
Engagement & Plan Overview
We provide clear recommendations and transparent pricing before you move forward.
Drafting & Review
You’ll receive drafts and a plain language summary, with time to ask questions and request changes.
Signing & Next Steps
We’ll meet in person to review and sign everything together and walk you through important next steps.
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Call Us
We start with a 5-10 minute phone call to ask questions and see if it is something we can help with. If it is, we will schedule an appointment.
Meeting Prep
To make the most out of our first meeting, we ask you to bring as much information as possible to the meeting. We will give you a checklist of items to prepare.
Initial Consultation
You’ll meet with Beth to discuss your situation and she will provide options and advice on the path forward.
Ongoing Assistance
If your questions cannot be answered in one meeting, or you want ongoing assistance, Beth will go over options for working with us.
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Are you wondering “How much is this going to cost?”
What makes us different?
Most estate plans look the same on paper. Our goal isn’t just to prepare documents, it’s to make sure you understand what you’ve signed and feel confident using your plan when it’s needed. We tailor our approach to you, whether that means walking through every detail or simply giving you a clear path forward.
You’ll meet with Beth to design your plan, and our team will walk you through the details at your pace—so you get both expert guidance and ongoing support.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clear explanations.
Thoughtful planning tailored to real life.
Ongoing support from a responsive legal team.
Meet the Team
As a small, all‑female team serving the Shenandoah Valley, we take pride in building trust, explaining things plainly, and supporting clients at every step.
Attorney | Beth C. Driver
Paralegal | Jolena Halterman
Manager | Elizabeth Kibler
Not sure where to start?
If you are planning ahead → Estate Planning
If someone has died → Probate & Administration
If health or care needs are changing → Elder Law Review
Contact us and we’ll walk you through your options and explain everything in plain language before you decide.