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Ari N. Sommer, Esq.
Ari N. Sommer, Esq.

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  • 10 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Leesburg, VA
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  • Serves Leesburg, VA
In addition to serving the full slate of traditional estate planning goals (e.g. making a will to say what happens to my stuff when I die; naming a person to help me with my finances using a Power of Attorney, etc), my practice has as a particular focus protecting families and assets from extraordinary expenses associated with long term care. This includes pre-planning to protect assets from long nursing home stays and crisis planning when a person is already in a nursing home, or about to need such care. I am also accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans and their families in understanding and accessing their benefits. My practice makes a particular effort to assist wartime veterans and their spouses in obtaining what is called "Improved Pension" or "Death Pension," which can help a person when they need the "aid and attendance" of another to supplement their care. We're not a society that talks frankly about the costs associated with aging and having increased care needs. People come to me concerned that they could lose everything if they or their spouse becomes ill. Sometimes a person's adult child will come to me for advice on how to help "dad" access the care they need, while still leaving something for "mom," who is relatively healthy and able to live independently. My job is most fulfilling when I can see the strain and anxiety that these concerns create start to lift as people learn that there are options. My best days are when we help someone obtain a VA pension benefit, or a Medicaid application is approved, and a spouse or child can worry a little less about the finances, and just focus on the emotional and other needs of their loved one.See more
In addition to serving the full slate of traditional estate planning goals (e.g. making a will to say what happens to my stuff when I die; naming a person to help me with my finances using a Power of Attorney, etc), my practice has as a particular focus protecting families and assets from extraordinary expenses associated with long term care. This includes pre-planning to protect assets from long nursing home stays and crisis planning when a person is already in a nursing home, or about to need such care. I am also accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans and their families in understanding and accessing their benefits. My practice makes a particular effort to assist wartime veterans and their spouses in obtaining what is called "Improved Pension" or "Death Pension," which can help a person when they need the "aid and attendance" of another to supplement their care. We're not a society that talks frankly about the costs associated with aging and having increased care needs. People come to me concerned that they could lose everything if they or their spouse becomes ill. Sometimes a person's adult child will come to me for advice on how to help "dad" access the care they need, while still leaving something for "mom," who is relatively healthy and able to live independently. My job is most fulfilling when I can see the strain and anxiety that these concerns create start to lift as people learn that there are options. My best days are when we help someone obtain a VA pension benefit, or a Medicaid application is approved, and a spouse or child can worry a little less about the finances, and just focus on the emotional and other needs of their loved one.

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If you want to hire a family law attorney, keep in mind the average hourly rate ranges from $150 to $350 per hour. However, not all lawyers charge by the hour. When contacting family law attorneys near you, ask to receive cost estimates and an overview of all their fees.

If you want to ensure you hire the best family law attorney for your case, be diligent when researching. Compare lawyers near you, read their client reviews and get familiar with their track record. Remember that all family law attorneys must be licensed to practice law.

The last step is to contact several different attorneys to set up consultations, determine whether it’s a good fit and get cost estimates.

Yes, many family law attorneys handle divorce. They also handle a number of other divorce-related issues, including legal separations and child custody cases. Family law attorneys can help clients handle guardianship, establishing paternity, visitation rights, child support, extended family custody terms and other issues important to your family. 

A family law attorney specializes in areas like divorce, child custody and guardianship. This can include working on cases that involve visitation rights, parental responsibility, child support, conflicts between parents and custody matters with the extended family.

Lawyers typically charge for their time (typically a hourly rate) regardless of whether they win a case. Sometimes, the losing party is ordered to pay the other party’s lawyer fees on top of their own. Some lawyers also work on contingency, meaning they will take a percentage of the awarded amount only if they successfully win the case. 

Before hiring a lawyer, make sure you understand their fee structure.

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