Trusted Estate Planning
Attorney For Virginia
Families
One attorney. One flat fee.
Protect your family.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How Estate Planning Works
Schedule Your Free Consultation
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Start with a conversation. Melanie will walk through your situation with you, explain your options, and give you a clear picture of the process - and your fee.
Your Custom Estate Plan
Melanie designs a custom plan around your life, your assets, and your goals - then you review together until everything feels right.
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Sign, Finalize and Done
Your documents are prepared, finalized, and delivered. You receive electronic copies and a professional legal binder - everything organized and ready when your family needs it.
Ready to get started? Book a free, no-pressure consultation with Melanie today.
WHAT'S AT STAKE
Why Estate Planning Matters
What If You Don't Have a Will?
The court decides everything
Virginia law decides who inherits your assets - not you. Your family may face a lengthy, costly court probate process.
What If You Become Incapacitated?
No one can legally make decisions for you
Without the right documents, healthcare and financial decisions may be made without your family's input.
OUR SERVICES
Estate Planning Services for Virginia Families
One attorney. Personal attention. Every time.
Estate Planning
A complete estate plan helps Virginia families protect loved ones, avoid confusion, and make sure their wishes are honored.
You work directly with Melanie, start to finish.
✓ Wills and Living Trusts
✓ Powers of Attorney
✓ Advance Medical Directives
✓ Guardianship Designations
✓ Probate-Avoidance Planning
Based in Ashburn, Hammelman Law serves clients in Loudoun County, Northern Virginia, and throughout Virginia.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Trusted by Virginia Families
Did our trust... I always have lots of questions and follow-up phone calls, but I always felt my needs were professionally and responsibly handled in a timely manner. Very glad we chose her and recommend her highly.
- George M.
Melanie worked with our family to set up a living will and POA while accommodating urgent travel plans.
Professional, responsive, and easy to work with. We highly recommend Hammelman Law.
- Vijay K.
Melanie was amazing to work with! She was always available for questions and guided us along the way with our estate planning needs. Highly recommend!
- Thomas M.
OUR FOUNDER
Meet Melanie Hammelman
With 15 years of experience, Melanie built Hammelman Law on a simple belief: every family deserves a clear plan.
As a military spouse and mother, she knows firsthand what’s at stake when families don’t have the right documents in place.
You work directly with Melanie - no handoffs, no layers, no confusion.
Melanie serves estate planning clients in Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, Brambleton, Lansdowne, Reston, Herndon, Loudoun County, Northern Virginia, and throughout Virginia