Perhaps the most complicated, but fundamental, estate planning aspect for most clients is funding their Revocable Trust. Often times a Revocable Trust is established, primarily to avoid probate. However, if assets are not transferred into the Revocable Trust probate is not avoided. Probate is the process whereby the county where you live at your death… Read »
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John P. Dedon
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John P. Dedon is a tax lawyer with a talent for explaining the complexities of tax law in lay terms. Working in the estate planning, asset protection and business areas for more than 35 years, John helps clients preserve assets and plan for the future with traditional planning tools, including Trusts (dynasty trusts, intentionally defective trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts), LLC and partnership entities, and cutting-edge concepts such as cryonic preservation trusts.
Recognitions
Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
“Hall of Fame” Washingtonian magazine Top Wealth/Financial Advisor
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating/Top Rated Estate and Taxation Lawyer
Consecutive years named Washingtonian Best Lawyers; Best Lawyers in America® for Trusts and Estates; Top Lawyer and Top Financial Professional by Northern Virginia Magazine; Legal Elite by Virginia Business magazine
