John Heck
DUNLAP BENNETT & LUDWIG
https://www.dbllawyers.com/
Areas of Focus: Kids Protection Planning, Life and Legacy Planning
Licensed States: Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, District of Columbia
What to expect from John Heck
- A 15-minute Prep Call with our Intake Team to understand your goals and needs
- 2 - Hour Working Family Wealth Planning Session: A comprehensive look at your current family dynamics and your assets, including a comprehensive inventory of everything you have so none of it is ever lost.
- Education on how the law impacts your family and assets, focused specifically on your County, State and Country of residence.
- A transparent discussion of your options to care for what matters most to you, no matter what happens Planning options that work for you and the people you love. Relational, compassionate counsel to help you make "eyes wide open" choices for yourself and the people you love.
- A clear plan (not just documents) for how your assets and those you love will be taken care of, throughout every stage of life, and in the event of your incapacity or death.
About John Heck
Hi. I'm John W. Heck. I became a Personal Family Lawyer because I have seen the consequences of failed estate planning in my immediate family. Through the long and difficult probate process, I realized that I needed to protect my loved ones, preserve my wealth, and ensure my legacy was a proud one. If you’re reading this, you probably feel the same way.
We help families, senior citizens, and blended/non-traditional couples in the Northern Virginia and D.C. area. As your guide, we show you how to navigate the maze of legal and financial decisions needed for a great estate plan. We understand that every family is unique, and we spend the time to get to know you and your circumstances to ensure your legacy is preserved for generations.
Our focus is on foundational estate planning, Kids Protection Planning, and Elder Law, but we go far beyond the documents. Our purpose and calling is to educate, empower and inform so you can make the best decisions that result in the outcome you want. We have the tools to create a path for you should you choose to walk it with us.
I graduated from the Washington College of Law in 2008, and am licensed in Virginia, D.C., New Jersey, and Georgia. I am a retired Air Force officer and aviator, and bring a lifetime of experience in working through the impossible to get results. I've been a Secretary of Defense Executive Fellow, the Chief of Strategy for the Air Force Reserve, worked closely with senior leaders, and bring a broad perspective that makes me, our team, and our law firm different from other estate planners that only provide documents and view you as just another transaction.
I am a co-chair of the Wills, Trusts and Estate Section of the Fairfax County Bar Association, am active in our local church, and provide educational workshops at not cost to local communities.
And, most importantly, I am a husband to my wife Amse, and father of three wonderful children: EV, Caroline, and Henry.
THE PERSONAL FAMILY LAWYER PROMISE
What makes PFL lawyers different?
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How you hire us.
We begin with a comprehensive inventory of everything you own, and everyone you love, and consider it all in a working meeting, called a Family Wealth Planning Session, to guide you to clarify your financial life and legacy goals before we draft a single document.
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How we plan.
We work with you throughout every life stage to map out the most likely scenarios for you and the people you love, planning for each as your life, the law, and your assets change over time.
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What we protect.
Our Life & Legacy Planning process ensures everything that matters most -- from your financial assets to your values, insights, stories and experience -- are captured and documented during your life and cared for over the generations to come.
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What you see.
Transparency in our process, and our fees … all of which are flat fees, agreed to in advance, based on your choices and with no surprises, ensuring we stay on the same side of the table - supporting you to make a lifetime of great decisions - every step of the way.
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How we deliver.
Our systems help you get clear and organized, overcoming the exact issues that keep most estate plans from actually working when they are needed most. We help you leave your family with a gift of love, and not a mess.
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How our plans work.
One-and-done estate plans focused only on money are a recipe for a big mess. We help you throughout every stage of life and be there for the people you love, when you can’t be.
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