Begin the Begin

"Once you begin, you are closer to the end than had you not begun at all" is a key mantra for estate, business, special needs and incapacity planning.

The simple mantra is a good place to start when addressing estate planning, business planning, incapacity planning and special needs and elder law issues as well as winding your way through the administration of an estate or trust. All of these subjects can be sensitive and difficult topics to discuss, a discussion many choose not to start. However, as simply stated once the conversation about the

12/24/2025

Wishing you a Peaceful Holiday Season!
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12/06/2023

The current and past Chairs of the Board of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia came together to celebrate Eileen Ellsworth and the wonderful year CFNOVA has had supporting its vision to build a community that works for everyone!

(Bernard Mustafa; Paul Leslie; David Young; Bob Kipps; James Wordsworth)

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03/01/2023

Looking forward to Shape of the Region presented by Community Foundation for Northern Virginia on Aging in Northern Virginia!

As greater numbers of northern Virginia seniors age in place, the region will need to consider how to meet their growing needs.

On March 23, OFP Shareholder and Elder Law Attorney Catherine F. Schott Murray (Begin the Begin) will moderate an important panel discussion on the topic, sponsored by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. OFP is a proud event sponsor.

Learn more about the event: https://bit.ly/3Erw9dU
More on Catherine Schott Murray: https://bit.ly/3IJkwS3

04/15/2022

I am honored to have been named to Washingtonian’s Top Financial Advisors list for Estate Attorneys, published in the March 2022 issue. https://bit.ly/3JNpWsq

Washingtonian Magazine is based on surveys sent to hundreds of people who work in the local financial industry. The magazine performed in-depth research, including consulting industry experts and publications. The “Top Financial Advisor” names on the list are the people who received the strongest recommendations. Thank you to all of my clients and colleagues for their trust and support!

12/28/2021

Happy wishes from OFP Law and Begin the Begin!
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What is your plan for 2022?

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! Holiday Greetings from OFP Law.

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10/08/2021

Enjoyed my guest appearance on Off the Wall podcast where we talked about proposed tax reform and considerations for estate planning! , Feldman & Pittleman, P.C. Monument Wealth Management

Estate Planning | How to Evolve Your Plan When the Rules Keep Changing - Monument Wealth Management Laws affecting trusts and estates are currently in flux. How should you be thinking about these changes? And how should…

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you and yours a wonderful and peaceful Thanksgiving.

07/18/2020

ICYMI - If you want to view the great conversation with Jason Howell about charitable options for 2020 - check out the recording! https://youtu.be/N8_8eWs5yig

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Business Women's Giving Circle Community Foundation NOVA
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Join the conversation about "Navigating Private Philanthropy During a Pandemic" on July 15th at 3:00 p.m. Details below.
Jason Howell
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Business Women's Giving Circle at the Community Foundation of Northern VA
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
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