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When Good Intentions Are Not Enough: What Happens When A Will Is Lost?

August 15, 2025 | By: Amanda Jester and George Reilly   Imagine this: you go through the trouble of writing a will, making plans, and choosing exactly who should inherit your home and life savings… only for all of it to go straight to the state because the will vanished. Sound like a legal horror… Continue reading When Good Intentions Are Not Enough: What Happens When A Will Is Lost?

Send Lawyers, Guns and Money—I Am Unhappy With My Trustee! Part 2

July 11, 2025 |  By: George Reilly   In my previous article, I discussed the overview of litigation related to the administration of an Irrevocable Trust established for the benefit of his wife and children by the late Jimmy Buffett. As this Trust dispute winds its way through the courts—with one key issue ultimately being… Continue reading Send Lawyers, Guns and Money—I Am Unhappy With My Trustee! Part 2

Send Lawyers, Guns and Money—I Am Unhappy With My Trustee! Part 1

Send Lawyers, Guns and Money—I Am Unhappy With My Trustee! Part 1

July 8, 2025 |  By: George Reilly   While Warren Zevon’s classic 1978 song did not actually involve issues with a Trustee, a recent court battle in the Estate of the late great Jimmy Buffett brought this song to mind. Jimmy used to occasionally cover “Lawyers, Guns and Money” in concert, and at least two… Continue reading Send Lawyers, Guns and Money—I Am Unhappy With My Trustee! Part 1

Understanding Wills in Delaware

May 8, 2025 |  By: Amanda Jester and George Reilly   Having a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your legacy.  In Delaware, there are specific steps that must be taken for your Will to be legally valid.   Why You Need a Will in Delaware   A… Continue reading Understanding Wills in Delaware

HOW TO CONTEST A WILL IN DELAWARE

HOW TO CONTEST A WILL IN DELAWARE

March 28, 2025 |  By: Amanda Jester and George Reilly   What does it mean to contest a will in Delaware?   Contesting a will means to legally challenge the validity of a will.  Not everyone is allowed to contest a will in Delaware and you can only do so in a very narrow set… Continue reading HOW TO CONTEST A WILL IN DELAWARE

The “Silver Tsunami”—Estate Planning Implications for the Coming Great Wealth Transfer

The “Silver Tsunami”—Estate Planning Implications for the Coming Great Wealth Transfer.

February 14, 2025 |  By: George Reilly   Financial advisors are keenly aware of the looming “great wealth transfer” where huge amounts of money will transfer to younger generations and charities as Baby Boomers die or make lifetime gifts. Various estimates range from $53 to 80 TRILLION dollars, which will transfer from now through 2045.… Continue reading The “Silver Tsunami”—Estate Planning Implications for the Coming Great Wealth Transfer

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Hosts Successful Veteran Day of Service, Supporting Veterans with Free Legal Documents

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL), a renowned veteran-owned law firm, hosted a Veteran Day of Service, providing free wills, advanced medical directives, and powers of attorney to veterans. The event, held in their Leesburg, Virginia office, was a resounding success, helping veterans secure essential legal documents to protect their futures and families.

TYSONS CORNER, VA (November 19, 2024) – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL), a renowned veteran-owned law firm, hosted a Veteran Day of Service, providing free wills, advanced medical directives, and powers of attorney to veterans. The event, held in their Leesburg, Virginia office, was a resounding success, helping veterans secure essential legal documents to protect… Continue reading Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Hosts Successful Veteran Day of Service, Supporting Veterans with Free Legal Documents

Comprehensive Estate Planning is a “Team Sport!”

Comprehensive Estate Planning is a “Team Sport!”

November 21, 2024 |  By: George Reilly   I think it’s fair to say that when people think about the term “estate planning” (if they ever really think about it that is), they associate it with lawyers and courts and the classic “reading of the Will” fable, which of course is certainly understandable. But that… Continue reading Comprehensive Estate Planning is a “Team Sport!”

It’s Not Just Pumpkin Spice Time—It’s Time for the Family Conversation!

It’s Not Just Pumpkin Spice Time—It’s Time for the Family Conversation!

November 13, 2024 |  By: George Reilly   “Quality family time” is a phrase often heard in the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, sometimes even with air quotes, to describe what many people believe to be a necessary, but not necessarily enjoyable, time of family togetherness. Don’t get me wrong, many folks truly love… Continue reading It’s Not Just Pumpkin Spice Time—It’s Time for the Family Conversation!

Estate Tax “Cinderella” Story: Millions of Dollars Disappearing at the Stroke of Midnight on January 1, 2026!

Estate Tax “Cinderella” Story: Millions of Dollars Disappearing at the Stroke of Midnight on January 1, 2026!

September 6, 2024 |  By: George Reilly   The classic children’s tale of Cinderella has the magic spell that transformed Cinderella expiring at the stroke of midnight after the ball. Her magnificent coach turned back into a pumpkin, inspiring a commonly used phrase. But as we all know, there was a happy ending despite losing… Continue reading Estate Tax “Cinderella” Story: Millions of Dollars Disappearing at the Stroke of Midnight on January 1, 2026!

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.