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His Ex Is Getting His $1 Million Retirement Account. They Broke Up in 1989. As millions of Americans build up sizable workplace retirement assets, disputes over who gets the money are on the rise.

WDHJ is looking for an associate attorney for our Lexington office! Please contact [email protected] if interested

Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson, PLLC A premier, West Virginia law firm, that has a track record of success and will fight on your behalf.

We are excited to welcome Jake to the WDHJ team! Jake is located in our Charleston, WV office and practices in the fields of estate and trust litigation, estate and trust administration and planning, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general litigation. We know he will be a great addition and will be a great asset to our clients.

Not only do we do great legal work for our clients, we also clean up pretty well to celebrate the holidays! The partners at WDHJ are very fortunate to work with such a great team.

It was a pleasure working with you, Greg!

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Thank you so much for choosing WDHJ! It was a pleasure working with you, we wish you the best!

It was a pleasure working with Heather and Greg, glad we had the opportunity to support and partner with them.

We are hiring at our Charleston office!

Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson, PLLC is seeking an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience for their Charleston, WV office to handle estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates from inception to completion. All candidates must be licensed in West Virginia. The ideal candidate should be able to:
- Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, deeds, beneficiary designation forms, and other estate planning documents
- Review and draft trust and probate administration documents and other related documents
- Conduct legal research regarding complex procedural and substantive issues related to probate, estate planning, and fiduciary litigation
- Build relationships with existing and prospective clients through networking and business development activities
- There will be training opportunities for litigation. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, while having demonstrated an interest in litigation.

This role is primarily located in Charleston, WV with occasional travel to our Lewisburg, WV office. Remote flexibility. We offer a salary range based on experience and qualifications as well as Health/Dental/Vision medical and 401(k)

For more detailed information about our practice areas and team of professionals, please visit our website at www.wdhjlaw.com

Please send resume to Melissa Furlong, [email protected]

Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson, PLLC | West Virginia Attorneys Get a free consultation with skilled attorneys serving West Virginia at Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson. 40+ years of experience! Contact us today.

Come join the Charleston, West Virginia Rotary in-person or online today at noon to hear about "Defining the Legacy You Leave" from John Hussell.

John’s discussion is entitled “Now, Today, Tomorrow, and Always: What Will Your Legacy Be?”. John will look at the last words of a varied and fascinating group of people to shed insight into what we accomplish in life, the legacy which we wish to leave, and the steps we can take to ensure that those wishes are carried out.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/millennials-feeling-their-mortality-during-covid-19-start-writing-their-wills-11638799200?st=2bm71oa2rv6814j&reflink=article_copyURL_share

This is good advice from The Wall Street Journal. Please let us know if we can help with your will and other estate planning documents.

Millennials, Feeling Their Mortality During Covid-19, Start Writing Their Wills Young adults are acting to get their affairs in order, citing unease over the pandemic. Costs vary widely.

Our partners had another productive quarterly meeting in Lexington, Virginia this week. We are thankful for our clients, staff, and friends who have made 2021 a great year and look forward to more success in 2022.

Our partner, John Hussell, delivered an informative and entertaining lecture entitled “Now, Today, Tomorrow, and Always: Why Estate Planning Matters Now More Than Ever” to the Charleston Estate Planning Council at Edgewood Country Club yesterday evening.

Our partners had a great firm retreat in Lexington, Virginia this week. The practice of law is enjoyable when you have great partners working hard together toward a common goal. We think Justice Powell would be proud of this law firm.

Whether it’s the excellent legal representation, friendly people, or just the gorgeous spring flowers at the Lewisburg office, make WDHJ your go-to law firm in West Virginia.

Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson updated their website address.

Yesterday afternoon, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published the sample application form to be used in applying for Paycheck Protection Program Loans under the recently-enacted CARES Act. The loan application can be found at the following link:
https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/Borrower%20Paycheck%20Protection%20Program%20Application.pdf

The attorneys at Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson, PLLC stand ready to help our friends and clients during these uncertain times.

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Here is the latest announcement from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia regarding its response to the Coronavirus.

News & Publications - West Virginia Judiciary and Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Press and Media contact information and news alerts for the West Virginia Judiciary and Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

As noted in the article linked below, a good rule of thumb is to have your estate planning documents reviewed every three to five years. That is particularly true at the present in light of significant changes in state and federal law, including dramatic changes to stretch IRAs and a looming decrease in the federal estate tax exemption.

When It Makes Sense to Review Your Will Ask Encore: Columnist Glenn Ruffenach answers questions about estate planning, Social Security benefits and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Fitting individual retirement accounts and qualified plan proceeds into your estate plan can be complex. To avoid confusion and potential litigation after you have passed away, you should take steps now to ensure that your beneficiary designation forms are coordinated with your will and trust. At WDHE, we are ready to help with your beneficiary designation forms and answer any questions you may have with respect to inherited IRAs.

What You Need to Know About Inheriting an IRA Not understanding the rules can lead to some costly errors.

Electronic wills (e-wills) are a hot topic in estate planning circles, but they are fraught with potential for abuse. With e-wills, there is little means of assuring that the person creating the will (the testator) has the appropriate mental capacity. Similarly, there is little, if any, way to ensure that the testator is not being unduly influenced by a particular family member or care provider. Hopefully, West Virginia and Virginia will not rush to allow e-wills as a substitute for traditional wills. If they do, litigation is likely to follow. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/18/your-money/electronic-wills-online.html

If you have questions about a will, trust, estate, power of attorney, or elder law issue, please contact us at (304) 345-4611 or visit our website at www.wwdhe.com.

A Will Without Ink and Paper New laws are allowing people to create and sign wills online without a lawyer or notary present, but experts say there are drawbacks.

Bad News for IRA owners and 401(k) plan participants: The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed the SECURE Act. Although it has many beneficial provisions, it does have a significant negative aspect. Specifically, the House leg­is­la­tion would re­quire children or grandchildren who in­herit tax-ad­van­taged re­tire­ment ac­counts to with­draw the money over a much shorter period than many are cur­rently al­lowed. Under the legislation, most non-spouse beneficiaries will have to drain retirement ac­counts within ten years and pay any taxes due in that accelerated timeframe. According to partner John Hussell, if this legislation passes the Senate and is signed into law by the President, the accelerated timeframe for paying taxes will negatively impact millions of Americans who inherit 401(k) plan proceeds and individual retirement accounts (IRA’s) from their deceased parents or grandparents.

Join partner John Hussell at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Charleston WV on April 3rd. He will be the guest speaker for the Annual Lenten Series. John will discuss trusts, endowments, charitable gifts, and ways to make a difference to your family & community.

Luke Perry's sudden passing was a shock, but with some forethought, he was able to alleviate some of his family's pain. Read more here.

When the Unexpected Happens: How Luke Perry Protected his Family The passing of high-profile personalities affords us an opportunity to talk about the importance of proper estate planning.

According to the National Taxpayers Union, up to 60% of properties are overvalued by assessors. You can appeal a tax increase that was made in error.

Appealing a Notice of Increase of Assessment According to the National Taxpayers Union, up to 60% of properties are overvalued by assessors. You can appeal a tax increase that was made in error. 

It's now easier to contact Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson.

Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson updated their business hours.