Rhiannon Hartman practices estate planning in the Williamsburg office of Carrell, Blanton Ferris & Associates. She has lived in Williamsburg for over fifteen years. This still surprises her, given her experiences moving frequently and growing up all over the world. Prior to her tenure in Williamsburg, she had not lived anywhere for more than four years. She finds this to be a wonderful place for her two children to grow up. She also enjoys listening to the stories of many clients who have had similar life experiences of travel and have chosen to settle in Williamsburg. She is involved in her local community as an instructor for the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning and as a member of the Friends of The Williamsburg Regional Library Major Donors Committee.
She finds estate planning to be a unique area of the law in which time is taken to get to know clients and their families, and this process is very meaningful, because of the peace of mind it ultimately imparts. Mrs. Hartman is delighted to practice in an area of law which is not adversarial (although she thoroughly enjoyed her law school internship as a Prosecutor). Estate planning allows her to utilize her analytical skills and detail-oriented focus to ensure that her clients and families can rely on their estate plan in the event of incapacity or death.
She is particularly sensitive to the emotional nature of estate planning for many clients and their families. Employing a compassionate, holistic approach, she understands that clients seeking estate planning services are often experiencing health issues, loss, or the challenges of their particular family dynamic. No matter the situation, she hopes that her clients are able to find some measure of peace of mind from the work they achieve together.
She has seen firsthand the after-effects resulting from a lack of estate planning, or planning which was not appropriately updated prior to an individual’s death or incapacity. These experiences motivate her to work with clients to structure a plan that includes not just legal documents, but a legacy that conveys how much her clients cared for their loved ones.
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2010
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460 McLaws Circle, Suite 200, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
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Posted by Tom | March 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Superb Assistance Throughout
Ms. Hartman was recommended three years ago by a local financial advisor as we were in need of updated wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney. The resultant effort and final products were flawlessly prepared and reviewed in detail to insure compliance with our intentions. All questi...
Posted by George | February 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Rhiannon Hartman
Mrs. Hartman exceeded all of our expectations. Professional, thorough, patient. She developed all of our estate documents: Trust, Will, Powers of Attorney and Health Directive. She reviewed all possible options, answered all of our questions, and we could not have asked for a better lawyer. She is si...
Posted by Gary | November 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Superb legal services
My wife and I consulted Rhiannon for estate planning. We have been delighted with the services she has provided. She clearly and methodically explains the issues and responds quickly to any questions we have, providing detailed answers. Trustwortiness and responsiveness are paramount for us, and we...
Posted by Marti | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Completely trust her judgement and technical expertise
Having first hired Ms Hartman in 2011, I continue to work with her because I completely trust her judgement and technical expertise. She meticulously covered each and every possible contingency of my estate planning and explained each step in language I could easily understand. I highly recommend her...
Posted by Kim | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
College student POA & Medical Directive
I hired Rhiannon to provide my college age sons with powers of attorney and medical directives. She was excellent at explaining both documents to my sons. I would highly recommend using her for your college age children.
"I endorse this lawyer. Rhiannon is a caring, professional estate planner. She is dedicated to meeting a family's true needs and spends a great deal of time making sure those needs are identified. She is helpful to coworkers who have questions and freely shares her expertise to help, no matter how busy she is. She will always be a true advocate for her clients and an excellent colleague to consult for difficult questions."
"Rhiannon is very caring about her clients and providing them with the right estate plan for their situation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hartman is an extremely intelligent and hard-working attorney. If she doesn't have the answer to your legal question, she will find it out with her excellent research skills. She is personable and professional. I have not encountered a client that has not enjoyed and appreciated her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Estate planning lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
2022
Qualified Counselor in Trusts and Estates Practice, Virginia Law Foundation
2021
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2020
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2015 - Present
Associate Attorney, Carrell Blanton Ferris
2011 - 2015
Associate Attorney, The Heritage Law Group
2024 - Present
Williamsburg Health FoundationBoard Member
2023 - Present
Legal Aid Socity of Eastern VirginiaBoard Member
2021 - Present
Friends of the Williamsburg Regional LibraryMajor Donors Committee
2012 - Present
Williamsburg Bar Association
2010 - Present
Virginia State Bar
2011 - 2014
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2011 - 2014
Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2010
J.D.
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
2018
Wills, Trusts and Tax Planning under the New Law
2018
Wills vs. Trusts
2016
The Christopher Wren Society: ESTATE PLANNING FOR MODERN TIMES
2014
2014
English
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