Melissa Nicole Moser

Melissa Nicole Moser

also known as Melissa N. Moser, Melissa Moser

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 9 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate ... +4 more

2901 S Lynnhaven Rd, Ste 120, Virginia Beach, VA

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Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

With a careful review of their goals, family dynamics, assets, and income, I produce customized estate planning documents, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Medical Directives, and Living Wills.

30%
Probate 20%

I guide personal representatives of estates through the probate process, including statutory filings, marshaling of assets, addressing creditor claims and payment of the decedent's debts, and distributions to beneficiaries.

20%
Trusts 20%

I advise trustees of their fiduciary obligations, both statutorily and under the governing instrument, with all aspects of trust administration, including beneficiary distributions, the allocation of principal and income in accountings, and taxation.

20%
Elder Law 10%

I advise clients regarding the obtainment and retention of benefits, including Medicaid, Social Security, and Aid and Attendance benefits; guardianships/custodianships; long term care planning; and protection against elder abuse.

10%
Tax 10%

I advise clients regarding tax strategies related to their estate planning and business entity selection, assist clients with obtainment and retention of tax-exempt status, and prepare various federal and state tax returns.

10%
Animal Law 5%

With Estate Planning for Pets, I provide comprehensive planning documents to ensure your pets are provided for in the event of your incapacity or passing. Occasionally, I also help with animal law-related matters outside of the estate planning realm.

5%
Business 5%

I help clients with entity selection and formation (including nonprofits), taxation, contracts, and business succession planning.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 9 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2016

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Location

Midgett Preti Olansen PC

2901 S Lynnhaven Rd, Ste 120, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

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Melissa Nicole Moser's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

We contacted Moser Law in reference to our Estate Planning with many questions. Melissa met with us and informed us of our options, and guided us on the best path for our family situation. We felt confident in her services, and was very pleased with our Estate Planning that included absolutely ever...ything. Her prices were the most reasonable among our searching. All documents were presented to us organized and in a binder notebook, all in one place to make it easy to access when needed. Very pleased!!!!

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Steven Doan

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa has been a friend of mine for many years and I have consulted with her a number of times for advice on how to best handle matters for my clients. There are few attorneys that work harder than Melissa."

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Scott Collins

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is one of the most driven, skilled, and ambitious attorneys I know that equally cares about people. Kind, approachable, and competent in every way."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia, CoVaBiz

2024

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia, CovaBiz

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Significant Service Award, Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers Conference

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Program of the Year: Wills for Heroes, Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers Conference

2020

Servant Leader Award, Wittenberg University

2019

Significant Service Award, Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers Conference

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Shareholder, Midgett Preti Olansen PC

2020 - 2025

Founder & Principal, Moser Law PLLC

2016 - 2019

Attorney, Rack & Moccia, P.C.

Associations

2025 - Present

Hampton Roads Gift Planning Council

Member

2021 - Present

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Pro Bono Committee Member

2018 - Present

Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council

Board of Directors

2016 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Guardianship & Conservatorship

Granted

Defense of Dangerous Dog Designation

Case Dismissed

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Education

2014

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Cincinnati

MS - Master of Science

2005

Wittenberg University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Wills for Heroes

Estate Planning in Virginia

Publications

2019

Languages

English

Activity

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