Atty. Joseph Walter Stuart

Atty. Joseph Walter Stuart

Joseph Walter Stuart is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts and estates, adult guardianship and 1 other area of law. Joseph received a M.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1989, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Fairfax Fairfax 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Joseph Walter Stuart at a glance

Joseph Walter Stuart is a Member based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Joseph W. Stuart, PLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, poa, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1987). Educated at Catholic University of America (M.A. Christendom, 1989) and Catholic University of America (J.D., 1987). Active member of Arlington County (Member, Trust & Estates Section, 1994—) Virginia State (Member: Trust & Estates Section, 1994— Committee on Legal Problems of Elderly, 1994—) Bar Associations National Lawyers Association National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Walter Stuart is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts and estates, adult guardianship and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph received a M.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1989, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Joseph practices at Joseph W. Stuart, PLC in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Walter Stuart's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Walter Stuart handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

Joseph Walter Stuart is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Power of Attorney

Joseph Walter Stuart is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Joseph Walter Stuart is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Joseph Walter Stuart is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Walter Stuart

Where is Joseph Walter Stuart's law office located?
Joseph Walter Stuart's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Joseph W. Stuart, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Walter Stuart handle?
Joseph Walter Stuart focuses on wills, trusts, poa, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Joseph Walter Stuart practiced law?
Joseph Walter Stuart has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Joseph Walter Stuart go to law school?
Joseph Walter Stuart earned their education at (M.A. Christendom, 1989); (J.D., 1987).
How can I contact Joseph Walter Stuart for a consultation?
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Education

M.A. Christendom
Catholic University of America
- 1989
J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1987

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