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Law Offices of Deborah G. Matthews

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Home for the holidays, time to have The Talk: get the new year off to a good start

December 29, 2015 by Deborah Matthews

As the family gathered for Christmas, I finally had The Talk with my Favorite Nephew who was home from college. This talk was about being smart and taking steps to protect himself.  We sat down with his laptop and I started by asking if he’d ever checked his credit report. First, I sent him to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) website and showed him how to get his free … [Read more...] about Home for the holidays, time to have The Talk: get the new year off to a good start

Taxpayer Identity Theft – Protect Yourself

March 29, 2015 by Deborah Matthews

For the second time this week, someone I know has become the victim of identity theft.  Again the person's Social Security number was used fraudulently to file something with the IRS. As I write each year, taxpayer identity theft is an ever growing problem. The best preventive option is to file your tax returns as early as possible. The IRS will take the first return filed.  … [Read more...] about Taxpayer Identity Theft – Protect Yourself

Are You Backing Up Your Digital Life?

January 8, 2015 by Deborah Matthews

The holidays were filled with lots of wonderful opportunities to take pictures. Then those photos were downloaded to computers with the thought they would be held for safekeeping. But are they really secure? Many people were the happy recipients of new laptops or desktop computers that they are now happily using. Was a backup system also set up? The Federal Trade Commission … [Read more...] about Are You Backing Up Your Digital Life?

Be Aware and Fight Tax Identity Theft

January 13, 2014 by Deborah Matthews

With the approaching tax season comes reminders to protect yourself against identity theft and tax return fraud. This week is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a leading role in fighting identity theft and making resources available to consumers such as how to protect your identity, your child’s identity, your medical identity, and … [Read more...] about Be Aware and Fight Tax Identity Theft

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My office is located on
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Old Town Alexandria

110 North Royal Street
Suite 575
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Trust and Estate Administration

Recent Articles

  • Confirm Your Retirement Account Beneficiaries
  • REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COVID-RELATED FUNERAL AND BURIAL COSTS
  • REIMBURSEMENT FOR COVID FUNERAL AND BURIAL COSTS
  • Preparing For COVID-19 Checklist
  • Accessing Medical Information and Directives
  • Options for Cremated Remains
  • Home for the holidays, time to have The Talk: get the new year off to a good start
  • Thanksgiving: A Time for Family and For Remembering
  • New Medicare Tool
  • Planning for Retirement: Federal Employees

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Awards and Recognition

  • Exemplary Service Award from Mount Vernon Unitarian Church: for tireless efforts to support refugees around the globe, including the Afghan family that MVUC supports locally, with Co-Chair Roberta Finkelstein.
  • Door Opener Society member, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, 2021
  • Fellow, Class of 2020, Virginia Law Foundation
  • Leader in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2019
  • Recognition from Delegate Paul Krizek for HB1559, extending renewal period for “Senior IDs
  • Fairfax County Public Schools, thank you for donating 2,000+ masks for vulnerable students- 2020
  • Recognition from Delegate Scott A. Surovell for suggested legislation HB1973 – Clarifying Control of Real Estate Brokerages
  • Fairfax Bar Association, Pro Bono Attorney of the Year 2012
  • American Gar Association GP|Solo, Chairman’s Award, for her leadership of the National Solo and Small Firm Conference, August 2008
  • American Bar Association GP|Solo “Star of the Quarter”
  • Fairfax Bar Association, President’s Award, 2006

Community Events

  • “Simple Estate Planning”, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center CLE – training for lawyer volunteers to assist low income seniors and people with disabilities with estate planning.

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