What We Do
The overall focus in most of our practice areas concerns property- its acquisition, control, and transfer. Please note that we do not offer all practice areas in every jurisdiction in which we have licensed attorneys. The applicable jurisdictions in which we offer a given practice area are noted above each practice area.
Real Estate
Transactions
Deeds, Easements, Boundary Line Adjustments, Subdivisions, Deeds of Trust, Promissory Notes, Purchase Agreements. Settlements in Virginia and West Virginia.
Estate Planning
Last Will & Testament
The essential planning document, although not always the primary one.
Revocable Living trust
An arrangement between a Grantor, Trustee, and Beneficiaries. Avoids Probate. Private. Flexible and customizable.
Medicaid Planning Trust
Protects assets from Medicaid "spend-down" when funded 5 years in advance of needing long-term care Medicaid.
Durable Power of Attorney
& Advance Medical Directive
Name agents to make property/finance and medical decisions when you cannot.
Estate Administration
Virginia and West Virginia Probate
Guidance to fiduciaries and family members through the Probate or Small Estate procedures in both Virginia and West Virginia.
Fiduciary Services
Serving as Executor or Trustee for your estate when you desire a neutral party to manage it.
Estate Litigation
Disputes happen- we can help.
Elder Law
Medicaid Asset Protection
& Longterm Care Planning
Advance planning to preserve your entire estate, and crisis strategies to save what we can when faced with the unexpected.
Guardianships & Conservatorships
A last resort when there is not an effective Power of Attorney, these proceedings allow a loved one or other interested party to obtain court authority to manage healthcare and property of an incapacitated adult.
Fiduciary Counsel & Disputes
We provide guidance to agents under a Power of Attorney to ensure they are complying with their legal duties. We also represent clients who believe an agent may be in breach of these duties and committing financial elder abuse.
Business Law
Entity Formation
Corporation? LLC? Partnership? Limited Partnership? And agreements to boot.
General Counsel & Contracts
Risk mitigation. Buy and Sell Agreements. Contracts for any and all purposes.
Litigation
Deal went south? Contract breached? We can help you with that.
Landlord / Tenant
Residential or commercial leases
Lease Drafting, Collections, Unlawful Detainer/Eviction, Tenant Claims/Demands
New Associations/Governing Documents
Mata & Hill PLC can assist with setting up a Declaration, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation for a new homeowners or condominium association.
Existing Associations: Amendments & Policy
For existing associations, Mata & Hill PLC is experienced and able to assist with preparing amendments to governing documents and policy resolutions and guiding the association through the approval process.
Assessments & Collection
Collection of assessments is never a rewarding task, but Mata & Hill PLC can guide the Association through the process with sage advice based on many years of experience.
Covenants Enforcement
Mata & Hill PLC can assist with enforcement of property maintenance and other covenants and guide the Association through the enforcement process.
Civil Litigation
Money Claims
In both General District Court and Circuit Court.
Real Estate Disputes
Boundary issues, HOA covenants enforcement or challenges, civil trespass, and more.
General Litigation
Arising under contract, tort, or equity. We do not handle domestic relations, divorce, or family law.
Traffic Infractions
Speeding tickets, moving violations, etc.
Misdemeanor Charges
For crimes punishable by up to twelve months in jail and by fines not exceeding $2,500.
Felony Charges
Felonies can be punishable by jail time in excess of twelve months and by fines greater than $2,500. There are also serious repercussions concerning certain civil rights.