Josh is both founder and attorney here at Relational Estate & Elder Law. He is licensed in both Virginia and West Virginia, and his passion is to go beyond drafting legal documents to helping clients envision their futures. Josh knows that creating high-quality legal documents means his clients can have confidence about the future, and he wants as many people as possible to experience this peace of mind. Josh is a visionary who leads our team and his clients with competence, ambition, and a readiness to tackle any obstacle that may arise. Click here to learn more about Josh!

Dreama is our Director of Operations here at Relational Estate & Elder Law. She is also a paralegal and notary who assists with estate and elder planning matters. She works with clients to get their documents officially signed and ensures that each part of our process meets the Virginia or West Virginia legal standard of excellence. Dreama is an incredibly hard worker, a caring and supportive manager, and an expert at brainstorming how our team can improve our processes and client services.

 Elijah is an Estate Planning Legal Assistant who assists in drafting and revising client documents until they are exactly what that client needs. Elijah is meticulous, prepared, and attuned to what is needed at any given moment, and his bright mind is always open and looking for the next thing he can learn about estate planning and our clients. Elijah has a gracious and helpful demeanor, and clients always enjoy talking with him on the phone. 

Paula is our Estate Administration Team Lead, and she works with clients who are navigating the complicated world of grief after losing a loved one. Paula guides executors through the probate process and trustees through the trust administration steps. She is also a skilled accountant who is a huge asset to our firm in regards to tax planning. Paula is brilliant but down-to-earth, accomplished and still approachable, and direct while also being one of the most caring people you’ll ever meet. She’s an expert in her field and a blessing to our team.

Lauren Paige wears several hats – she is our HR and Training Specialist, as well as our Marketing Assistant. She has used her strong teaching skills to create a systemized approach to training new hires, and she successfully gets people up and running in their roles as fast as possible. Because of how organized and detail oriented she is, she is also the brains behind the events we plan and how we disperse our marketing materials. She thinks of the minute things that are easy to miss, and we are so grateful for her.

Olivia, as our Receptionist and Intake Assistant, is the first to greet our clients when they walk through our doors, and her cheerful, peaceful demeanor will make your day. She works to keep our office space comfortable and welcoming, and she is wonderful at caring for our clients. She also answers phones and helps with scheduling. Olivia is known for her proactive and kind customer service. She is always willing to help people with their needs and questions, as you will see!