I am an estate planning attorney who lives and works in McLean, Virginia. I have focused my practice on estate planning for over sixteen years and worked at a boutique firm and a large firm before establishing my own firm, Oveissi Law. I enjoy assisting clients with the creation of foundational estate plans, which include revocable trusts, last wills and testaments, and powers of attorney, as well as advanced estate planning, which often include irrevocable trusts. I also helps clients with specific needs such as special needs and non-citizen planning. When someone passes away without an estate plan and probate is required, I help with the administration of the probate process.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I live in McLean, Virginia, with my three daughters and a chihuahua named Saint (whose name was selected by my eldest daughter because it is the name of a Kardashian kid).
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
The best part of what I do is experiencing the sense of relief that washes over clients when they know they have an estate plan that will provide care for the clients while they are living and their loved ones when they are gone.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Dal Grano and El Tio.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Aside from studying at universities and spending a year in Italy with my family, I have lived in McLean my entire life!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, because my father was Argentine and I have not been back in almost 20 years.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Lives of Others
Q: What advice would you give to people?
In one single moment, life may never be the same. Kiss the ones your love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to own and operate a boutique hotel in retirement.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Dua Lipa
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Rocco’s. I worked as a hostess at Rocco’s while attending Langley High School.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would love to have lunch with Tina Fey for obvious reasons. I think she would like a martini at J Gilbert’s, so we would meet there.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love knowing someone everywhere I go and the friendliness of business owners.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Continuing to enjoy life and work.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have been in three movies. Unfortunately, the last was pulled from production after the Kevin Spacey scandal.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Punta Leona, Costa Rica
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October is my favorite month in the DC area. Halloween is my favorite holiday.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My work.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My kids inspire me to be better.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Lemon grass and honeysuckles.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
My kids, happiness, and love.
