Attorneys and Counselors at Law : Serving the Virginia Area Since 1995
Sarah Parks is the founder of Custom Estate Planning. She graduated from George Mason School of Law (Arlington, Virginia) and joined the Virginia State Bar in 1993. Sarah also has an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center (Washington, DC).
Sarah founded Custom Estate Planning in 1995. The focus of her practice has been making estate planning understandable and available to everyone who wants a solid estate plan. Sarah maintains a supportive role in the business by offering her expertise and guidance.
Sarah is a regular instructor for Encore Learning in Arlington, the Osher Lifetime Learning Institute (OLLI) in Fairfax and Lifetime Learning in Annandale.
Sarah Parks, Esq.
Dina Chatila Shaar, Esq.
Dina Chatila Shaar is the President of Custom Estate Planning, Ltd. Dina is a Virginia-licensed estate planning attorney who brings practical experience and a client-centered approach to her work. After graduating from George Mason University School of Law in 2024, Dina has focused on creating tailored estate plans that address the individual circumstances and priorities of each client.
Known for her clear communication and thoughtful guidance, Dina helps clients navigate the complexities of estate planning with confidence and ease. She leverages the latest legal technologies and strategies to deliver efficient, personalized solutions that protect families and their assets. Dina is committed to spending the time with each client to acquaint herself with the client’s family situation, financial situation and estate planning goals so that the plan she develops for the client will meet the client’s needs. Dina makes certain the client understands the estate planning options available for the client’s unique situation and advises the client on how to make the best possible choices from those available options.
Dina co-instructs alongside Sarah at Encore Leaning in Arlington, the Osher Lifetime Learning Institute (OLLI) in Fairfax and Lifetime Learning Institute (LLI) in Annandale.
At Custom Estate Planning, our mission is to provide personalized and compassionate estate planning services tailored to each client's unique needs and family dynamics. We believe in forging meaningful relationships by engaging with our clients through in-depth meetings, rather than relying on impersonal questionnaires and forms. By truly getting to know you, your concerns, and the intricacies of your family and financial situations, our experienced attorneys are dedicated to crafting bespoke estate plans that reflect your values, goals, and aspirations. Our commitment is to guide you through the complexities of estate planning with care and expertise, ensuring that every detail is addressed. We strive to create peace of mind by delivering well-informed, customized solutions that protect your legacy and provide for your loved ones, now and for generations to come.
Custom Estate Planning, Ltd. is a Virginia law firm dedicated to estate planning education and to providing clients quality estate planning services at reasonable prices. Sarah Parks and Dina Chatila Shaar of Custom Estate Planning, Ltd. are both licensed to practice law in Virginia, and their services are available to Virginia residents.