Evicting a squatter who is a friend of family

[Willard Blair]

I just bought my first foreclosure property in VA. I have the advantage of knowing the original owner and all the drama. The owner had a handshake deal with the current squatter. This house neighbors my mother's house. They were all friends. The squatter never paid the owner any rent even though he was house haking and keeping all the rent he collected for himself. So, I am planning on getting an attorney to handle the eviction to remain anonymous. I want to remain anonymous because the squatter is very charismatic (not dangerous) and do not want him to try to persuade my mother into letting him stay on. My mother is my partner in this deal, and she is a very caring person, so she would be easy for him to take advantage of. I am also in a different state so I am unable to step in. After he is evicted we are planning on using a property management company. Are there any suggestions to handle this differently than the way I am planning? Or are my plans pretty much good to go?