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Certified Elder Law Attorney®, Robert W. Haley, and his wife, Cricket, a Certified Elder Care Manager, share their journey from fat to fabulous. They discuss their research, personal experience and interview other experts in the fields of Elder Law, Care Management, Finance, Nutrition, Fitness, and even Travel, so you too, can be holistically well and secure wherever life's path may lead.

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Blog Articles

Special Needs Planning For Disabled Beneficiaries

Estate planning should always be customized to each individual creating a plan. This is particularly important when planning for beneficiaries with disabilities.
05/23/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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What are Options When I Can’t Live on My Own?

Here are a few options to consider when you can no longer live alone.
05/19/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Why Is Communication Important in Estate Planning?

For most families, the estate planning process is more involved than simply naming beneficiaries. While the primary goal of estate planning is transferring assets in an orderly and tax-efficient manner, it’s just as important to focus on preserving wealth across generations.
05/18/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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What Assets are Not Considered Part of an Estate?

In presentations regarding essential actions individuals should take regarding inheritance, emphasis is usually placed on drafting a will. This leaves unanswered what happens to assets that do not pass by will —so called non-probate assets.
05/17/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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More Seniors Eligible For Big Medicare Drug Subsidy

Are you aware of a new drug subsidy that makes more seniors eligible for Medicare? A million low-income seniors have become eligible for a big assist on prescription drug expenses this year under a newly expanded federal program. The subsidy can defray thousands of dollars in costs, and in many cases eliminate prescription drug expenses […]
05/16/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Is Bitcoin Part of an Estate?

Have you thought about what will happen to your bitcoin when you die? For many of us, the thought has at least crossed our mind.
05/15/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Tips on Finding the Right In-Home Aide

As you age, you may need help to take care of your health but want to live independently in your home.
05/12/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Aging Intelligently Web-show, Episode 5: Movie Review of 'The Amusement Park' by George Romero

Thanks for checking out Episode 5 of the Aging Intelligently Web-show! This episode is a movie review of the once thought-to-be-lost horror movie: "The Amusement Park". Originally made in 1973 by George Romero, famous director of the horror movie cult classic, "Night of The Living Dead". This particular movie was rediscovered, restored and recently released […]
05/04/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Can a Vacation Home Be Kept in the Family for Generations?

These vacation homes may also comprise a significant portion of the family’s wealth. Therefore, it’s understandable that homeowners want to pass their properties and family traditions to future generations.
05/03/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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The Unexpected Problems of "Springing" Power of Attorney

This article is very timely as it may take your bank or financial institution days or weeks to review the Durable Power of Attorney, then you find out you need a physician’s statement and the review begins again! We used to talk about the problems of this type of document when going over Estate Planning […]
05/01/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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