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Greetings - Welcome to our firm's Blog! Curious to learn more about topics of interest in regards to Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning/Asset Protection and other elder law matters in general? Be sure to check out our online blog! 

To see a listing of our website blog articles tagged and sorted by their own specific topics,  just click on their corresponding 'Blog Categories' links below, located directly under the 'Contact Us Today' field on the lower right of this page. (If viewing this on a desktop or laptop computer.)

Prefer to listen to podcasts on the go instead? Our newest media offering from the firm is an ongoing podcast put out by Robert and Cricket Haley, called 'Aging Intelligently'. 

Welcome to Aging Intelligently, where we walk with you down the path of getting older and together, climb those obstacles that seem insurmountable. Information and preparation can change your perception of aging. To learn more, we invite you to also check out our Aging Intelligently website, located here.

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.

*This podcast is accessible through many applications, including AppleSpotify, Anchor, Breaker and Google podcastsSubscribes Welcome! 

Blog Articles

Retirement Budgets Are Best without These Purchases

Once they retire, many Lynchburg seniors change their spending patterns quite a bit. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this, as long as they remain within their retirement budget.
09/15/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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How to Pass on Family Heirlooms with Fewer Estate Battles

There are better—and often more creative—ways to plan and divide that can avoid family squabbles over cars, jewelry, furniture and household items.
09/08/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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What Should I Do with an Alzheimer's Diagnosis?

Almost half a million new cases of Alzheimer's disease will be diagnosed this year in the United States, according to the BrightFocus Foundation. Worldwide, someone develops some form of dementia every three seconds.
09/06/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Interview with Robert W. Haley, Living in the Heart of Virginia: Misconceptions about Medicare & Medicaid

(Courtesy of ABC 13 - WSET) — In case you missed it! This is WSET's 2023 Living In the Heart of Virginia Interview Segment with Robert W. Haley, Managing Attorney of The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC: Misconceptions about Medicare & Medicaid.
09/01/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Closed for Labor Day!

All 3 offices in Bassett, Danville and Lynchburg will be closed Friday, September 1st at 12 noon through Monday, September 4th in observance of the federal Labor Day holiday. Our offices will all reopen Tuesday, September 5th at 8:30am to serve you! Labor Day honors the American Labor movement and the contribution that workers have […]
09/01/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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How to Plan Ahead in Case a Loved One Has Dementia

The sooner someone facing a dementia diagnosis begins plans for their future care and financial decisions, the better it will be for those they love, experts say.
08/24/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Special Needs Planning for Beneficiaries with Disabilities

When preparing testamentary documents, such as wills and trusts, protecting beneficiaries with disabilities should be a priority.
08/21/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Should I Use a Medicaid Planning Lawyer When I Apply for the Program?

Navigating the complexities of government healthcare programs can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to applying for Medicaid.
08/11/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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How Will Actor Brian Cox Approach Aging?

Brian Cox wants to work until he ‘drops’. Plan now to ensure that when you pass, your estate and family business are secure.
08/04/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Avoid the Costly Mistakes of Guardianship with Advance Planning

We all want to protect vulnerable people from harm. However, taking away all their rights usually isn’t the place to start. Instead, there are several less severe options that could be the right way to go.
08/01/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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