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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

What You Need to Know about a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT)

If you put your assets into a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, you might be able to qualify for Medicaid despite the amount of your assets.
05/19/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Should I Need a Trust in My Estate Plan?

A trust can be a vital component in an estate plan.
05/19/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Robert W. Haley Named To The Top Attorneys 2023 Super Lawyers List!

Our firm has received great news this month: Managing Attorney Robert W. Haley, of the Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia is listed as part of the Super Lawyers list in the category of Elder Law for 2023! He received this distinction starting back in 2007, and onward from 2009 through 2022 as […]
05/18/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Caring for Your Aging Mom as You Near Retirement

When caring for your aging mom, it's essential to discuss a plan for the future while she is still in a sound state of mind.
05/10/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Does Divorce Have an Impact on Estate Planning?

When you're in the midst of a divorce, you're probably not thinking about estate planning or your will. However, if you're divorcing, you should think about the impact a divorce can have on an estate plan.
05/05/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Use Estate Planning to Prepare for Cognitive Decline

Create estate planning documents with our office today to protect you and your loved ones in the event of cognitive decline or incapacity.
05/03/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Join Cricket Haley For An Open Conversation on Wednesday May 3 at 5PM!!!

Join Cricket Haley at our upcoming virtual Death Cafe. This is a safe and sensitive space to chat about death, losing a loved one, or end-of-life anxieties. This takes place on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 5 PM EST. We hope to see you there! To Register, please visit: www.deathcafe.com
05/01/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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What to Know about Being a Health Care Proxy

When you assume the role of the health care proxy of a loved one, you make crucial medical decisions on their behalf. If your loved one becomes incapacitated and cannot communicate with health care providers, you are responsible for ensuring health care providers respect their preferences for care. If you are a health care proxy, […]
04/21/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Charities May Now Be Named As SNT Remainder Beneficiaries

Many parents and families planning for the care of their loved one with special needs will consider setting up a special needs trust. (Special needs trusts are also often referred to as supplemental needs trusts and SNTs). These trusts allow assets to be left to a disabled or chronically ill person without disqualifying them for certain benefits, such as Medicaid. A common asset that may be left to an individual living with a disability is an inherited retirement account. However, Lynchburg, Virginia families who had previously sought to establish an SNT for a disabled loved one could not effectively designate a charitable organization as a remainder beneficiary. Thanks to legislation passed by Congress in late 2022, this is no longer the case.
04/17/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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April 16th Is National Healthcare Decisions Day!

National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning done ahead of time before incapacity can occur! The purpose of this national holiday is to inform the public of the crucial need for this type of planning to be put in place, as well as guide them along that process and to provide clear, concise, and consistent information on healthcare decision-making so that they can make the best decisions for themselves.
04/11/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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