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Can Dementia Be Prevented?

Socializing, taking classes and exercising may boost your brain's cognitive reserve and stave off memory and thinking problems down the road, a new study suggests.

09/21/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

What Is Digital Asset Estate Planning?

A lot of people think that this type of asset protection planning does not apply to them, but take a look at your smart phone; how many apps do YOU have that are related to money? Acorns, banking apps, stock trading accounts, hotel points, etc.,. Many people don’t realize the extent of their electronic and digital lives and the potential problems they’re leaving for others to deal with.

09/19/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

What Do I Need to Know about Geriatric Care Managers?

As many family caregivers know all too well, caring for an elderly loved one can overwhelm you quickly.

08/25/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Do You Have a Will?

According to a recent Gallup poll, a little over half (54%) of adults in America don’t have a will. Forbes’ recent article entitled “How To Determine If You Need A Will” says that, for adults under 30, even more live without wills—80%. Therefore, if you are married and/or have children, you should have a will, even if it’s just a very basic one.

07/18/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Is Slow Walking a Sign of Dementia?

A slower walk as you age has always been a warning sign of increasing frailty that could lead to falls and other disabilities, experts say. Emerging research in small groups of elderly subjects has also found that a slower gait from year to year may be an early sign of cognitive decline.

07/17/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Do I Need an Estate Plan If I’m 25?

As soon as you are an adult, you should have an estate plan in place.

06/30/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

How Can I Help My Family After I Pass Away?

Estate planning is always a difficult subject to deal with, because who wants to arrange things for when they die?

06/24/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

What Happens Financially when a Spouse Dies?

When you lose your mate, you lose so much—your best friend, your equilibrium and your future together. Just when you’re at your lowest, it hits you: You could lose a lot of money, too.

06/14/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Join our Facebook Live Segment with Robert W. Haley, June 6th at 5pm!

We are happy to announce a new upcoming and reoccurring Facebook Live that will be taking place by the Managing Attorney Robert W. Haley, with his wife and firm administrator Cricket Haley. This segment will be starting this coming Monday on June 6 at 5 pm and taking place at that same time every other […]

06/03/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

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 Dementia Be Prevented?

What Is Digital Asset Estate Planning?

What Do I Need to Know about Geriatric Care Managers?

Do You Have a Will?

Is Slow Walking a Sign of Dementia?

Do I Need an Estate Plan If I’m 25?

How Can I Help My Family After I Pass Away?

What Happens Financially when a Spouse Dies?

Join our Facebook Live Segment with Robert W. Haley, June 6th at 5pm!

Aging Intelligently Web-show, Episode 5: Movie Review of 'The Amusement Park' by George Romero

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