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NOT A MYTH: Medicaid Can Recoup Benefits Paid Out From An Estate When Someone Passes!

Fewer things will send someone into a total panic faster than receiving a Medicaid Recovery letter in the mail. Imagine a family still grieving from the passing of a loved one getting a letter informing them that the government funds used for nursing home care for the deceased are owed and must now be paid back! In some cases, we are talking in upwards of hundreds of thousands of dollars here.

03/13/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Why Is Lisa Marie Presley's Mom Fighting Her Daughter’s Estate Plan?

Priscilla Presley has filed legal documents disputing who oversees the estate of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

03/09/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Client Solutions, Not Just Documents: Are You A Good Fit To Work With Us?

The days of seeing one lawyer for all your legal needs are long gone. Today, fields of law have become so complex they force lawyers into specialization, or to at least limit their practice to a few areas of law.

03/02/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

What Is Asset Protection Planning?

Asset protection planning is the process of building barriers around your assets, whether those assets are personal or business, to keep them safe from litigation, creditor claims, seizure and burdensome taxes.

03/01/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Does My Estate Plan Need a Digital Component?

At any given time, the average American maintains between 30 and 50 online accounts. These may be with banks, financial institutions, utility companies, email providers, social media outlets, commercial shopping or travel sites and accounts unique to technology, such as an account to purchase apps for a smartphone.

02/10/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

What Exactly Does an Executor Do?

The main responsibility of an executor of a will is to carry out the final wishes of the person who bestowed that position of trust.

02/01/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Who Should I Name as a Co-Trustee?

Unlike a last will and testament, a revocable living trust is effective during your lifetime.

01/31/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

How Can an Elder Law Attorney Help Me?

With an elder care lawyer by your side, handling issues associated with Medicaid and Medicare is easy.

01/23/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Are My Children Entitled to My Money?

Adult children may anticipate, but are not legally entitled, to an inheritance.

01/19/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

Can an Estate Plan Be Created without My Spouse?

I’m looking for guidance on where to start with planning in case something happens to me or my husband.

01/18/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC

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NOT A MYTH: Medicaid Can Recoup Benefits Paid Out From An Estate When Someone Passes!

Why Is Lisa Marie Presley's Mom Fighting Her Daughter’s Estate Plan?

Client Solutions, Not Just Documents: Are You A Good Fit To Work With Us?

What Is Asset Protection Planning?

Does My Estate Plan Need a Digital Component?

What Exactly Does an Executor Do?

Who Should I Name as a Co-Trustee?

How Can an Elder Law Attorney Help Me?

Are My Children Entitled to My Money?

Can an Estate Plan Be Created without My Spouse?

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