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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.

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Blog Articles

Estate Planning for Different Ages and Stages of Life

An estate plan works like the operating system on your phone or computer. It runs in the background. However, it needs occasional updates to keep the plan current.
11/23/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Factors to Consider when Picking Executor, Trustees and POAs

One of the biggest challenges that clients encounter during the process is deciding who to appoint as their trustees, powers of attorney, health care surrogates and executors.
11/15/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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How Did Olivia Newton-John Plan Her Estate?

Olivia Newton-John would have celebrated her 74th birthday on September 26. The Cambridge-born star earned millions for her efforts in music and entertainment, and a staggering final act of charity saw Newton-John’s family splitting their inheritance with her charities.
11/09/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Can an Elder Law Attorney Help with Medicaid?

Ensuring that the elderly have their rights respected is extremely important. That is where an elder law Medicaid attorney can play a major role in that situation. So, can an elder law attorney help with Medicaid? This article goes into some things to consider regarding that question.
11/08/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Help! We are Trapped in the Hellscape of Probate!

People often find themselves unexpectedly faced with the pitfalls and constant challenges of probate/estate administration every single day! These struggles that occur during an already difficult time are often greatly compounded by loved ones who failed to properly plan their estate before passing!
11/03/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Continual Education On Trusts in Elder Law

LEARNING IS A LIFELONG PROCESS!!! As part of continual education and ongoing certifications in the field of elder law, asset protection and estate planning,  Managing Attorney Mr. Haley will be participating in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 'Trusts With A Twist' Program, part of a hands-on drafting and networking seminar this month, with sessions spread out over 3 different days.
11/02/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month!

National Long-Term Care Awareness Month is observed in November every year. This month-long observance highlights the long-term care needs of men and women over the age of 65, and how they should be assisted in their daily lives.
11/01/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Should I Have a Trust in my Estate Plan?

A simple will works for some people, but maybe not for you. Are you in a second marriage? Have minor children or maybe an adult-disabled child? Concerned about fraud? These are just a few of the many reasons to consider a trust.
10/25/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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This Week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week!

This Week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week! The idea and motivation behind this nationally recognized time from October 17th through October 23rd, is to bring community-wide awareness to the need for proper estate planning, and for people to ask themselves this important question: "Have I properly planned for the future?"
10/18/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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How Do You Provide Financial Help for a Special Needs Child and Retirement Too?

People with children who cannot support themselves need to think well past their own lifetime and figure out how to provide for these children after they are gone.
10/13/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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