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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

VAELA UnProgram Conference 2024!

As part of our ongoing due dilligence to our clients, and in order to stay up-to-date on the latest upcoming issues and concerns involving elder law, last week our attorneys and staff attended The VAELA UnPROGRAM 2024 in Williamsburg for a weekend of networking and learning!
02/27/24 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Virginia Living Magazine Reader's Survey "Best of Virginia" is now underway for 2024!

THE POLLS ARE NOW OPEN!!! The Virginia Living Magazine Reader's Survey "Best of Virginia" is now underway and The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia offices in Bassett, Lynchburg and Danville would all appreciate your vote. Likes and Shares Welcome! Our firm can be found in the Law Firm category.
01/09/24 • 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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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 Grandfathers and Senior Dads Leave a Legacy of Caring for Their Families

Congratulations, Dad. You’ve raised your children, who now have children of their own. Despite all the obstacles of recent years, the family is thriving. You feel good about how you’ve led your life and are hopeful about the years ahead. The next thing on your agenda: creating a legacy of caring for your family. This […]
06/12/23 • 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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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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2023 Martinsville Bulletin Readers' Choice Awards: LESS THAN A WEEK LEFT TO VOTE!!!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT AND WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE! Our firm works hard to serve our clients and their families in planning for the future with regards to their Asset Protection/Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning and Elder Law needs! This year, it is possible to vote multiple times in a category. Your vote means a lot to us! Polls are only open through Thursday, April 13!
04/07/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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2023 Martinsville Bulletin Readers' Choice Awards Nomination: VOTING UNDERWAY!!!

We are pleased to announce that both Robert W. Haley, Managing Attorney and the Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC have been nominated for the 2023 Martinsville Bulletin Readers’ Choice Awards! 🏆 We appreciate the support and hope to earn your votes! You can cast your votes under both Best Attorney (Robert W. Haley) and also under Best Law Firm (The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC) in the Professional category. Please click on the link below to vote! 2023-readers-choice-awards | martinsvillebulletin.com
03/31/23 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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