Dori Dixon
Southpoint Estate Planning
Suite 113
Durham, NC 27713
Dori J. Dixon is the founder of Southpoint Estate Planning.
Southpoint Estate Planning
Dori J. Dixon is the founder of Southpoint Estate Planning.
Elder Law Practice Group Cranfill Sumner LLP
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Bedi Legal, PC
A Hampton Roads native, Ms. Bedi founded Bedi Legal, PC, in 2017 because she is passionate about providing personalized legal services to members of the greater Hampton Roads area.
David B. McLean, Attorney and Counselor at Law
David has been practicing in the areas of Elder Law, Medicaid, Guardianship, Probate and Estate Planning since 1999. He brings to this area of law a keen interest in issues surrounding the aging population and a desire to make complex issues easily understandable.
Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates
Jeremy L. Pryor is a Principal at Carrell Blanton Ferris and chairs the firm’s elder law section.
Elder Law Practice Group Cranfill Sumner LLP
Bio coming soon!
Herndon Law
Sheryl Herndon is the owner and founder of Herndon Law, P.C., a client-centered firm that specializes in General Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate and Trust Administration, Fiduciary Services, Long-Term Care and Medicaid Planning, and Guardianships and Conservatorships for Incapacitated Adults.
Law Offices of Ron Feinman / Virginia Elder Law, PLC
Ron Feinman, founder and principal in One World, Legacy and Estate Planning, LLC is a native of Lynchburg, Virginia. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1979 and also maintains a private practice in Lynchburg Virginia.
Allman Spry Davis Leggett & Crumpler, P.A.
Bailey Liipfert is certified as an elder law specialist by the National Elder Law Foundation.
Rhodes, Butler & Dellinger, PC
Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Elder Law; Trusts and Estates; Business Law; Special Needs Trusts; Guardianships; Guardian Ad Litem. Admitted: 1994, Virginia Law School: University of Richmond, J.D., 1994. College: University of Richmond, B.A., 1991.
Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates
Jeremy L. Pryor is a Principal at Carrell Blanton Ferris and chairs the firm’s elder law section.
Crosswhite Crosswhite & Johnson
Born and raised in Statesville, Robert (Bob) Crosswhite is a third-generation attorney at Crosswhite, Crosswhite & Johnson, PLLC. His father, William (Bill) Crosswhite, and his grandfather, Neil S. Sowers, both served the greater Statesville community with their legal expertise f... (read more)
Leitner Law
For over 20 years, Cathy Jackson Leitner has been serving the estate planning needs of her clients in the Shenandoah Valley. Cathy's experience, combined with her caring and compassionate nature, allows her to connect with her clients, first listening to their goals and desires and then crafting custom estate plans to protect what matters most to them.
Clark & Bradshaw, P.C.
Joined the Firm in 1999 Managing Partner of Firm since 2013 Education: Regent University School of Law, J.D., 1995 Hampden-Sydney College, B.A. in History, 1989 Professional Affiliations: Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation since 2003* Certified Guar... (read more)
Clark & Bradshaw, P.C.
Karen has been practicing law in downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia since 2008 and attended The College of William & Mary School of Law. Karen practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law and estate administration, including the creation of special needs trusts and review of Medicaid eligibility concerns. Karen litigates adult guardianship matters and is a qualified guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults. Karen is a United States Navy Veteran, a Past President of the Bridgewater Ruritan Club and a former Girl Scout Co-Leader of Troop 1111 of the Virginia Skyline Council. Karen is active as a Girl Scout parent volunteer and is an enthusiastic supporter of the Turner Ashby High School Music Department where her daughter attends school. Karen received her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Family and Child Development in 1996 and still loves to attend Hokie football games as well as Washington Capitals NHL hockey games. Karen is a native of Roanoke, Virginia and spent time living in Roanoke, Blacksburg, Norfolk, and Williamsburg before settling in Bridgewater in 2008 when starting her legal career and her daughter's education at John Wayland Elementary School. Karen is very pleased to call the beautiful Shenandoah Valley her home and welcomes locals as well as visitors from around the Commonwealth to consider her for their estate planning and elder law needs.
Dori J. Dixon is the founder of Southpoint Estate Planning. Dori enjoys helping families navigate important legal issues including: wills, trusts, special needs planning, guardianships, long-term care planning, Medicaid, estate administration, probate, powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, and living wills...
A Hampton Roads native, Ms. Bedi founded Bedi Legal, PC, in 2017 because she is passionate about providing personalized legal services to members of the greater Hampton Roads area. Carolyn's leadership, legal experience, and care for her clients equips the Bedi Legal team to provide personal and innovative ass...
David has been practicing in the areas of Elder Law, Medicaid, Guardianship, Probate and Estate Planning since 1999. He brings to this area of law a keen interest in issues surrounding the aging population and a desire to make complex issues easily understandable. The more a client understands the workings of the Medic...
Jeremy L. Pryor is a Principal at Carrell Blanton Ferris and chairs the firm’s elder law section. Practicing in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and incapacity-related litigation, Jeremy focuses on protecting assets from the costs of long term care by qualifying for Medicaid and the Department of Veterans...
Sheryl Herndon is the owner and founder of Herndon Law, P.C., a client-centered firm that specializes in General Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate and Trust Administration, Fiduciary Services, Long-Term Care and Medicaid Planning, and Guardianships and Conservatorships for Incapacitated Adults.
Ron Feinman, founder and principal in One World, Legacy and Estate Planning, LLC is a native of Lynchburg, Virginia. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1979 and also maintains a private practice in Lynchburg Virginia. During the 1990s Ron worked with Manulife Financial, a global insurance a...
Bailey Liipfert is certified as an elder law specialist by the National Elder Law Foundation. He is a former chairman of the North Carolina Bar Association Elder Law Section and the North Carolina Chapter of NAELA. He is a frequent speaker at bar association and medical community educational programs. Mr. Liipfer...
Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Elder Law; Trusts and Estates; Business Law; Special Needs Trusts; Guardianships; Guardian Ad Litem. Admitted: 1994, Virginia Law School: University of Richmond, J.D., 1994. College: University of Richmond, B.A., 1991. Member: Roanoke, Virginia (Young Lawyers Division, Member, Execu...
Jeremy L. Pryor is a Principal at Carrell Blanton Ferris and chairs the firm’s elder law section. Practicing in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and incapacity-related litigation, Jeremy focuses on protecting assets from the costs of long term care by qualifying for Medicaid and the Department of Veterans...
Born and raised in Statesville, Robert (Bob) Crosswhite is a third-generation attorney at Crosswhite, Crosswhite & Johnson, PLLC. His father, William (Bill) Crosswhite, and his grandfather, Neil S. Sowers, both served the greater Statesville community with their legal expertise for decades. Bob’s older brothe...
For over 20 years, Cathy Jackson Leitner has been serving the estate planning needs of her clients in the Shenandoah Valley. Cathy's experience, combined with her caring and compassionate nature, allows her to connect with her clients, first listening to their goals and desires and then crafting custom estate pla...
Joined the Firm in 1999 Managing Partner of Firm since 2013 Education: Regent University School of Law, J.D., 1995 Hampden-Sydney College, B.A. in History, 1989 Professional Affiliations: Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation since 2003* Certified Guardian ad litem for incapacitated adult...
Karen has been practicing law in downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia since 2008 and attended The College of William & Mary School of Law. Karen practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law and estate administration, including the creation of special needs trusts and review of Medicaid eligibility concerns...
In addition to nursing home care, Medicaid may cover home care and some care in an assisted living facility. Coverage in your state may depend on waivers of federal rules.
READ MORETo be eligible for Medicaid long-term care, recipients must have limited incomes and no more than $2,000 (in most states). Special rules apply for the home and other assets.
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READ MOREIn addition to nursing home care, Medicaid may cover home care and some care in an assisted living facility. Coverage in your state may depend on waivers of federal rules.
READ MORETo be eligible for Medicaid long-term care, recipients must have limited incomes and no more than $2,000 (in most states). Special rules apply for the home and other assets.
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READ MORECareful planning for potentially devastating long-term care costs can help protect your estate, whether for your spouse or for your children.
READ MOREIf steps aren't taken to protect the Medicaid recipient's house from the state’s attempts to recover benefits paid, the house may need to be sold.
READ MOREThere are ways to handle excess income or assets and still qualify for Medicaid long-term care, and programs that deliver care at home rather than in a nursing home.
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READ MOREApplying for Medicaid is a highly technical and complex process, and bad advice can actually make it more difficult to qualify for benefits.
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READ MOREMost states have laws on the books making adult children responsible if their parents can't afford to take care of themselves.
READ MOREApplying for Medicaid is a highly technical and complex process, and bad advice can actually make it more difficult to qualify for benefits.
READ MOREMedicare's coverage of nursing home care is quite limited. For those who can afford it and who can qualify for coverage, long-term care insurance is the best alternative to Medicaid.
READ MOREDistinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.
READ MORELearn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.
READ MOREUnderstand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.
READ MOREWe need to plan for the possibility that we will become unable to make our own medical decisions. This may take the form of a health care proxy, a medical directive, a living will, or a combination of these.
READ MOREDistinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.
READ MORELearn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.
READ MOREUnderstand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.
READ MOREWe need to plan for the possibility that we will become unable to make our own medical decisions. This may take the form of a health care proxy, a medical directive, a living will, or a combination of these.
READ MOREUnderstand the ins and outs of insurance to cover the high cost of nursing home care, including when to buy it, how much to buy, and which spouse should get the coverage.
READ MORELearn who qualifies for Medicare, what the program covers, all about Medicare Advantage, and how to supplement Medicare’s coverage.
READ MOREWe explain the five phases of retirement planning, the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA, types of investments, asset diversification, the required minimum distribution rules, and more.
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READ MOREUnderstand the ins and outs of insurance to cover the high cost of nursing home care, including when to buy it, how much to buy, and which spouse should get the coverage.
READ MOREWe explain the five phases of retirement planning, the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA, types of investments, asset diversification, the required minimum distribution rules, and more.
READ MOREFind out how to choose a nursing home or assisted living facility, when to fight a discharge, the rights of nursing home residents, all about reverse mortgages, and more.
READ MOREGet a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.
READ MORELearn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.
READ MOREExplore benefits for older veterans, including the VA’s disability pension benefit, aid and attendance, and long-term care coverage for veterans and surviving spouses.
READ MOREGet a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.
READ MORELearn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.
READ MOREExplore benefits for older veterans, including the VA’s disability pension benefit, aid and attendance, and long-term care coverage for veterans and surviving spouses.
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