Jeffery Patton
The Estate and Elder Law Center of Jeffery R. Patton
Winchester, VA 22601
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The Estate and Elder Law Center of Jeffery R. Patton
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The Law Office of Heather Dern Myers
Heather Dern Myers, the firm's attorney, has a passion for helping individuals achieve their estate planning goals in a non-stressful environment and continuing to be there for them as their goals and needs change.
Hale Ball Murphy, PLC
Loretta Morris Williams is a certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Ms. Williams was admitted to the Council of Advanced Practitioners, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) in 2012.
Hale Ball Murphy, PLC
Attorney Samantha Simmons Fredieu is an equity partner at Hale Ball. Ms. Fredieu focus her practice on Elder Law, estate planning and special needs planning, probate, trusts and fiduciary litigation.
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.
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.
Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates
Jeremy L. Pryor is a Principal at Carrell Blanton Ferris and chairs the firm’s elder law section.
McDonald Law Firm, LLC
Andre O. McDonald is the founder and principal attorney at McDonald Law Firm, a Columbia based law firm serving clients throughout Howard County, Montgomery County, and the surrounding counties and the District of Columbia in the areas of estate planning, special-needs planning, ... (read more)
McDonald Law Firm, LLC
Andre O. McDonald is the founder and principal attorney at McDonald Law Firm, a Columbia based law firm serving clients throughout Howard County, Montgomery County, and the surrounding counties and the District of Columbia in the areas of estate planning, special-needs planning, ... (read more)
Murphy & Childers, P.C.
Tom Murphy, Esq., CELA is the President of Murphy & Childers, P.C. . and has practiced law in Pennsylvania since 1994. Tom is also a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, and recognized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
McDonald Law Firm, LLC
Andre O. McDonald is the founder and principal attorney at McDonald Law Firm, a Columbia based law firm serving clients throughout Howard County, Montgomery County, and the surrounding counties and the District of Columbia in the areas of estate planning, special-needs planning, ... (read more)
P. A. Lundy & Associates
Attorney Paulette Lundy is the Founder of P. A. Lundy & Associates, a law firm in Columbia, Maryland, Howard County.
Elville and Associates, P.C.
Steve Elville works with individuals and families to provide a unique attorney-client experience and peace of mind solutions to the challenges they face with estate, asset protection, and tax planning issues, and with disability and long-term care planning issues.
Hoffman, Comfort, Offutt, Scott & Halstad
Attorney Twigg is a partner in the firm and is admitted to practice in Maryland and Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. from Dickinson College and his J.D. from the University of Miami Law School where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi Honor Society.
Heather Dern Myers, the firm's attorney, has a passion for helping individuals achieve their estate planning goals in a non-stressful environment and continuing to be there for them as their goals and needs change. Heather is a native of the Eastern Panhandle and attended Shepherd University before obtaining her law de...
Loretta Morris Williams is a certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Ms. Williams was admitted to the Council of Advanced Practitioners, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) in 2012. She is a past president of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Ms. Willia...
Attorney Samantha Simmons Fredieu is an equity partner at Hale Ball. Ms. Fredieu focus her practice on Elder Law, estate planning and special needs planning, probate, trusts and fiduciary litigation. Ms. Fredieu is also a certified Guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults. Ms. Fredieu graduated mag...
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...
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...
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...
Andre O. McDonald is the founder and principal attorney at McDonald Law Firm, a Columbia based law firm serving clients throughout Howard County, Montgomery County, and the surrounding counties and the District of Columbia in the areas of estate planning, special-needs planning, Medicaid/long-term care planning, and ve...
Andre O. McDonald is the founder and principal attorney at McDonald Law Firm, a Columbia based law firm serving clients throughout Howard County, Montgomery County, and the surrounding counties and the District of Columbia in the areas of estate planning, special-needs planning, Medicaid/long-term care planning, and ve...
Tom Murphy, Esq., CELA is the President of Murphy & Childers, P.C. . and has practiced law in Pennsylvania since 1994. Tom is also a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, and recognized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He is a graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia a...
Andre O. McDonald is the founder and principal attorney at McDonald Law Firm, a Columbia based law firm serving clients throughout Howard County, Montgomery County, and the surrounding counties and the District of Columbia in the areas of estate planning, special-needs planning, Medicaid/long-term care planning, and ve...
Attorney Paulette Lundy is the Founder of P. A. Lundy & Associates, a law firm in Columbia, Maryland, Howard County. P. A. Lundy & Associates was established out of Paulette’s love, passion and life’s purpose to assist people to become better stewards of their resources through proper legacy develop...
Steve Elville works with individuals and families to provide a unique attorney-client experience and peace of mind solutions to the challenges they face with estate, asset protection, and tax planning issues, and with disability and long-term care planning issues. Mr. Elville has extensive experience in working with cl...
Attorney Twigg is a partner in the firm and is admitted to practice in Maryland and Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. from Dickinson College and his J.D. from the University of Miami Law School where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi Honor Society. Dennis has over 8 years of experience. He lives in Westminster, Maryland...
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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.
READ MORESpouses of Medicaid nursing home residents have special protections to keep them from becoming impoverished.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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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