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  • Medicaid Planning Guides

Getting Paid to Care for a Parent Through Virginia Medicaid? What the New Clock-In Rule Means

Virginia Medicaid ended the live-in exemption from electronic visit verification on October 1, 2026. Caregivers who are paid through consumer direction now have to clock in and out for every shift, including those who live with the person they care for.
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  • Estate Planning Articles

Your Divorce Is Final in Virginia — But Your Ex May Still Inherit Your 401(k)

Virginia law removes a former spouse from some parts of an estate plan after divorce, but it does not reach every account. Here is what Lynchburg residents should review, and why employer retirement plans need separate attention.
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  • Estate Planning Articles

The Long-Term Care Benefit Many Lynchburg-Area Veterans Never Claim

Some veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, an enhanced pension benefit that can help offset long-term care costs. Many families do not discover it until care needs have already become urgent.
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  • Elder Law Resources

Your Parent Can’t Make Decisions Anymore. Here’s What Happens in Virginia If You’re Not Prepared.

A parent’s sudden decline in health or cognitive abilities can leave families scrambling for answers. Understanding how guardianship and conservatorship work in Virginia can help you make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary delays during an already stressful time.
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  • Trust Administration

Why a Regular Trust Won’t Protect Your Virginia Assets From a Lawsuit — and What Can Help

Many Virginia families assume that creating a trust automatically protects their savings, home, or investments from lawsuits and creditors. In reality, the type of trust you use — and how it is structured under Virginia law — can make a major difference in the level of protection available.
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  • Elder Law Resources

5 Signs a Family Member in Virginia May Need a Guardian — and What to Do Next

Speaking with a guardianship attorney in Lynchburg may become necessary when an aging parent or loved one can no longer safely manage decisions alone. Recognizing the warning signs early may help you protect their well-being and avoid unnecessary delays during a stressful season.
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  • Medicaid Planning Guides

What Is the Medicaid 5-Year Lookback Rule in Virginia (How It Affects Your Family’s Assets)

Medicaid eligibility for long-term care depends on more than what you own today. Learn how Virginia reviews past financial decisions, how penalties work, and what families should consider before applying.
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  • Medicaid Planning Guides

Can Medicaid Take Your Home in Virginia? What Lynchburg Families Need to Know Before It’s Too Late

Many Virginia families worry that a nursing home stay could put the family home at risk. Understanding how Medicaid eligibility and estate recovery work in Virginia can help you make informed decisions before a health crisis forces rushed choices.
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  • Estate Planning Articles

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Virginia

Dying without a will in Virginia can create delays, confusion, and added stress for your family. Understanding how the process works and how planning changes the outcome can help you make more informed decisions now.
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  • Elder Law Resources, Medicaid Planning Guides

IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2019

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