Legal and Estate Planning

Learn about the resources and information offered from the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA).

Estate plans and wills need to be reviewed periodically to ensure that it still reflects your wishes through the many twists and turns of life.

The Senior Virginians Handbook was developed by the Senior Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar and provides a legal resource for senior citizens.

A living trust is a way to manage your estate while you are living and simplify the probate process after you pass away. 

A special needs trust can help provide for the long-term wellbeing of a family member with special needs. 

For estate planning, it's important to create a list of important documents and instructions. 

More than half of American adults don’t have a will or other estate plan. If you’re one of them, make this the year you finally get a plan in place.

Here are a few things to consider before accepting the responsibility of serving as an executor or trustee.