Paula L Peaden

Ms. Peaden was born in Northern New Jersey and began her professional career as a registered nurse after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Mount St. Mary's College. She received her legal education from George Mason University and practices in the areas of Trust and Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates Administration, Elder Law, Long Term Care & Disability Planning, Special Needs Trusts, and Guardianships.

Client Testimonials

"Paula, just thought I would let you know that my dad took his last breath on the 18th and I can't thank you enough for everything you did for my family. My mom was able to keep my father at home the entire time of dealing with his Parkinson's and dementia. Your assistance with our family was priceless … we are blessed to have found you." - Jeff

Articles, Seminars or Panel Discussion Outlines by this Attorney

Professional Activities:

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Estate Planning and Special Needs Planning, Regional Case Management Meeting, Hanover Community Services (April, 2012)
• Estate Planning and Elder Law, The Crossings at Bon Air (March, 2012)
• Estate Planning for Seniors, Trinity Lutheran Church (March, 2012)
• Advance Medical Directives, Life Caregiving Modern Aging event (October, 2011)
• Special Needs Trusts, Hanover High School Parent Resource Center (April 2010 and 2011)
• Estate Planning and Elder Law, Richmond Chapter Alzheimer's Association (March, 2011)
• Powers of Attorney, St. Mary's Hospital (March, 2011)
• Disability Planning, Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care Center (November, 2010)
• Seminar Panelist, Virginia Elder Rights Coalition (June, 2010)
• Estate Planning, Autumn Run Clubhouse ( June, 2010)
• Know Your Rights Seminar, Senior Citizens Law Day, in cooperation with the Virginia State Bar, Senior Lawyers Conference and Richmond Triad, held at the First Baptist Church of Richmond (January 2010)
• Advance Medical Directives, Virginia Bar Association's Annual Winter Meeting (January, 2010)

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

• Special Needs Alliance Conference (March, 2012)
• National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Conference, Virginia chapter,  (February, 2011, 2012)
• Special Needs Trusts National Conference (October, 2010)
• Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA) Annual Conference (June, 2010)
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)  (May, 2010)

SPONSORSHIPS
• Benefactor Sponsor, Alzheimer’s Association Richmond Chapter Reasons to Hope fundraising breakfast      (2012 - 2013)

•"Sponsor, River City Reign Basketball Association"
 

Professional Associations and Memberships
      Virginia Bar Association, Elder Law Section, Chair
      Virginia Bar Association, Business and Health Section, 1989 - Present
      Special Needs Alliance, Member
      Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association