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.

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Ms. Peaden's recent/upcoming professional activities include:

• April 28, 2011 Presenting program on Special Needs Trusts at the Hanover (VA) High School's Parent Resource Center
• 3/3/11 & 3/29/11 Discussed Estate Planning and Elder Law issues at local Alzheimer's' Association events.
• 3/16/11.  Presented a discussion regarding powers of attorney for the staff at St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, VA
• 2/25/11  Attended the Virginia chapter to the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Conference in Charlottesville, VA
• Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care Center. Sponsored by the Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, November 10, 2010
• Panelist at the Virginia Elder Rights Coalition seminar in Charlottesville, VA - June 11, 2010.
• Presentation at the Autumn Run club house (Richmond, VA) on estate planning - June 9, 2010.
• Attended the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA) annual conference - June 3, 2010.
• Attended the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) in Orlando, FL - May 2010.
• Spoke at the Hanover Parents Resource Center on estate planning with Special Needs Children - April 22, 2010.
• Hosted a table at the Alzhemier's Association's Reasons to Hope fund raising breakfast - March 2010.
• Presentation at the Senior Citizens Law Day - Knowing Your Rights Seminar in cooperation with the Virginia State Bar, Senior Lawyers Conference and Richmond Triad, held at the First Baptist Church of Richmond - January 2010.
• Presentation on Advance Medical Directives at the Virginia Bar Association's annual winter meeting in Williamsburg, VA - January 2010.

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