Richmond Elder Law Attorneys
Elder Law Services for Virginia Clients
The law firm of Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden, P.C., provides experienced and knowledgeable representation in elder law matters. Our attorneys assist individuals and families with the difficult issues and problems that often face senior citizens and their families, including:
- Long-term care and disability — Our firm provides dedicated and caring support to individuals looking to establish a plan for care for a disabled parent, child, sibling or other family member. We provide understandable information regarding the availability of Medicaid, Social Security and VA benefits.
- Guardianship and conservatorship — When an individual becomes unable to oversee his or her own personal affairs and finances, it may become necessary to seek the court appointment of a guardian or conservator.
- Special needs trusts — We work with clients to establish special needs trusts to protect the financial interests of a child or other family member with a disability.
New Medicaid Limits for 2010
Except in a narrow number of cases a Medicaid resource assessment will be performed if you have a spouse. The 2010 protected standards are as follows: $109,560 is the maximum spousal resource standard, and $29,912 is the minimum spousal resource standard. The minimum allowance amount is $1,812.25 and the maximum maintenance needs allowance is $2,739. The community spouse excess shelter standard is $546.38.
There was no Social Security cost of living increase for 2010.
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Contact a Richmond Guardianship and Conservatorship Lawyer
We invite you to call our Richmond offices at 804-262-3600 or contact us by e-mail to schedule an appointment for an informative initial consultation with a lawyer who has substantial experience in elder law.
