Elder Law Attorney Serving Northern Virginia
The Law Office of Krista L. Newton PLLC, is a boutique estate planning and elder law firm serving families in Manassas and Arlington. Attorney Krista Newton works directly with every client, delivering personalized attention that larger firms rarely offer. When you face decisions about a parent’s care or your own future, that direct relationship matters and we are here to help you plan with clarity and confidence.
What Does Elder Law Cover In Virginia?
Elder law planning in Virginia focuses on protecting your assets from the high costs of long-term care. Key legal tools in Virginia elder law include:
- Revocable living trusts: A flexible tool that avoids probate and keeps assets accessible to your family
- Irrevocable trusts: A structure that may protect assets if established well before needing Medicaid
Long-term care planning ties all of these together. We help you build a strategy that protects your assets today and preserves your legacy for the people you love.
How To Qualify For Medicaid In Virginia
Medicaid can help cover nursing home costs, but eligibility comes with strict financial and medical requirements. Virginia Medicaid eligibility for long-term care generally requires:
- Age 65 or older, or blind or disabled
- Virginia residency
- U.S. citizenship or qualifying immigration status
- Income below Virginia’s Medicaid income limit for nursing home care
- Countable assets at or below $2,000 for a single person, with different rules for married couples
- Medical need for nursing home level of care
These requirements demand advanced planning. We help you understand your options before a crisis arises.
Planning Ahead: Powers Of Attorney And Special Needs Trusts In Virginia
With a power of attorney, you choose in advance who will handle your financial and legal matters if you lose the capacity to act on your own. Without one, your family may need court approval first.
An advance directive tells your medical team what care you want when you cannot speak for yourself, and it lifts that burden from your loved ones. Every elder law plan should include both documents.
Special needs planning protects a family member with a disability. A special needs trust holds assets for that person without affecting Medicaid or SSI benefits. With over 10 years of experience in Prince William County, Krista Newton brings that same trusted guidance to every family we serve.
Do Not Wait For A Crisis To Start Planning
The decisions you make today shape the options your family has tomorrow. At the Law Office of Krista L. Newton PLLC, we build every elder law plan around your specific needs. No two families are alike, and no two plans should be either. Call our office at 571-659-4186 or message us online to schedule your consultation today.