advance medical directive

Virginia Special Needs Planning Lawyer: Who Needs to Know about My Child’s Special Needs Plan?

February 27, 2019

by Virginia Special Needs Planning Lawyer Sheri Abrams Creating a special needs plan is an important step that parents of children with disabilities can take to make sure [ more ...]

Scammers Make Fake Social Security Calls!

December 18, 2018

Beware of fake Social Security calls! If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice. Scammers are spoofing SSA’s 1-800 [ more ...]

Not All Attorneys Are the Same: Work with One Who Focuses on Special Needs Planning in Virginia!

September 29, 2018

There are LOTS of attorneys in the Fairfax area, and many of them do wills and trusts. With that being the case, you might wonder why it’s important to work with an [ more ...]

How Can Our Family Spend Money That’s in a Special Needs Trust?

February 13, 2018

A Special Needs Trust can hold money or title to property for the benefit of a disabled individual. The funds need to be used to supplement benefits received from government [ more ...]

Virginia Special Needs Planning Lawyer: Guardianship and the Autistic Adult

January 31, 2018

As a Virginia special needs planning lawyer, I know that everyone who falls on the Autism spectrum is unique. Some will grow to be adults who can generally function in the [ more ...]

Fairfax Special Needs Lawyer on Disabilities, Discrimination, and the Law

September 8, 2017

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the first federal law guaranteeing that people with disabilities have the same opportunities and options to participate [ more ...]

Virginia’s Advance Directive Registry

September 21, 2016

Virginia is one of 13 States that administer legislatively authorized health care advance directive registries: Information on Virginia’s Registry is as follows: • [ more ...]

What Is A Virginia Advance Medical Directive?

March 7, 2014

A Virginia Advance Medical Directive is similar to a Living Will in that it allows you to state your wishes concerning life prolonging treatment in the event you are [ more ...]

Carol Case Dexter

Sheri led a productive discussion with members of the Northern Virginia Post-Polio Support Group. She immediately developed a rapport with her audience and demonstrated compassionate understanding of the issues facing the disability community. She delivered clear, concise information exhibiting a keen professionalism and expert knowledge in Social Security Disability appeals as well as the acquisition of Wills, Trusts, and POAs. I would highly recommend her services. - 11/10/2015

Christina F.

I contacted Sheri to complete my parents' Will, Power of Attorney and Medical Directive documents. She met with the three of us and was very patient in answering our questions through the process. Sheri made my parents feel very comfortable and we all enjoyed working with her. - 10/03/2018

Peter Miller

Sheri provided a very personal approach to our Estate Planning. She is very knowledgeable about disability issues and my wife and I enjoyed the time we spent with her. - 12/12/2017

Camilla Burkley

Sheri R. Abrams, is a great attorney, she never hard to contact, and always had and expeditious response! GREAT JOB SHERI! - 3/30/2016

Jennifer McKee

Sheri is fabulous! She is incredibly knowledgeable, caring and persistent! She has come to our school to speak to parents a number of times and each time I learn something new. I highly recommend her! - 4/11/2016

Virginia Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning Attorney

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