advance medical directive

Caution: What Individuals with Disabilities Should Know Before Settling a Personal Injury Lawsuit

November 25, 2019

Settling a personal injury lawsuit can take a long time, and it’s no surprise that the end of the process is often met with relief by injured parties who are anxious to [ more ...]

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 ...]

Ilene Kesselman

I don't think I would have gotten my disability without Sheri's help!! - 5/27/2016

Andy Butler

I was having a hard time understanding my options when I consulted Ms. Abrams. She listened patiently, asked excellent questions and then gave me some solid advice. I appreciated her attitude, her openness and her frankness. She gets my unconditional recommendation. - 10/13/2015

Ben Glass

I am a fellow attorney in the community. I have both referred social security cases to Sheri and hired her when a need arose for a family member. She is very experienced and knowledgeable. Give her a call and she will tell you whether or not you need an attorney and if so, what the best course of action is. - 2/12/2017

Cindy Lundberg

Sheri was recommended to me by a friend. I was very happy with her services. She is personable, professional, and thorough. I would recommend her. - 12/13/2016

Judd Fuoto

My dealings with Sheri were fantastic. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and fantastic to work with during guardianship proceedings for a loved one. We were so pleased with her service that we went back to Sheri for a Special Needs Trust. - 6/13/2017