Information for Seniors

Updated Rates for Attorney Requests for Medical Records in Virginia

October 26, 2017

Effective July 1, 2017, Virginia law has changed so that if an attorney requests a paper copy of a client’s medical records, a medical provider may charge 50¢ per page for [ more ...]

Senior’s National Park Pass Fee Increase

August 15, 2017

On August 28, 2017, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass increased for the first time since 1994. The [ more ...]

October 22nd is National Drug Take Back Day

October 14, 2016

On Saturday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft [ more ...]

Beware New Social Security Scam & How To Avoid It

August 29, 2016

According to the Detroit Free Press, seniors in several states have received a notice about a “referendum on Social Security” in their mailbox from an [ more ...]

Richmond payee service investigated for fraud involving seniors and the disabled

July 6, 2016

Article by Kelly Avellino of WWBT NBC12 News Henrico Police are investigating a Richmond payee company for potential fraud involving senior citizens and disabled clients. [ more ...]

New Mobile App Helps Seniors and those with Disabilities in Virginia Find Housing

August 31, 2015

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) new Resource Locator mobile application (app) for smartphones and electronic tablets can help you get [ more ...]

Assistive Technology Financing Loan Program for the District of Columbia

August 28, 2015

About the Program: The Assistive Technology Financing Loan Program offered through the Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia is a low-interest funding [ more ...]

Secular Swami

I can't say enough good things about Sheri. Truly one of the most competent, knowledgeable and compassionate professionals I have engaged in the area of disability legal services. A 5-Star rating seems insufficient to express how happy and satisfied I am with the assistance she provided. Thank you, Sheri. Well done! - 11/13/2016

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

Kathleen Boyer

I did a lot of research and talked to many lawyers in the Washington metro area when I was working to resolve a potentially disabling medical issue this year. Sheri was by far the most personable and articulate of all of them.
She focused on the relevant issues and did not try to sell me legal options I did not need.

Her rates are the best in the DC area for high quality professional services in elder law, estate law and disability law. Her common sense approach was really refreshing and I did not walk out of her office with more questions than I had walking in. I now feel informed and equipped with the right information and defensible tools in place for whatever the future brings.

Sheri operates out of an office building that supports a coffee and gift shop run by persons with disabilities. It creates a lively and warm hearted atmosphere and demonstates Sheri's involvement with the disabled community. Lovely person. - 8/14/2017

Susan Phillips

Sherri is well informed about the way special trusts need to be written to help those with special needs retain their social security benefits. She’s easy to work with and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend her services. - 3/04/2019

Peggy S.

Wonderful service! I started the process of obtaining legal guardianship of my mentally retarded brother last summer. The first lawyer I hired forgot about me, so I fired him. Went to the ARC website and found Ms. Abrams. She made everything so easy, working over the phone and email (since I live out in Warren County). Fee was set, so nothing to worry about later. She answered my questions almost immediately. Ms. Abrams made everything easy for me, especially since my Dad passed shortly before our court date. My brother & I showed up at court, met Ms. Abrams for the first time! Went into court, judge granted guardianship, We said "Thank You, Your Honor" without having to explain anything, then over to the probate office quickly, and we were out of there! Don't look elsewhere - Hire Sheri Abrams! She also has a GREAT website, with lots of very helpful articles. - 5/01/2019