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Elder Laws in Virginia.
Virginia elder law sits at the intersection of federal programs (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security) and Virginia's probate, guardianship, and advance-directive statutes under Title 64.2 and Title 54.1. Virginia's Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (Va. Code § 64.2-2100 et seq.) coordinates cross-state guardianship matters. Virginia has an Adult Protective Services (APS) system operated by local Departments of Social Services under Va. Code § 63.2-1603 et seq.
Last verified: 2026-04-20
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Key Virginia Statutes
Virginia's adult-guardianship framework — including procedures for appointment of a guardian (personal decisions) and/or conservator (financial decisions).
Virginia's combined advance-directive / health-care-agent framework, used in both routine estate planning and Medicaid long-term-care planning.
Virginia's APS statute — covering reporting, investigation, and protective services for vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
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