Charlottesville Elder Law Attorney
Advocating for Virginia’s Elders and Preparing them for the Future
Growing older means accepting new challenges, some of which may involve conflicts specific to the elderly and many of which will require the assistance of an experienced elder law attorney. We all want to make sure our loved ones are protected as they grow older, especially if they become less able to make decisions for themselves. There may be a need for a legal advocate familiar with the problems elders face.
Charlottesville Estate Planning Lawyer
Helping Virginians of All Ages Plan for Their Futures
Everyone should have a plan for their future. Building a robust estate plan can help prevent conflicts from arising and ensure you and your loved ones’ interests are protected for whatever situation life presents. No matter your circumstance, our team of Charlottesville attorneys at Norton Health Law is determined to help.
Building and maintaining an estate plan is one of the most compassionate things you can do for your loved ones. A plan allows you to implement tools to protect you while you are alive and safeguard your assets. Estate planning gives you the peace of mind that your wishes will be honored. It also protects your loved ones from uncertainty once you do pass away.
Charlottesville Probate Attorney
Helping Virginia Clients Navigate Probate
When someone passes away, debts will need to be paid, property distributed, and paperwork filed through estate administration. Most estates will go through some level of probate in order to be considered “settled” in the state of Virginia.
What is Probate?
Probate entails both a financial and legal process which disperses the property of a deceased person to the state in which they live. In order to avoid probate, a person must assign their assets to a loved one in their will prior to passing away.
Our Charlottesville Team at Norton Health Law
Our team at Norton Health Law is led by Founding Attorney Beth Norton, a nurse-attorney with many years of experience helping Virginians and a unique ability to guide clients through complex decisions that shape their long-term wellness and financial health. Her combined clinical and legal background provides a deeper understanding of the challenges individuals and families face, allowing her to offer guidance that is both practical and compassionate. Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that a healthy future requires thoughtful, proactive legal planning.
We take pride in representing older adults, individuals with special needs, younger adults planning independently, and families at every stage of life as they navigate important decisions. Through wise, compassionate counsel and a strong commitment to advocacy, we provide clarity, confidence, and peace of mind when it matters most.
Our team at Norton Health Law includes:
Testimonials
We worked with Beth Norton at Norton Health Law, PC to update all our estate plans and documents. She was excellent, very knowledgeable, personable, and respectful of our time. Everyone in her office was friendly and responded to questions quickly and professionally. We would definitely recommend Beth and her team for your legal needs
I appreciate the detail and time you put on this. I want to thank you very much for all your help in this process.
Thank you Miss Norton. I am very glad about the results. I really appreciate your excellent input and professionalism.
Thank you so much for the quick reply and guidance.
Yes, thank you all! Glad to have this behind me. Thank you for your help!
This is great and thank goodness you found some good information for us to respond with. Thank you for all your work on this!
Thank you for an excellent job on the response to the board of medicine. You have been so helpful and I am grateful to you.
Beth was extremely helpful guiding me and my family through a somewhat unpleasant, but necessary process. She was very attentive and quick to respond to any questions we had. She set our expectations of how the process would work appropriately and accurately, which was very reassuring. I would recommend Norton Health Law to anyone needing services they provide.
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