Northern Virginia Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
Top Elder Law Attorneys in Northern Virginia
The experience to plan ahead. The focus to act now.
Led by Certified Elder Law Attorney Evan H. Farr and Senior Estate Attorney and shareholder Sara Barr, our five-attorney team is supported by more than 10 experienced paralegals — many of whom have served Farr Law Firm clients for 10 to 25 years. Together, our team is deeply focused on proactive Medicaid asset protection and urgent “time of need” crisis planning.
Our Fairfax-based team serves Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and communities across Northern Virginia.
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Two needs. One deeply focused team.
Wherever your family is today, there is a path forward.
Medicaid planning is not one-size-fits-all. Our team evaluates the timing, care needs, and family circumstances that shape the right strategy.
Plan before the need
Medicaid Pre-Planning
Work with our team to build a protective plan while time is on your side.
- Coordinate estate and long-term care planning
- Evaluate the Living Trust Plus® Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
- Plan around Medicaid’s five-year look-back
- Preserve control, dignity, and family options
Care is needed now
Crisis “Time of Need” Planning
Get focused team guidance when a health event changes everything.
- Assess eligibility and available crisis strategies
- Address nursing home costs and spend-down concerns
- Protect a spouse, home, and permitted assets where possible
- Navigate documentation and the Medicaid application
Not sure which path applies? Call us. A short conversation can help clarify the right next step.
Experienced leadership. Deep team focus.
Experience that guides an entire Elder Law team.
“The best estate plan is useless if clients die broke because of long-term care expenses.”
— Evan H. Farr
Evan founded the Farr Law Firm in 1991 after recognizing that traditional estate planning alone could not protect families from the financial realities of long-term care.
Today, Evan and Senior Estate Attorney and shareholder Sara Barr help lead a five-attorney team supported by more than 10 experienced paralegals. Many members of the team have served Farr Law Firm clients for 10 to 25 years, integrating Elder Law, Medicaid planning, asset protection, estate planning, and special needs planning to preserve what matters most: dignity, quality of life, and financial security.
Clarity when decisions feel overwhelming
From uncertainty to a working plan.
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Understand
We learn about your family, care needs, assets, income, and immediate concerns.
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Design
We identify the planning path and explain the options in clear, practical terms.
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Implement
Our team coordinates the legal documents and Medicaid planning steps your situation requires.
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Guide
We stay focused on the details so your family can focus on care and quality of life.
Free book and newsletter
Get Evan Farr’s Free Medicaid Asset Protection Book.
Learn how Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts can help families prepare for catastrophic nursing-home expenses without unnecessarily exhausting a lifetime of savings.
“This book is a must-read for anyone who is serious about protecting their assets from the nightmares of probate, lawsuits and nursing home expenses.”
Simon Stapleton, Virginia Elder Law Attorney
Expert to the Experts
“Evan is one of the go-to guys for lawyers in the Virginia Elder Law community. If we have a question, Evan will help with the answer.”
Ross Hart Elder Law Attorney · Salem, Virginia
“Evan Farr, is, in my view, one of Virginia’s foremost authorities on the subject of elder law… Use his website — get educated — then call him!”
Ben Glass Personal Injury Lawyer · Fairfax, Virginia
“Evan Farr is one of the foremost authorities in elder law in the State of Virginia. He has a true passion for his clients and solid competence. He is a solid choice for any individual or family seeking his services.”
Thomas Begley Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) · Mt. Laurel, New Jersey
Common questions
Start with a clear answer.
Every family’s situation is different. These general answers are a useful beginning — not a substitute for advice about your circumstances.
Is it too early to start Medicaid planning?
Planning early usually creates more options. A thoughtful plan can coordinate your estate documents, long-term care strategy, and asset protection goals before care becomes urgent.
Is it too late if someone already needs nursing home care?
Not necessarily. Crisis or “time of need” planning may still offer lawful strategies to protect assets and pursue Medicaid eligibility. The available options depend on the family’s facts, so prompt advice matters.
How can I compare the best elder law attorneys in Northern Virginia?
The best fit depends on your family’s circumstances and the legal issues involved. When evaluating top elder care attorneys in Northern Virginia, consider relevant Elder Law experience, recognized credentials, the depth of the attorney’s supporting team, communication style, and whether the firm can coordinate estate planning, Medicaid, asset protection, and long-term care concerns. Rankings and search results are useful starting points, but they do not replace a direct conversation about your needs.
Why work with a Certified Elder Law Attorney?
A CELA has demonstrated substantial Elder Law experience and passed a rigorous specialty examination. Evan’s credentialed leadership is supported by a team deeply focused on Medicaid asset protection and long-term care planning.
Your next step can start today
Protect the people you love — and the life you built.
Whether you are planning years ahead or responding to a crisis, our Northern Virginia elder law team is ready to listen.
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