Elder Law in Virginia
This page covers elder law as it applies in Virginia — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what elder protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern elder in Virginia
Virginia state law
- Counties, Cities and Towns › Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning › Article 3. The Comprehensive PlanVA 15.2 § 15.2-2223
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Crimes and Offenses Generally › Chapter 7. Crimes Involving Health and Safety › Article 2. Driving Motor Vehicle, Etc., While IntoxicatedVA 18.2 § 18.2-271.1
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Administration of Government › Chapter 18. Department of the Treasury › Article 5. Division of Risk ManagementVA 2.2 § 2.2-1839
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters › Chapter 13. Wetlands › Article 2. Wetlands Zoning Ordinance and Wetlands BoardsVA 28.2 § 28.2-1302
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters › Chapter 13. Wetlands › Article 1. General ProvisionsVA 28.2 § 28.2-1300
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Motor Vehicles › Chapter 20. Regulation of Passenger Carriers › Article 1. Motor Carriers of Passengers -- GenerallyVA 46.2 § 46.2-2000
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Social Security Amendments of 1965 (Medicare and Medicaid)
Added Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) to the Social Security Act. Codified at 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395 et seq. and §§ 1396 et seq.
- Social Security Act of 1935
Established federal social-insurance and welfare programs including Old-Age Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, and Aid to Dependent Children. Codified primarily at 42 U.S.C. ch. 7.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for elder in Virginia.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.