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Elder Law

9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., 1620, Miami, FL 33156

Pilar Villaverde Vasquez, Esq. is an associate attorney at Suarez Law focusing in the areas of probate, guardianship, elder law, estate planning, and special needs trusts. Prior to joining the firm in 2014, Pilar served as a judicial intern to: the Honorable Judge Maria Sampedro-Iglesia, 11th Judicial Circuit Court, Juvenile Division and the Unified Family Court/Complex Litigation Division in 2012; the Honorable Judge William M. Hoeveler, U.S. District Court, Southern District Court of Florida in 2013; and the Honorable Judge Michael A. Genden 11th Judicial Circuit Court, Probate Division towards the end of 2013. She earned her B.B.A. degree from Florida International University in 2010, her J.D. degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2014 and her Elder Law Certificate in 2014. While in law school, Ms. Villaverde was a member of the Elder Law Society, a Senator to the Student Bar Association and an Ambassador for Student Admissions. Ms. Villaverde also earned an award for providing more than 300 pro bono hours during her time at St. Thomas University School of Law. She is licensed to practice in the State of Florida and is fluent in Spanish.

Elder Law

450 W Wilson Bridge Rd, Suite 380, Worthington, OH 43085

Elder Law

35 PEARL ST, STE 301, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051-2645

Robert has been practicing law since 1989 and is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Elder Law, Probate and Real Estate Sections. He is also a member of the NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys). Robert’s practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, asset protection, probate, estate and trust administration, business formation and succession planning and real estate. As a volunteer, Robert is on the board of directors of the Christine E. Moser Foundation and the Brian and Marilyn Lindsay Foundation. He is a corporator of the Boys & Girls Club of New Britain and the Hospital For Special Care. He is past Chairman of the New Britain Board of Water Commissioners, past Chairman of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, past Chairman of the New Britain Zoning Board of Appeals and past board member of the Mattabassett District, the Metropolitan District Commission, Community Residences, Inc., and the Parish Council of St. Ann Church, he was the President and Chairman of the New Britain Youth Football & Cheer, and Treasurer of CT Youth Football & Cheer, Inc. Robert was the Assistant Head Football Coach at Northwest Catholic High School and currently is the Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Line Coach at New Britain High School. Robert and his wife Marcia live in New Britain.

Elder Law

20 Lake Street North, Suite 202, Forest Lake, MN 55025

Robert H. Collins, Esq. ("Rob") graduated cum laude from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota with a triple major in the areas of Political Science, Economics and Philosophy. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Hamline University School of Law in 1993. In 1994, after working for a local title insurance company handling title examinations and closings, Rob joined Greig Tennis's Law Firm in Forest Lake. Greig and Rob worked together for nearly 20 years providing a wide variety of simple-to-complex transactional services for their firm's clients. Greig Tennis retired from the practice of law in 2020. Rob and Greig continue to be good friends and support each other. In 2013, Rob began his own firm, Collins Law Office, P.A., to continue to provide superior legal services and practical advice to clients in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate, residential and commercial real estate, business, mediation, as well as business owner exit and transition planning. Since 1998, Rob has been and remains a Real Property Law Specialist, certified by the MN State Bar Association. He is also a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice, which means he can act as a mediator to help parties resolve civil disputes. Since 2017, Rob has been entrusted with the position as Deputy Examiner of Titles for Chisago County, Minnesota. To help clients with business succession and transition planning needs, in 2018, Rob earned his CEPA­®­, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, designation through the Exit Planning Institute™. One of Rob's children, Cole, is active in the Forest Lake Scouts. As part of Scouts, Rob agreed to assist the Troop as an Assistant Scoutmaster and, in addition to Troop meetings, he spends many nights each year on "off-grid" camping and other adventures while helping the Scouts develop their leadership, self-confidence and team building skills. Through the Forest Lake Lions Club, Rob volunteered as an adult leader with the Leos Program to help our younger people develop leadership skills while having fun serving others. Rob has served the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (FLACC) as a Director in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and is currently a Director now in the 2020s. He has twice served as Chair of the Board of Directors of FLACC and will be the Chair for the 2021-2022 year. He also served as a member on the Board of Directors for Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Community Council in Chisago City, Minnesota. He has also twice served as President of the Forest Lake Rotary Club and continues to support its Winter Plunge Annual Community Fundraiser. He remains active in community organizations.

Elder Law

810 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA

Certified Elder Law Attorney® Robert W. Haley brings over 30 years of legal expertise and knowledge to his firm, which concentrates solely on the areas of elder law, estate planning (Last Will & Testaments, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Trusts, etc.,.) Asset Protection/Medicaid Planning and Fiduciary services. For many years, Robert practiced in real estate law, and in general practice, but decided to narrow his focus to elder law and estate planning when he realized the tremendous need for proper planning to be filled in Southside Virginia. Robert found the attention to detail that is so important when searching a real estate title can also help families protect their hard-earned assets while securing crucial Medicaid eligibility for their long-term care needs. The Medicaid system is a myriad of rules and regulations and this attention to detail is what can often make the vital difference in planning! He understands how stressful it is for families when a loved one needs long-term care. He knows that while he cannot take away that burden, he can help give the family some peace of mind in the complex process of securing long-term care Medicaid benefits. Even families that have long-term care insurance in place have legal needs and Robert explains and educates his clients on their options so that they can make the best decision for themselves and their family both now as well as in the future! Robert has seen too many families spend their life savings unnecessarily or put in a position to sell their family home to qualify for the nursing home and long-term care; Robert and his staff diligently work to help families plan to avoid these heart-wrenching outcomes. As the only Certified Elder Law Attorney® in Southside Virginia, many attorneys refer their clients to Robert due to his excellent reputation, not only as an expert in his field, but also as an award-winning attorney of the highest ethical standards. He is a charter member of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA) as well as a long-standing member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). In addition, he is also on the NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners, (CAP) a distinction he achieved early in his practice. CAP was established by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) as an invitation-only council. Members are recognized as innovators of the profession; instrumental in leading the future of Elder Law; a major source of speakers, writers, and leaders of the NAELA programs and role models, providing a “vision” and mentoring for NAELA members. Candidates must be NAELA members for a minimum of 10 years, AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and either a NAELA Fellow or a Certified Elder Law Attorney®. Mr. Haley divides his time among our two office locations in Danville and Lynchburg as needed. A veteran and native of Bassett, Robert came back home to open his law practice in 1995 upon graduating law school after proudly serving our country in the United States Air Force for over eight years. When not in the office, Robert enjoys reading, smoking fine cigars, and traveling with his wife Cricket!