
Gelbman Law PLLC exclusively practices Elder Law in Central Virginia. Attorney Gelbman’s offices are in Charlottesville, and she serves the surrounding counties in Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.
A half-hour initial consultation, either by phone or in person is always free of charge.

Gelbman’s offices are located near downtown Charlottesville. Plenty of free parking is available and the building is fully handicapped accessible. Click HERE for map
Many older adults find it difficult to visit a lawyer’s office. This can be due to barriers of parking, stairs, fragility due to age, or illness or both. Gelbman makes things easier by making house calls. She is happy to travel to see you in your home, hospital, Assisted Living or Nursing facility – whereever you are most comfortable. There is no extra charge for mileage or travel. Gelbman sees her job as simplifying things for clients, not complicating them.
Call today for an appointment to consult with her today.
Long Term Care

The title of this post is a play on words, but you won’t get it unless you read this entire thing. For a change, this attorney is going to be talking strictly about the law. Today I’m writing about some NEW laws that directly affect the community of older adults and their caregivers. I’ll try avoid … Continue reading Laws that You Should NOTICE and CARE About
Recently, a friend of mine, who works in this field, asked, “how do I advise friends and clients who are in the uncomfortable position of having to choose a new home for mom or dad?” First of all, I want to point out that there are several other choices besides Assisted Living Facilities (“ALF”) and … Continue reading Assisted Living – What to Look For? What to Avoid?
Planning

The title of this post is a play on words, but you won’t get it unless you read this entire thing. For a change, this attorney is going to be talking strictly about the law. Today I’m writing about some NEW laws that directly affect the community of older adults and their caregivers. I’ll try avoid … Continue reading Laws that You Should NOTICE and CARE About

I’ve written a lot about the process of choosing an Assisted Living or a Nursing Facility or other alternatives. Actually what I’ve typically written about is the lack of choice we have in such matters and that most of us arrive at that weigh station through a medical crisis with a parent or loved one … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living or…some alternative?