WOMEN’S ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL

This program provides an overview of key Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits with focus on VA benefits that may be of interest in estate planning. Attorneys will gain a foundational understanding of VA compensation, pension, and survivor benefits. The session will explore how income, assets, and the three-year look-back period for asset transfers affect eligibility for needs-based VA benefits. Additional discussion will cover the relationship between VA benefits and other government programs such as Medicaid and SSDI. Whether you are new to veterans law or an experienced estate planner seeking to broaden your practice, this session will equip you with essential tools to identify VA-related issues and better serve your clients who have served our country.