Amazing Lawyer with a Huge Heart and a Brain to Match
Evan is an extraordinary and amazing attorney. I met him originally as a neighbor, but he has now handled several legal and personal matters for me, including all my Estate Planning documents and my Medicaid Asset Protection trust. I trust him completely and unconditionally and highly recommend him and his firm to everyone. Besides being a phenomenal attorney, he is also an extremely kind and compassionate person and friend. Evan has a huge heart and a brain to match!
We are so happy with all of the documents your firm prepared. We are very grateful to you for your help getting our affairs in order. I reviewed them carefully and they were excellent.
Please use us as a reference to anyone who might want to check your service. I will tell them how warm and efficient you and your associates were. I am sleeping so much better now and have referred you to a friend. I hope he & his wife will contact you soon.
My best wishes to Evan, Jeannie, Justin, the kitties & bunny & everyone else at the firm.
Your grateful clients,
Sue and Stephen
We help our elderly clients with issues involving long-term care. We help clients find, get, and pay for the best possible long-term care; if a nursing home is the only option, we help clients find and get the best possible care while preserving and protecting their assets from forced liquidation.
We help clients of all ages handle all aspects of traditional estate planning, including Wills, Living Trusts, Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney, as well as more complex estate planning documents when appropriate.
We help clients of all ages handle all aspects of traditional estate planning, including Wills, Living Trusts, Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney, as well as more complex estate planning documents when appropriate.
HELPING SENIORS & THEIR FAMILIES BY PRESERVING DIGNITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND FINANCIAL SECURITY.ONE OF THE LEADING ELDER LAW, ESTATE PLANNING, AND ASSET PROTECTION ATTORNEYS IN VIRGINIA, DC, & MD.ONE OF THE LEADING ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS IN THE COUNTRY, SERVING VIRGINIA, DC, & MD.EFFECTIVELY HANDLING PROBATE AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION IN VIRGINIA, DC, & MD.ONE OF THE LEADING TRUST ATTORNEYS IN THE COUNTRY, SERVING VIRGINIA, DC, & MD.
Evan Farr is widely recognized as one of the leading Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys in Virginia and one of the foremost experts in the Country in the field of Medicaid Asset Protection and related Trusts. Evan is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (through the National Elder Law Foundatio) and a Member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners through the the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Evan's firm is dedicated to helping protect seniors and their families by preserving dignity, quality of life, and financial security. Evan is also a 3-time National Best Selling Author. Evan is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, is listed in Best Lawyers in America, has been named one of America's Premiere Experts, and has been named by SuperLawyers.com as one of the top 5% of Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys in Virginia every year since 2007, and in the Washington, DC Metro Area every year since 2008. In 2011, Evan was named by Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top attorneys in the DC Metropolitan area, by Northern Virginia Magazine as one of the top attorneys in the Northern Virginia area, and by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top attorneys in the country.
Evan is a nationally renowned author and frequent educator of attorneys across the U.S. As an expert to the experts, Evan has educated tens of thousands of attorneys across the country through speaking and writing for organizations such as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA), the National Business Institute (NBI), the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA), the Virginia Bar Association (VBA), Virginia Continuing Legal Education (Virginia CLE) , and the District of Columbia Bar Association. In addition to his Best-Selling books: Protect and Defend,The Nursing Home Survival Guide, How to Protect Your Assets from Probate and Long-Term Care, Evan has published dozens of articles that have appeared in the popular press, and numerous scholarly publications for the legal profession, including two legal treatises published by and available through ALI-ABA: Planning and Defending Asset Protection Trusts and Trusts for Senior Citizens.
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Posted by Annie | January 24, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer with a Huge Heart and a Brain to Match
Evan is an extraordinary and amazing attorney. I met him originally as a neighbor, but he has now handled several legal and personal matters for me, including all my Estate Planning documents and my Medicaid Asset Protection trust. I trust him completely and unconditionally and highly recommend him and his firm to everyone. Besides being a phenomenal attorney, he is also an extremely kind and compassionate person and friend. Evan has a huge heart and a brain to match!
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Posted by Stephen and Sue Turchan | June 17, 2015
We are big fans of your firm
We are so happy with all of the documents your firm prepared. We are very grateful to you for your help getting our affairs in order. I reviewed them carefully and they were excellent.
Please use us as a reference to anyone who might want to check your service. I will tell them how warm and efficient you and your associates were. I am sleeping so much better now and have referred you to a friend. I hope he & his wife will contact you soon.
My best wishes to Evan, Jeannie, Justin, the kitties & bunny & everyone else at the firm.
Your grateful clients,
Sue and Stephen
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Posted by Mr. & Mr. F. | October 20, 2021
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We highly recommend Evan and his firm to everyone.
Originally we chose Evan Farr and his law firm based on his clients' reviews. Our initial appointment with Evan only confirmed all the excellent reviews we have read. Three specific qualities set Evan apart from other attorneys practicing Elder Law: his vast knowledge, excellent listening skills and offering of continuous education for his many clients. We much appreciated Evan's help in navigating the complex and stressful process of setting up our legal documents. We also appreciate Sara Entis' efforts to finalize this colossal task and to make the important signing appointment totally flawless. In addition, we want to mention Sierra Kolasa's willingness to help every time we needed assistance. Our entire experience only proved that choosing Evan and his firm was the right decision. We highly recommend Evan and his firm to everyone.
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Posted by Nick | September 12, 2020
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Highly recommended
Evan is a first rate attorney and he’s always generous with time and knowledge. His contributions to other sites, the legal profession and the community as a whole are invaluable.
Posted by Mina | September 9, 2020
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Excellent help with Medicaid Appeal for my son
I am grateful to Evan and his team for their work on reversing the denial of my son's Medicaid case. I was pleased with their knowledge and expertise of what was needed to successfully handle my case. The fact that I had legal counsel representation made a huge difference in how Medicaid handled the final decision of our case. Connie was wonderful and very thorough and she and Evan kept the case moving expeditiously. I am so pleased with the outcome of this case for my son! I am also going to be working with Evan and his staff on getting legal guardianship for my son. I highly recommend the Farr Law Firm.
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Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2020
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Probate consulting
Mr. Farr is quick to respond when the time is challenging. His staff member was prompt and polite. She was available even when the office was closed (very important for me as the time is the essence). Easy to schedule the appointment. Mr. Farr is very knowledgeable in the area I needed help with (probate). Mr. Farr was very patient with me, as I was stressed and looked for advise. Definitely will hire him if we will have to probate. His advises were very helpful and straight to the point.
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Posted by Robin | November 1, 2019
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Thorough, super competent, dedicated
We have been using Evan Farr in Fairfax for 20 years. He is thorough and every attorney in his office is super competent and dedicated to making sure that your living will/trust reflects your individual needs. It is a comprehensive process...they make you think about more than who you want to manage your money and when your children can get access to it. You are asked to think about the circumstances regarding when your loved ones should consider a nursing home, if any. You must think about who you want to make health care decisions for you if you cannot make them yourself. You must state your DNR instructions. You must think about autopsies and organ donation to name a VERY FEW. They give advice about who to list as beneficiaries for all types of assets. There are so many considerations that you must ponder so that your loved ones are not left with the burden of making these decisions. IT IS HARD AND SHOULD BE. It is a collaborative process. It is not boilerplate. And more importantly, it is not a ONE and DONE decision. Through the years your wishes may change as will your tax situation and the people you chose as trustees and guardians. The Farr legal team has been with us through all of these times. They are able to make legal mumbo jumbo understandable and relatable and they welcome questions. At the end, you will feel satisfied that every situation and issue has been considered. I am so thankful that we found them.
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Posted by Karen | January 14, 2019
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The Farr Law Firm delivers positive life-changing results
The Farr Law Firm's expertise, solid competence, and guidance led us out of our struggle with long-term care. They were able to help us find financial security and excellent care. Evan and his staff are amazing people who are dedicated to changing lives for the best. I cannot recommend this firm highly enough for the life-changing results they have made possible. God bless these unique and caring experts. Check out their website.
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Posted by Ed | September 20, 2018
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Happy client for more than 12 years
“We have a more than 12 year association with this skilled and well-known law firm. They have created detailed trust documents for us and has help is through updates and revisions as circumstances change. We always felt fully comfortable with updates as Evan explained in detail the changes he recommend and explained the reason for the change such as new financial position or up to the minute changes to applicable state and federal laws.
We recommended several relatives and friends to Farr Law Firm and each have been thoroughly satisfied.”
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Posted by David | June 28, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
An elder attorney for YOU
As a small business owner, I know the right stuff when I see it. Evan and his staff are tops, whether you need a trust, a power of attorney, or complex Medicaid asset protection planning. There are a lot of details, and the Farr Law Firm pays attention to them in addition to the big picture. Although Evan is a nationally-recognized elder attorney, what he and his firm can do for YOU that is most important: they care.
David Rathgeber – Virginia licensed broker – Your Friend in Real Estate, LLC
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Posted by Ann | June 26, 2018
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The Best of the BEST!
I can't say enough good things about this firm, all the staff and Attorney' are very caring and senstive people when it comes to their clients. They walked me through and got me through some tough times, and I am so appreciative of all of their help and guidance. They were very responsive when I needed them, quick to come up with the answers I needed and I don't think I would have made it through my ordeal as quickly as I did without their help. I beleive they are the best of the best when it comes to Medicaid, and I am sure in their other fields and I thank God for them! I would highly recommend this firm and use them in the future. Thanks All, this firm Rocks!
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Posted by Carlton | December 8, 2017
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Eldercare law
ZIn January of 2017 my 95 year old mother fell and broker her hip which started a dizzying journey with Medicare, Medicaid and proper legal planning. I researched a number of eldercare law firms and decided to have a meeting with Evan Farr (no relation)... he and his firm exceed our expectations and managed a complex financial and healthcare journey and accomplished everything. His staff have all been meticulous and professional. Our situation took place in Maryland which has its own quirks. I highly recommend them and would be happy to speak to people who may be considering them. Carlton Farr...again, no relation.
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Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2017
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Excellent Experience
Dear Mr. Farr,
We are writing to thank you for the exceptional experience working with your office. We worked closely with Mr. Justin Cohee who recently prepared several documents for us (Advanced Medical Directive, General Financial Power of Attorney, Real Estate Power of Attorney, HIPAA Authorization). We had many questions and clarifications and Mr. Cohee was always highly responsive, knowledgeable, very clear in his explanations, and patient. Always organized for our meetings, he is the consummate professional. Going through this process can be stressful and details are critical. Having someone you trust to guide you through makes all the difference. We found that in Justin. At a personal level he is also a pleasure to work with.
We also had excellent experience with the entire office staff in Fairfax. Everyone is pleasant and professional.
Thank you for having such talented individuals in your firm. We look forward to working with your office in the future.
(Fairfax, VA)
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Posted by Deborah | July 4, 2017
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Estate Planning & Trusts
I cannot thank Mr. Farr and his staff enough for their excellent job assisting me manage my mother's assets. He and his staff have been responsive, caring and supportive. We started working with Mr. Farr and his staff seven years ago when my mother was still in her own home. They were and continue to be knowledgeable and efficient. Everything we did was planned for her continuing care in the state of VA. When my mother decided she wanted to come "home" to the state of PA, Mr. Farr and his staff continued to support and help us in any way they could, including securing Veterans benefits for my mother when necessary. When we needed legal counsel in PA, he directed us to a wonderful elder care attorney here who is just as knowledgeable and supportive as Mr. Farr and his staff. I cannot thank them enough. My mother is currently in a skilled care facility and will be 96 this month! She is planning on living to 100 and with Mr. Farr and his staffs help will be able to so comfortably, receiving all the benefits she needs and is entitled too.
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Posted by Charlene | January 22, 2017
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The most amazing lawyer ever!
I hired Evan Farr in December 2016 to get my husband on Medicaid. Ours was an incredibly complex and unusual case that required a LOT of extra work for him and his team, and I am certain that his firm lost money handling our case because he charges a flat fee rather than billing hourly. The whole Medicaid process was full of twists and turns and many unexpected developments for me and for his team, and at each step of this tortuous 13-month journey, I sent up a prayer of thanks to God that Evan and his team were my guides and advocates. There is absolutely no way on earth that I could have successfully navigated Medicaid's byzantine requirements without them. Throughout the process, Evan and his team were amazingly responsive (e-mails were almost always answered within 24 hours; their responses to my relentless barrage of questions came early in the morning, late at night and on the weekends); unfailingly kind, helpful, encouraging and understanding; and never let on that my unexpectedly complex and long-and-drawn out case was a burden to them (as I'm sure it must have been). Because of them and their wise counsel, I was able to remain confident that we would ultimately get my husband approved for Medicaid, even though we encountered so many problems along the way and even though the process took far longer than anyone anticipated. Not only was I impressed again and again with how they went "above and beyond", it quickly became clear that Evan and his team truly *care* about their clients and are motivated by a deep-seated passion to improve the lives of their clients. He and his team are generous in every way: generous with their time and knowledge, and generous in spirit. For anyone who is in need of any of the services that the Evan Farr Law Firm provides, I can say with no equivocation whatsoever that the only mistake you could make is to *not* hire him. He truly is the most amazing lawyer ever!
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Posted by Valerie | April 14, 2016
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Excellent information, support, and service!
My mother needed consultative service to understand the workings of an existing living trust document. She worked with Justin Cohee, an attorney at the Farr Law Firm. He was exceptionally helpful, respectful, kind, clear and we both felt that any amendments that need to be done would best be handled through this office. It was good to be heard and feel "safe" and supported after the visit, rather than worried about what might or could happen in the future.
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Posted by Mary Ellen Merlino | March 25, 2016
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Extremely helpful experience
I originally worked with Evan and his law firm years ago to help my Dad secure his VA benefits. This effort was successful, and I returned to the Farr Law Firm to assist my elderly Mother recently. I was astonished at how far ranging the work that was done to help her and our family was. Evan recommended a different form of will for her that ultimately saved us all time and money. Everyone in the firm continued to help me after Mom's death with legal paperwork necessary to allow me to take ownership of our home. I highly recommend working with the Farr Law Firm for your Elder Care needs!
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Posted by Bob | February 19, 2016
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Evan Farr, Estate Planning, Trusts, and Elder Law
I want to take this opportunity to say what a wonderful experience it was having the Evan Farr Law Firm handle the execution of a new Revocable Trust for me. I first met with Evan Farr for an hour, where he listened to what I wanted to do, and then suggested how the new Revocable Trust should be drafted to accomplish what I wanted. I was immediately struck by how knowledgable Evan was about Trusts and Estate Planning, and after I left that first meeting, I knew he was someone I could trust to get the numerous documents, to include a new medical directive and revocable trust. Jeannie Farr, his administrative assistant, was very professional, helpful, and kind, as I made subsequent appointments, and enabled me to speak with Evan as I was making decions about the drafting of my documents. Eventually, I was introduced to Justin Cohee, who is Evan's primary attorney that handles and helps to draft the documents for estate planning, trusts, and elder law matters. Justin is just like Evan, in that he is very knowlegable, smart, and experienced in actually drafting my Revocable Trust and other documents for me to sign. I would say that Justin was easy and pleasant to work with, and he was very, very patient, as I made changes to the documents before I signed them. Finally, let me say, that the Evan Farr Law firm provides 2 free years of a card and service called DocuBank. This is an amazing addition which is included in the overall charge for their legal services. Oh, I lest I forget, the nicest thing in dealing with Evan Farr and his team, is that the cost is a flat rate, and he is not nickel and diming his clients for their services, and any changes to the documents within one year are done without additional charges. Kudos to the Evan, Jeannie and Justin-they made what would or could have been a stressful experience, extremely pleasant. I would highly recommend them to my friends and family.
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Posted by Mary Ellen | February 11, 2016
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Excellent experience with Evan Farr's Elder Care Law Firm
I originally worked with Evan and his law firm years ago to help my Dad secure his VA benefits. This effort was successful, and I returned to the Farr Law Firm to assist my elderly Mother recently. I was astonished at how far ranging the work that was done to help her and our family was. Evan recommended a different form of will for her that ultimately saved us all time and money. Everyone in the firm continued to help me after Mom's death with legal paperwork necessary to allow me to take ownership of our home. I highly recommend working with the Farr Law Firm for your Elder Care needs!
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Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2015
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Great Experience
My husband and I went to Mr. Farr for a special needs trust for our son. He is incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and engaging. We are confident we made the right choice, and are hiring his firm for all of our other elder law and estate planning needs.
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Estate planning Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Evan Farr is a learned and consummate attorney in the areas of estate planning, elder law and Medicaid asset planning, just to mention a few the practice areas in which he demonstrates consistent expertise and analytical prowess on Avvo. I have enjoyed reading his responses to Virginia residents for years on this site, and come away impressed, and challenged, by the quality and depth of his discussion of the pertinent issues that people raise when they post difficult questions here. By the dint of his many years in practicing the legal craft--solving problems and preventing others before they even materialize--my colleague is a first-rate counselor to Virginians who wish to plan ahead for some of life's most important contingencies. Attorney Farr is a credit to the Virginia bar and the legal profession as a whole."
Elder law Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Evan is a national leader in Elder Law. He stays up to date by attending conferences and teaching other elder law attorney. He is very knowledgeable and does a great job with clients. If you can get in to see him, I suggest you do."
Elder law Attorney | Mar 10
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. Evan has an amazing knowledge of all the ins and outs of the very confusing world of Medicaid. He is also very compassionate with his clients who can be in a fragile state when they come in seeking assistance."
Elder law Attorney | Dec 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Mr. Farr. He is well respected in northern Virginia (as well as across the country) for being a leader in the elder law community. He cares for his clients and provides them the knowledge and support they need."
Elder law Attorney | Nov 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Farr is an excellent advocate for his clients and does a wonderful job helping his clients understand how they can protect their assets as they face the challenges intrinsic to the elderly."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Estate planning Attorney | Jul 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Evan's writing reveals his commitment to planning ahead - and he serves his clients with his considerable talents & skills. He is a credit to the legal profession & as a colleague in the field of Estate Planning, I'm proud to endorse him."
Elder law Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had an opportunity to review numerous responses Mr. Farrhas provided in the Avvo forum, and his detailed answers demonstrate his extensive knowledge and understanding of the law. I recommend him"
Elder law Attorney | Sep 06
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Evan Farr has a passion for helping others, and I know this is why he has dedicated his practice and his life to elder law. He takes pride in himself and his firm; his top-notch elder law and estate planning services are why he is recognized as one of the leading elder law attorneys in the country. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
Elder law Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Farr constantly provides excellent legal advice that not only benefit the asker of the question, but also fellow attorneys. Even though I have been an attorney for 23 years and even a judge and magistrate, I learn new aspects about the law from him every day."
Wills and living wills Attorney | Apr 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I co-authored a best-selling book on Amazon entitled "Protect & Defend" with Mr. Farr last year. His chapter focused on asset protection through Living Trusts. I endorse this lawyer's work."