To qualify for real estate tax deferral, you must be at least 65 years of age or permanently and totally disabled. Applicants who turn 65 or become permanently and totally disabled during the year of application may also qualify for tax deferral on a prorated basis.
You must also meet the following qualification requirements: • You must be aged 65 or older or disabled if younger. You must be a Virginia resident and a U.S. citizen or qualifying noncitizen. Your income cannot exceed 300% of the Federal Benefit Rate, which is approximately $2,523 per month.
Activities including hitting, slapping, beating, pushing, pinching, shaking, burning, kicking, or striking the elderly are forms of physical harm which qualify for criminal proceedings under Virginia Code 18.2-369.
"Caregiver" means an adult who is a single person with a Virginia adjusted gross income of not more than $50,000, or married and the combined Virginia adjusted gross income of both spouses is not more than $75,000 who provides care for a mentally or physically impaired person within the Commonwealth.
The Division for Aging Services fosters the independence and well-being of older Virginians and supports their caregivers through leadership, advocacy and oversight of state and community programs, and guides the Commonwealth in preparing for an aging population.
"Elderly person" means anyone who is 60 years of age or older.
Elderly Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, Veteran Readiness and Employment, and burial.
Virginia is rated as the third best state to retire to by Wallethub—just behind Florida and Colorado. It earned high marks for quality health care and senior safety that's enabled by strong laws around elder abuse.
Understanding Elder Law in Virginia Elder law addresses the specific needs and concerns of seniors. It encompasses various legal issues, including estate planning, Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, and elder abuse prevention.