Disclaimer: Please note: the presenter cannot answer legal questions dealing with a situation speci fic to an attendee\, and no attorney-client relationship is created or imp lied during this session. DO NOT bring confidential documents or other inf ormation to this session. \;
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Presenter: \;Jeffrey B. Sodoma\, Attorney< /p>\n
At torney Bio
\nJeffrey &ldquo\;Jeff&rdquo\; Sodoma\, Esq. is an estate planning and elder law attorney in Melone Hatley\, P.C.&rsquo\;s Virginia Beach\, VA office\, where his practice is focused on helping ind ividuals and families create comprehensive estate plans that protect asset s\, address future needs\, provide long-term security for loved ones\, and preserve generational wealth. He works closely with clients to develop th oughtful\, forward-looking plans tailored to each client&rsquo\;s goals an d circumstances that offer peace of mind for the future. \;Jeff always \;places \;his client&rsquo\;s best interests \;first \;a nd foremost. \; \;
\nJeff regularly advises \;clients on \;all aspects of estate planning\, including \;wills\, trusts\, d urable powers of attorney\, \;advanced medical directives\, \;adva nce planning strategies\, and estate and trust \;administration. He al so \;represents \;clients in guardianship and conservatorship matt ers\, guiding families through complex legal and fiduciary \;responsib ilities \;with \;compassion and \;legal \;clarity. \;& nbsp\;He is also a VSB-registered Real Estate Settlement Agent. \;&nb sp\;
\nBefore joining Melone Hatley\, P.C.\, \;Jeff founded and led his own Virginia Beach-based estate planning and elder law practice\, where he advised clients throughout Virginia on long-term planning\, incap acity preparation\, and fiduciary duties. This experience gave him \;f irsthand insight into the importance of clear communication and \;inte ntional \;planning\, particularly when addressing aging\, disability\, and family dynamics. \;Jeff also was employed with another regionally focused law firm in the Hampton Roads area. \;
\nIn addition to estate planning and administration\, Jeff \;assists \;clients wit h fiduciary and compliance-related issues that often arise during the plan ning and administration process. His background supports \;a \;det ail-oriented\, analytical approach to estate matters\, particularly when p lans \;involve \;multiple parties\, long-term \;oversight\, or heightened legal responsibility. \;These skills help him with any est ate planning matters for Virginia Beach families. \;
\nJeff is a ctively engaged in the legal community\, including participating in adviso ry and evaluation committees \;for the Virginia State Bar. He is also& nbsp\;qualified \;as a Guardian ad Litem \;for adults \;in the Commonwealth of Virginia\, \;a \;credential \;that complement s \;his work in estate planning and fiduciary representation. \;Cl ients value \;his \;thoughtful \;and compassionate \;couns el\, responsiveness\, and commitment to creating plans that provide confid ence and peace of mind. \; \;
\nPrior to entering the legal profession\, Jeff worked in the transportation field. His past work experi ence gave him a unique perspective as a multi-modal\, multi-sector transpo rtation professional\, with a unique understanding of both micro-level cus tomer service\, marketing\, operations &\; maintenance disciplines\, an d macro-level integrated intermodal transportation system needs and featur es. He utilized a multi-faceted set of educational and practical experienc es to help clients finance\, design\, plan\, build\, operate\, market\, an d maintain the transportation systems of the future. \; \; \;< /p>\n
Originally from western New York (Go Bills!)\, Jeff now \;resi des \;in northeastern North Carolina with his wife\, \;Melanie&nbs p\;(a Registered Nurse)\, \;and their children\, \;Kate\, Charlott e\, and Maverick. \;He enjoys spending time with his family \;and running marathons every few years. \; \; \;
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