Commonwealth Life and Legacy Counsel

    Estate Planning & Wills

    · Troy, VA

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    About Commonwealth Life and Legacy Counsel

    Commonwealth Life and Legacy Counsel is an estate planning and elder law firm led by attorneys Lelia and Michael Winget-Hernandez, with offices in Troy and Powhatan, Virginia. They specialize in comprehensive estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney), elder law and Medicaid planning, special needs planning, probate and estate administration, and fiduciary litigation. The firm emphasizes personalized service and conflict prevention, drawing on their background as litigators to help families avoid court disputes and protect their legacies.

    Best for: Families with special needs members, retirees planning for long-term care and Medicaid, parents seeking comprehensive estate plans with trusts, individuals concerned about family conflict over inheritance

    Service area: Troy, Virginia; Powhatan County, Virginia; surrounding Central Virginia regions

    What Makes Commonwealth Life and Legacy Counsel Different

    Litigation Background: The firm's founders were litigators first, giving them unique insight into what happens when estate plans fail and enabling them to draft documents that keep families out of court.

    Special Needs Expertise: They offer comprehensive special needs planning including third-party special needs trusts, with demonstrated experience helping families protect the financial security of adult children with disabilities.

    Dual-Location Practice: Recently expanded to serve Powhatan County with local roots and community commitment, while maintaining their established Troy office for comprehensive regional coverage.

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    Phone: (434) 589-2958

    Address: 5570 Richmond Rd Suite 205, Troy, VA 22974 (Get directions)

    Website: winget-hernandez.com

    Last updated April 6, 2026

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