Virginia Symmes Sheehan

Elder Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Concord, New Hampshire

37+ years experience

Orr & Reno PA

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

603-224-2381

https://orr-reno.com/our-people/virginia-symmes-sheehan/

45 South Main Street, P.O. Box 3550, Concord, NH 03302-3550

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Bio

Virginia Symmes Sheehan is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney and a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) with many years of experience in the area of trusts and estates. She is actively engaged in the areas of estate planning, elder law, estate and trust administration, federal and state transfer (estate, gift and generation-skipping) taxation and federal and state income (personal and fiduciary) taxation. Virginia’s experience includes all phases of administration of estates, trusts, and guardianships; serving as the fiduciary for estates and trusts; formulating estate plans, drafting the necessary documents and assisting the client with the implementation of the client’s estate plan; post-mortem tax planning; preparation of federal and state personal, fiduciary, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax returns; and representing clients in estate and gift tax return audits. Virginia believes in the importance of preserving family relationships by providing high quality estate planning documents and appropriate post mortem advice. She has been involved in drafting probate related legislation and testifying before the NH Legislature on the same. Virginia has been a speaker at various estate planning and estate administration seminars, including numerous NH Bar Association continuing legal education seminars.

Practice Areas

Elder Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Elder Law, Concord (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Concord (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Elder Law, Concord (2013)
Recognized: Elder Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

Northeastern University, J.D., graduated 1988
Northeastern University, graduated 1988
Macalester College, graduated 1982

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Reviews

Helen Roberts

2 weeks ago

Exceptional expertise in elder law and estate planning

My family and I sought Virginia Sheehan's counsel to help my aging mother navigate a complex situation involving her long-term care wishes and the future of the family home. From our first meeting, it was clear we were in the hands of a true expert. Her deep knowledge of New Hampshire's elder law statutes and her 37 years of experience in trusts and estates were immediately apparent. She patiently explained the nuances of Medicaid planning and irrevocable trusts, translating legal complexities into clear, actionable steps. We were particularly impressed by her thoughtful approach to balancing my mother's desire for independence with the practical realities of asset protection. Her affiliation with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and her AV Preeminent rating gave us immense confidence in her judgment. While her fees are reflective of her high level of expertise and the value she provides, the billing process could be slightly more transparent with interim summaries. That said, the comprehensive estate plan she crafted, including a detailed power of attorney and healthcare directive, has given our entire family profound peace of mind. Her recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Elder Law is well-deserved. We highly recommend her for anyone facing similar sensitive family transitions.