MEMBER SIGN IN

Sign Up for AVAPP News



Being a Certified Academy Attorney (CAA) will assure Veterans, their Families, and their Advisors that you have extensive knowledge of the VA Improved Pension Benefit. You will have the vital credentials to provide comprehensive advice to Veterans and their Families.

Ask Questions & Request Info

In today's economy, estate-planning practices are under tremendous stress to maintain revenue sources. With the many problems going on in our country, this is a tough time to be an estate planner. Our clients are worried about layoffs and how to cut discretionary spending, and there are more attorneys than ever. >>> More



  • Income: Increase your revenue by expanding your services in a recession-proof area.
  • Access: Gain access to a massive number of higher quality, motivated clients.
  • Time: Achieve faster start up by getting access to more experienced attorneys.
  • Exposure: Receive marketing and networking opportunities for more referrals.
  • Accuracy: Avoid planning mistakes that create unhappy or disgruntled clients.
  • Knowledge: Gain the information needed to provide more comprehensive planning.
  • Liability: Access knowledge, mentoring, and training that will help grow your business, protect your reputation and avoid potential lawsuits.
  • Security: Keep out of trouble with the VA by knowing the rules and regulations.
  • Credibility: Membership in the Academy of VA Pension Planners-with its high standards for Certification- will give you instant credibility with seniors and other professionals.

Order the AVAPP 12-DVD Set of our June 2011 Conference on VA Pension Planning: $1500     Order Now

This 12-DVD set includes all 12 presentations, questions and answers, taped during the 2-day conference. Each presentation gives indepth knowledge of the topic and covers all facets of managing and marketing a successful VA pension planning practice. Gain the knowledge of our speakers:

  • James Swain, Founder of Swain Law Firm and AVAPP
  • Valerie Peterson, Executive Director of ElderCounsel
  • Dale Krause, Founder of Krause Financial Services
  • Richard Barid, Principle Attorney at Smith Barid Law
  • Patrick Smith, Principle Attorney at The Smith Law Firm
  • Victoria Watkins, Principle of Victoria Watkins Law
  • Pat Worley, Senior Case Manager at Swain Law Firm

LOGIN CONTACT AVAPP   515 E. Crossville Road, Suite 100, Roswell, GA 30075  |  Phone: 888-928-2779, Fax: 770-587-0050  |  info@avapp.org >>