What does the reelection of President Obama mean for Estate Tax?

The reelection of President Obama has brought the topic of estate tax back into the limelight.For 2011 and 2012, we have had the largest federal estate tax exemption in 50 years (currently at $5.12 million) and the lowest federal … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s Caregivers- Gratitude is A Way to Keep The Glass Half Full!

Thanksgiving for caregivers is about much more than a plentiful family meal.  It’s a special time for those entrusted with caring for a loved one. For some, gratitude is a way to keep the cup half-full, especially when someone you … [Read more...]

Top Ten Reasons for Seniors to be Thankful this Year

This week, and every day, we should take time to be thankful for the blessings we have.  On Thanksgiving, think about the people and things in your own life such as your family, friends, and loved ones, that make you thankful!  … [Read more...]

Training and Support is Being Offered Locally for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

During the month of November, we recognize National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver Month.  These observances bring attention to Alzheimer’s, which is the only illness among the top ten for which … [Read more...]

Happy Thanksgiving From Your Family At The Farr Law Firm

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Can Help Fight the Disease

This month we recognize both National Alzheimer’s Awareness month and National Family Caregivers Month. These are nationally recognized months seeking to draw attention and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and issues that affect … [Read more...]

Show You Care: November is National Family Caregivers Month

“There are only four kinds of people in the world — those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.”— Former First Lady, Rosalynn … [Read more...]

Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities Part 4: Etta James didn’t have a Durable General Power of Attorney, causing a father/son feud in court

Estate Planning is about carrying out our wishes after we die,  But in addition to a good Estate Plan, everyone over the age of 18 also needs a good Incapacity Plan that takes care of you during your lifetime if you become … [Read more...]

President Obama Has a Second Term – What does it Mean for Seniors?

President Obama's re-election means Medicaid and Medicare will likely be preserved for at least for the next four years and the Affordable Care Act (ACA, a.k.a. Obamacare) will be fully implemented.When questioning whether the ACA … [Read more...]

Case Example: Farr Law Firm Helps Veterans and Their Spouses Apply for Veterans Aid and Attendance

Martha Simms, 78, had been living off of her husband’s pension, her own Social Security and the proceeds from the sale of her home in Fairfax.  As her nest egg began to shrink, Simms’s son, Craig, wasn’t sure how she would … [Read more...]

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