Dear Magic, I read Mr. Farr's recent article about the importance of estate planning and incapacity planning during the Coronavirus pandemic. I’m convinced that it’s certainly wise to do my planning now. One thing I’m concerned … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: How Docubank is Protecting Our Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on April 3, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Groundbreaking Decision Made on Observation Status Appeals
Posted on April 3, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Q. My mother, Ellen, spent a week in the hospital and ended up having surgery. She was seen by doctors and nurses, given several tests, had the surgery, and then got sent to a nursing home for two weeks of rehabilitation. She is … [Read more...]
Why Long-Term Care Planning is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 2 of a 3-part Series)
Posted on March 31, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Suzanne is a family caregiver for her 75-year-old mother who has dementia and for her two young children. She is most concerned about her mother, who has a weakened immune system, and her infant son, being only 2 months old. With … [Read more...]
When Your Loved One is in a Nursing Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on March 27, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Q. My husband, Bill, is currently in a nursing home with frontotemporal dementia. We are not able to visit him at this time, which is especially difficult for him and for us. He is declining quickly, so I was trying to visit at … [Read more...]
Some Uplifting Nursing Home Stories Amid Coronavirus
Posted on March 27, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Dear Hayek, My grandmother is in a nursing home and I am worried about her. I write her letters and talk with her via phone and FaceTime, but I can tell she is still lonely. Are there any uplifting stories you can share about … [Read more...]
Why Estate Planning is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 1 of a 3-part Series)
Posted on March 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment
As Millie sits in her kitchen homeschooling her children, she realizes that she really doesn’t remember much of the math she learned in 5th grade. During a break, she turns on the television and a news brief flashes on the screen … [Read more...]
When Healthcare is Not Accessible
Posted on March 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Q. I grew up in Northern Virginia and still live here with my wife and two children. Five years ago, my parents sold their home and moved to a more rural part of the state to get away from the traffic and congestion. My mother … [Read more...]
