Q. We just found out that my father, Barry, will be moving in with us in the new year. He is in his 70’s, has Parkinson’s, arthritis, and is in a wheelchair a lot of the time. We don’t have much money to renovate, but we want to … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Universal Benefit that Assists with Long-Term Care—Not in the U.S.
December 18, 2013 by
All taxpayers in Jersey (not New Jersey, and not any U.S. state) will soon be contributing towards the high costs of residential nursing facility and home-based care, after a vote by politicians. Ideally, this means that … [Read more...]
Print This PageGiving Back: Farr Law Firm Participates in Wreaths Across America
December 17, 2013 by
In an effort to show support for veterans and honor their families this holiday season, the Farr Law Firm participated in the 5th Annual Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization best known for its … [Read more...]
Print This PageSinging to Promote Better Health?
December 16, 2013 by
As the population of seniors grows rapidly in this country, so does the need to pinpoint which lifestyle choices and activities will promote healthy aging. Recently, the University of California, San Francisco, received a $1.9 … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Keeping My New Year’s Resolution
December 13, 2013 by
Q. I did my estate planning with your firm several years ago. Since then, so much has changed-- I got remarried, have two grandchildren, and I bought a new home. I promised myself that this would be the year that I update my … [Read more...]
Print This PageCelebrities with Special Needs Revisited- Susan Boyle
December 11, 2013 by
The term “special needs” is used to collectively define those persons that require assistance due to physical, mental, behavioral, or medical disabilities or delays. Autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, dyslexia, learning … [Read more...]
Print This PageMore Filial Responsibility Cases are Ending Up in Court
December 10, 2013 by
Filial responsibility laws obligate adult children to pay for their indigent parents’ food, clothing, shelter and medical needs. When the children fail to do so, nursing homes and government agencies can bring legal action to … [Read more...]
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