Robert O. Hawkins Jr., 75, aspired to have a career in the military. But in 1962, when he was stationed in Florida, he received an ominous knock at his door. He was told that the military had proof that he is a homosexual, and … [Read more...]
Congressman proposes to repeal dishonorable discharges given to gay veterans
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Why You Should Start Planning When You Are Young- A True Story
June 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is a guest post from Renee Eder, Director of Public Relations at Farr Law Firm, P.C. You, too, can submit a guest post. Find out more here.Terry was 47-years old, married and had a son from a previous marriage. He was one of … [Read more...]
June is LGBT Pride month—Celebrate by Planning for Yourself and for Your Loved Ones
June 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
LGBT Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and … [Read more...]
Elder Law–It’s Not Just for Elders
June 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Elder Law is a very broad area of law that encompasses not just Medicaid and Veterans long-term care planning for people over 65. Elder Law also encompasses legal areas such as: Asset Protection, Trust and Estate Planning, and … [Read more...]
Planning for a Special Needs Child
May 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
More than 20 million American families are raising a child with special needs and the number continues to increase. More than $13 billion a year is spent to care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special … [Read more...]
The Challenges with Naming Co-Fiduciaries
May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In cases where parents name co-fiduciaries, siblings can agree on a general direction without agreeing on the specifics of how things should be accomplished. If all parties don't agree, disputes may ensue that can cause rifts … [Read more...]
Part 3- “Estate Planning Today” Series: Should I Include a Pet Trust as Part of my Estate Plan?
May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 … [Read more...]
