Happy Valentine’s Day from The Farr Law Firm!
Alzheimer’s Patients Still Feel for Loved Ones Even if They Don’t Recognize Them
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, a day when we celebrate love. In a recent discussion, Gloria K., a client whose mother has Alzheimer’s, told us that although her mother doesn’t remember much, she could tell her mother is still happy … [Read more...]
Celebrities with Special Needs- Part 1
Special needs refer to the individual requirements of a person with a mental, emotional, or physical disability. People with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, dyslexia, blindness, mental illness, or cystic fibrosis, for … [Read more...]
Part 4: Tax-Time Series- Estate Planning Services May Be Tax Deductible
Did you know that if you met with an estate planning attorney within the past year, some of your legal fees may be tax deductible? In both Merians v. Comm’r, 60 TC 187 (1973) (involving estate planning using an irrevocable trust) … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert- Powers of Attorney
Today's question was submitted through Avvo by a resident of Baltimore. Submit your question. Q: Can you name two sisters as agents under Power of Attorney, so that either one is able to conduct business at various times? We … [Read more...]
Part 3: Tax-Time Series- Are Long-term Care Medical Expenses Tax Deductible?
Janice’s 90-year old mother Merle had to move to assisted living last year because she was no longer able to care for herself. Her doctor certified she could not bathe, dress or feed herself due to dementia and loss of mobility. … [Read more...]
Part 2: Tax-Time Series- Claiming a Parent as a Dependent
Tom’s mother, Christine, has been living with his family for 10 years. Christine is insistent that Tom doesn’t claim her as a dependent because she’s worried it may affect her Medicare/Medicaid benefits for nursing home subsidies … [Read more...]