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Evan Farr Wrote the Book Have You Read it? Get Your Free Copy Now... "This book is a must-read for anyone who is serious about protecting their assets from the nightmares of probate,
lawsuits and nursing home expenses. The book is easy to read, clear and concise. The examples in the book are real and
very informative; they illustrate the dire consequences that families face when their loved ones do not plan in advance.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is concerned about protecting
their life's savings from catastrophic nursing home costs. As a fellow elder law attorney, I can vouch for the fact
that Mr. Evan Farr is truly a pioneer in this field." Nursing Home Expenses Using a Specialized

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  • 100% of retirees hope to take their last breath at home.
  • Only 30% do; the other 70% wind up needing long-term care in a facility.
  • Most retirement planning assumes that you will live a full and active life until you die in your sleep.
  • But for most people, life won’t go that way. Health problems will often make retirement a long, slow, downward skid toward an undignified end.
  • Most retirement plans don’t address this. That’s why so many people wind up broke, either becoming a burden or being forced into institutional care.
  • Good retirement planning addresses this potentially catastrophic issue that so many people don’t want to talk about.
  • If you want to do real retirement planning, you’ve come to the right place.
 Are you Prepared for Incapacity? Are you Prepared for Incapacity? What would happen if you suddenly became
incapacitated and were unable to make decisions for
yourself? We can help you prepare in advance to ensure
your wishes are met, and your loved ones aren’t faced
with any additional grief or stress. Learn More Are your Estate Planning Are your Estate Planning
Documents Up-To-Date? The cost of a review is minimal; but the cost to your family
if you neglect your plan could be disastrous. Our Lifetime
Protection Plan® ensures that your documents are
properly reviewed and updated as needed, so that they
will have the proper effect under the law. Learn More Want to Learn from an Expert? Want to Learn from an Expert? Sign up for one of our monthly Webinars to learn from Evan Farr how to protect your assets from the expenses of probate and long-term care, and more, including details about Living Trust Plus® Asset Protection Trust. Reserve your spot today! Learn More Will your Special Needs Child Will your Special Needs Child be Taken
Care of if Something Happens to You? Parents of those with special needs are tasked with
planning for their children throughout their lifetime,
as many of them will outlive their parents but might not
be able to support themselves and live independently.
We specialize in Special Needs and can discuss the
best options for your family. Learn More Books by EVAN FARR Books by Learn More

Does Estate Planning Include Financial Planning, and Should Your Estate Planning Attorney Also Be a Financial Planner? 

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When you go through the legal process of Estate Planning, this includes you deciding: (1) who you want to receive any real estate, savings/investments, tangible personal property, and other assets of yours after your death; (2) who you want to put in … [Continue reading]

Making Seniors Wishes Come True and Planning for Charitable Giving 

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Dear Hayek,  Every year, I give to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to help make dreams come true for children with critical illnesses. I heard there was a similar group for seniors and those in elder care facilities. What do you know about this? Also … [Continue reading]

Comparing a Typical Advance Medical Directive to the Farr Law Firm’s 4 Needs Advance Medical Directive®

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Benjamin Franklin once said “(n)othing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Today (April 16) is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day for health care decision planning. And, in keeping with Franklin’s famous quote, each year … [Continue reading]

Should I Enroll in Medicare if I have Federal Retiree Coverage?   

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Q. In your latest article, you discuss how elder care lawyers help seniors with planning in advance for the financial and health concerns that occur as we age. I really appreciate the assistance and advice your elder law firm provides. I am a retired … [Continue reading]

Comparing Elder Law and Estate Planning — What’s the Difference?

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Elder Law and Estate Planning serve two different functions, yet they are both equally important. One thing that sets them apart is that Elder Law concentrates on preserving your assets while you are alive, while Estate Planning focuses on what … [Continue reading]

Comparison of Elder Law Firms Based on the Size of the Firm

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Q. My husband and I are looking for an estate planning attorney for us who is also a Medicaid planning lawyer that can help my mom and dad. We realized that some elder care planning attorneys in Fairfax, where we live, are one-person shops, while … [Continue reading]

How Can Seniors Make the Most of Financial Literacy Month?

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Dear Angel, I just read that April is Financial Literacy Month. What are some things I should think about when it comes to Estate Planning and retirement planning this month? Thanks for your help! Fi Nanshill -- Dear Fi, Every April, … [Continue reading]

What’s the Difference Between a Certified Elder Law Attorney and a Non-Certified Attorney?

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When you hire a Medicaid planning attorney, you are probably looking for someone with lots of experience, a stellar reputation, and many satisfied clients. However, there is another element that most people who are seeking highly experienced Medicaid … [Continue reading]

New Law Helps Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation

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Q. Last summer, you wrote about a veteran named Larry Cook who was a victim of financial exploitation. He was scammed out of millions of dollars in Virginia before he died. Mr. Cook was very careful with his money and would never have allowed himself … [Continue reading]

How Can I Help My Husband Make Better Money Decisions?

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Dear Hayek, My husband doesn’t always make the best decisions about money. He has come close to being scammed in the recent past. Do you know of any training he (and I) could take to protect us from financial exploitation? Also, are there any tips … [Continue reading]

Does an Adult Child Have a Legal and/or Moral Duty to Become a Parent’s Caregiver?

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Jane had a good childhood growing up in Virginia. However, she kept both an emotional and geographic distance from her mother for most of her adult life. The rift began after her parents' divorce, which Jane blamed on her mother. They had only spoken … [Continue reading]

Getting Remarried? What to Discuss and Plan Before Walking Down the Aisle

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Q. I have been a widower for six years and recently found love again. I asked her to marry me and she accepted. This is new to me, as I had been with my late wife for forty years and then on my own again until recently. What are some things that you … [Continue reading]

Are a Prenuptial Agreement and a Postnuptial Agreement Essentially the Same Thing?

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Dear Kiwi and Mango, My brother is getting re-married and is on the fence about a prenuptial agreement. My husband and I actually have a postnuptial agreement. Aren’t they essentially the same thing? Which is preferable? Can you help me convince … [Continue reading]

Problems with Beneficiary Designations Part 3 — Usually They Take Precedence Over Your Estate Planning Documents, But Sometimes They Don’t

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Note: This article is Part 3 in a series on the Problems with Beneficiary Designations. Links for the prior two articles are below and at the bottom of this article. Please click here to read Part 1 and please click here to read Part 2.  Q. My … [Continue reading]

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