July is National Sandwich Generation month, an observance honoring a generation of adults “sandwiched” between managing their aging parents’ growing medical and financial needs and raising a family of their own. Sandwich Generation Month is a month … [Continue reading]
Evan Farr Interview Appears in July 2013 Cat Fancy Magazine
Evan H. Farr, CELA was interviewed for the article “A Practical Guide to Pet Trusts” in the July 2013 issue of Cat Fancy magazine. Below is some information excerpted from our newsletter about Pet Trusts, to help you decide if a Pet Trust makes … [Continue reading]
Five Myths about Long Term Care Planning
Nearly 70% of Americans age 65 and better will need some kind of help with activities of daily living as they age. The need for such help can stem from a debilitating disease, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, or the decline of faculties, such as … [Continue reading]
More Men are Becoming Caregivers for Loved Ones with Dementia
Compared to just 15 years ago, twice as many men are assuming caregiver roles for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Men now make up 40% of caregivers in the United States, contrasting the 19% reported 15 years ago, according to data from … [Continue reading]
Protecting Your Older Loved Ones from Falls
One in three older Americans falls every year, making falls the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people age 65 or better.Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries and significant loss of independence. … [Continue reading]
Nursing Home Survival Guide Hits #1 on Amazon Best Seller List
Evan H. Farr, CELA, Medicaid Asset Protection expert, hit #1 on Amazon.com best-seller list with “Nursing Home Survival Guide: Helping You Protect Your Loved Ones Who Need Nursing Home Care by Preserving Dignity, Quality of Life, … [Continue reading]
Does DOMA being Struck-down Affect Medicaid for LGBT Elders?
Alina and Carol are married and reside in Maryland, where same-sex marriage is recognized. Alina recently had a stroke and may need nursing home in the not so distant future. How does the DOMA ruling affect Medicaid eligibility requirements for LGBT … [Continue reading]
Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr Hits #1 on Amazon Best Seller List for the Second Time
Evan H. Farr, CELA, Medicaid Asset Protection expert and Living Trust PlusTMcreator, hit #1 on Amazon.com best-seller list with “How to Protect Your Assets From Probate PLUS Lawsuits PLUS Nursing Home Expenses with the Living Trust Plus” book, on the … [Continue reading]
Protecting Your Children- You Will Need More than a Will or a Revocable Living Trust
Mary and Frank are the parents of five year old twins, Lucy and Evelyn, who will be starting kindergarten in the fall. Recently, Mary's friend Kate got into a car accident and died. This got Mary to thinking- what would happen if Lucy and Evelyn were … [Continue reading]
Only-Children: Caregiving without Siblings
Jamie lives on the same street as her parents, who are in their 80’s, and still reside in the house in which she grew up. Her father, Sid, is diabetic and has had a hip replacement; her mother, Mary, survived breast cancer and last year underwent … [Continue reading]
Medicare Blue Button Information Can be Accessed Using a Smartphone App
What happens when your dad who lives 1,000 miles away comes for a visit, gets sick, and needs medical care? How can local doctors access his medical information? MyMedicare.gov's Medicare Blue Button is a computer program that allows patients on … [Continue reading]
Understanding Probate: The Two Types of Probate
Problems often arise when people don't have a coordinated method of passing on their estate. Take for example, Joe, who has become incapacitated as the result of a severe stroke. He has a wife, Mary, and two children, Carrie and Phil. He does not … [Continue reading]
Medicaid Asset Protection Planning—What are the Goals?
This post is excerpted from Evan H. Farr’s book How to Protect Your Assets From Probate PLUS Lawsuits PLUS Nursing Home Expenses with the Living Trust Plus™. Buy the book on June 21 and get $1,250 in special bonuses. The goals that families … [Continue reading]
Evan Farr Releases New Living Trust Plus Book: Buy it on June 21 and Get $1,250 in bonuses!
Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr Releases New Book: “How to Protect Your Assets From Probate PLUS Lawsuits PLUS Nursing Home Expenses with the Living Trust Plus."Mr. Farr’s latest book is now available in pre-release on … [Continue reading]
Living Trust Plus – Book Launch (Get $1,250 in Special Bonuses on June 21!)
Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr Releases New Book: "How to Protect Your Assets From Probate PLUS Lawsuits PLUS Nursing Home Expenses with the Living Trust PlusTM." Mr. Farr's latest book is now available in pre-release … [Continue reading]
One-third of Children with Autism also have ADHD
In a recent study of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in early school-age children (four to eight years old), researchers have found that nearly one-third of children with ASD also have clinically … [Continue reading]
Congressman proposes to repeal dishonorable discharges given to gay veterans
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 that he could either … [Continue reading]
Why You Should Start Planning When You Are Young- A True Story
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 those people who you … [Continue reading]
June is LGBT Pride month—Celebrate by Planning for Yourself and for Your Loved Ones
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 internationally. In … [Continue reading]
Elder Law—It’s Not Just for Elders
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 Incapacity Planning … [Continue reading]
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