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]
Planning for a Special Needs Child
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 needs. For the average … [Continue reading]
The Challenges with Naming Co-Fiduciaries
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 among siblings and … [Continue reading]
Part 3- “Estate Planning Today” Series: Should I Include a Pet Trust as Part of my Estate Plan?
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 years ago, but are … [Continue reading]
A Will or a Revocable Living Trust? — Five Questions to Ask Yourself
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that declares how an estate or property will be managed after your death. A Revocable Living Trust (RLT), on the other hand, is created as a guideline that determines the manner in which your estate or … [Continue reading]
Part 2- “Estate Planning Today” Series: Should I include these things as part of my Estate Plan?
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 years ago, but are … [Continue reading]
Consumer Reports Probes DIY Estate Planning
Recently, a probe into do-it-yourself estate planning was conducted by the highly respected and objective magazine Consumer Reports.Members of the Consumer Reports team created three Wills using downloads and worksheets that you can purchase from … [Continue reading]
What Does “Per Stirpes” Mean?
If you’ve started your estate planning, you’ve seen the legal term “Per Stirpes” in your documents. What does it mean? “Per Stirpes” is Latin and means "by representation". In estate planning, it means that descendants of the next generation … [Continue reading]
Evan Farr selected to conduct a 4-hour live webcast about Living Trust Plus from the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios
The Living Trust Plus™ (LTP) is such an important development in elder law and estate planning, that Evan H. Farr, CELA has been flown down to Orlando to teach other attorneys about it. He will do so in a 4-hour webcast on Tuesday, live from … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Does Medicaid Cover Prepaid Funerals?
Q. I am considering whether to prepay for my funeral to save my family the expense and burden during what will be a tough time, but had a few concerns about it first. I am interested in learning more about prepaid funeral contracts and whether … [Continue reading]
Does Your Estate Planning Include Children Conceived After Your Death?
Elizabeth and Bill got married in their late 40’s and were having trouble conceiving. As Elizabeth was nearing menopause, they harvested and fertilized her eggs. They underwent cryopreservation (or preservation by freezing) because IVF resulted in … [Continue reading]
“Estate Planning Today” Series: Part 1. Should I include these things as part of my Estate Plan?
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 years ago, but are … [Continue reading]
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