Working with both veterans and seniors each and every day, we know that the veterans aid and attendance benefit is often overlooked. Elder law attorneys can help veterans understand the intersection between this pension benefit and Medicaid; this is … [Continue reading]
Free Seminar: Who Will Pay for Your Long-Term Care?
Many people approach estate planning attorneys in order to determine how their assets will be divided among survivors after their death. Unfortunately, a huge number of them skip a step and don’t take the high likelihood of long-term care into … [Continue reading]
Happy Valentines Day From The Farr Law Firm!
Estate Planning for Newlyweds: “Easier than Planning the Wedding!”
Why is it so important for newlyweds to address critical estate planning matters? In the simplest of terms: life is full of surprises and it can save you a lot of money. When love is in the air, it is easy to overlook the devastating consequences … [Continue reading]
Medicaid Asset Protection: What Works and What Does Not
By Evan Farr, Certified Elder Law AttorneyThis article was posted by ElderLaw Answers Much confusion abounds in the world of asset protection trusts, including the false belief by many elder law, estate planning, and asset protection attorneys … [Continue reading]
As the world population surges, what are the implications?
The first world count of the world's inhabitants occurred in 1804 resulting in a total of 1 billion people. It took another 123 years, until 1927, for the count to reach 2 billion. The much celebrated 5 billion mark was reached in 1987. After just … [Continue reading]
Case Example: Importance of a Properly Drafted Irrevocable Income-Only Trust
Some attorneys and others interested in the field of Medicaid Asset Protection may have been a bit worried about a recent case arising out of Wisconsin — Hedlund v. Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services (Wis. Ct. App., No. 2010AP3070, Oct. 13, 2011) The … [Continue reading]
Case Example: Importance of a Properly Drafted Irrevocable Income-Only Trust
Some attorneys and others interested in the field of Medicaid Asset Protection may have been a bit worried about a recent case arising out of Wisconsin -- Hedlund v. Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services (Wis. Ct. App., No. 2010AP3070, Oct. 13, … [Continue reading]
Online Estate Planning: Is It Enough?
Trust lawyers are well aware of the variety of online estate planning tools available to those in Virginia and beyond, such as Quicken WillMaker, LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer. The variety of products available can create a false sense of security, … [Continue reading]
Cold-Weather Tips
Brrrr! How about that cold snap that we Virginians had this week? It’s Chancellor here, reminding you to suit up your pups before you head out into the blustery weather. While some heavily furred dogs are well-suited to the cold weather, other … [Continue reading]
Evan Farr Featured as a “Top Elder Law Attorney” in Washingtonian Magazine
Less than a week ago, the Farr Law Firm announced that our principal attorney, Evan H. Farr, was featured in Newsweek Magazine, the second-largest weekly news magazine in the U.S. If you missed that announcement, you can view it here. Today, we … [Continue reading]
Introducing Critter Corner!
This week, we’re introducing a new feature of our blog: "Critter Corner!" Those of you who receive our weekly newsletters will already be familiar with the voices of our many critters at the Farr Law Firm, and we decided to share them on the blog as … [Continue reading]
Don’t Let Another Year Pass Without Naming Guardians For Your Kids!
If you’re making New Years resolutions this year and still have minor children at home, don't forget to add naming legal guardians to the list! Statistics show that 69% of parents do not have legal guardians named who can raise their kids if … [Continue reading]
Evan Farr Featured in Newsweek Magazine
The Farr Law Firm is Proud to Announce our Recent Recognitions : Evan Farr was recently featured in Newsweek Magazine, the second-largest weekly news magazine in the U.S. Evan was listed as a “Nationwide Top Attorney” as part of the magazine's … [Continue reading]
Happy Holidays from the Farr Law Firm!
To all of our colleagues, business associates, and previous, current and perhaps future clients, here is a special Holiday Card just for you! First and foremost, we would like to thank all of you for another productive and prosperous year at the … [Continue reading]
Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefits Increase
Good news! For the first time since 2008, the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced an increase in maximum Aid and Attendance benefits available to veterans of the armed forces. These new figures for 2012 reflect a 3.6% cost-of-living … [Continue reading]
Estate Planning for Single Adults
When we typically think of estate planning, we see grandma and grandpa putting together a will and possibly setting up some trusts for the following generations. It’s all about providing for our offspring, right? Not necessarily. Even if you are … [Continue reading]
Elder Law Confusion? Free Seminar for NoVA Residents Only!
Evan Farr and the Farr Law Firm is conducting another of its' wildly popular seminars next week. You do not want to miss this free event! December 10: Living Trust Plus Seminar: How to Protect Your Assets from the Expenses of Probate and Long Term … [Continue reading]
Do You Love Your Family? Most Important New Year’s Resolution
This year, instead of settling on a resolution solely aimed at self-improvement, resolve to do something to benefit everyone you love. Many people avoid discussions about long-term care; the unfortunate news is that long-term care is an inevitable … [Continue reading]
Stay Safe on Thanksgiving Day: “4 Critical Thanksgiving Safety Tips”
Whether you’re delightedly hosting the big Thanksgiving dinner this year, inherited the privilege, or were delegated the duty, it can be a lot to handle! With so many things to think about–the food, the decor, and the family–it is sometimes difficult … [Continue reading]
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