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Case Example: Importance of a Properly Drafted Irrevocable Income-Only Trust

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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 basics of the case In this case, the court affirmed a ruling […]

Evan Farr Featured as a “Top Elder Law Attorney” in Washingtonian Magazine

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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 are pleased to announce that Evan was also recently named  by Washingtonian Magazine […]

Evan Farr Featured in Newsweek Magazine

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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 “Nationwide Top Attorneys 2011 Showcase,” a special advertising section.  The Nationwide Top Attorneys Showcase can […]

Elder Law Confusion? Free Seminar for NoVA Residents Only!

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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 Care Date: Dec 10, 2011 Location: The Stacy Sherwood Community […]

Do You Love Your Family? Most Important New Year’s Resolution

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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 necessity for many Americans.  Proper planning can protect assets from nursing home creditors, allowing Americans from all […]

Tackling the “Sibling Situation”

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Siblings often have trouble agreeing on anything, so why should it be any different when it comes to Mom and Dad’s elder care?  Unfortunately those of us in elder law see quite often how families have a very difficult time when it comes to determining what is best for aging parents. In some cases, one […]

Aging – Kaiser Health News

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Aging – Kaiser Health News “ State Roundup: Public Employee Benefit Controversy; Calif. Hospital Woes A selection of stories from various states on health care. (Daily Report) 9:30AM ET Viewpoints: Judd Gregg On Revamping Entitlements And Taxes; John Breaux On Slashing Medicare Fraud; Medicaid Limits On Hospital Stays A selection of editorials and opinions on […]

Budgeting for Seniors

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Budgeting is part of any effective Life Care Plan and becomes even more important when seniors experience a big life change, such as moving into an assisted living facility, losing a spouse or having a drastic change in health. It begins with an assessment of your resources and your needs. The purpose of Life Care […]

Is Medicaid Too Complex for Americans?

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Medicaid complexity is a real problem. For those not familiar with program specifics, Medicaid – not Medicare – is the program Americans rely on to receive their long-term care. Long-term care is extraordinarily expensive – in fact, it is the single most expensive creditor Americans are likely to face.  Unfortunately, understanding the various Medicaid rules […]

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