1 – Explain that Elder Law attorneys are not “regular” lawyers Elder Law attorneys have deliberately selected a career in a specialized area of law to serve elders. Moreover, the client of an Elder Law attorney is the elder. Not the children. An inheritance is nice – and usually a much larger inheritance is a […]
Natural Disasters Prompt Proper Planning
Where were you, when the “Big One” hit? Well, that’s one way to “shake up” your week! For us East Coasters, Tuesday’s earthquake was certainly an unexpected surprise, and a “big one” for our area. We were all fortunate to have avoided any serious damage or injuries, although we did witness some minor structural damage […]
Those who are aware of Medicaid, but misinformed and confused
If you are confused or mistaken about the rules of gifting in the context of Medicaid qualification, you likely won’t ever venture into the practice of Medicaid Asset Protection. If you do practice Medicaid Asset Protection, but your potential clients are confused or mistaken about the rules of gifting in the context of Medicaid qualification, […]
5 Basic Reasons to Consider a Revocable Living Trust
A revocable living trust can function as a Will, but it also offers other benefits that you should consider. If you pass away without a Will or Trust, the laws of your state will determine who receives your property, and in what amount. Moreover, your heirs will be required to wait a minimum of 1 […]
Estate Planning Attorneys Warn About Matching Beneficiaries to Those Named in Your Will or Trust
As an estate planning attorney in Virginia, I have unfortunately seen many circumstances where a person goes through the time and expense of having an estate plan done, only to fail to update their beneficiaries on their financial or retirement accounts before they pass away. An example of this would be Mary naming her brother […]
August is “What Will Be Your Legacy?” Month!
Many of us are so caught up in the here-and-now of the present that we fail to consider our distant future. We may get around to it later in life, after we have lived awhile–wondering what we might be remembered for, or what we will leave behind. Others are born with this innate sense of […]
Think Twice Before Filling Out Back to School Emergency Card
If you have minor children at home, you can expect an emergency card to arrive in just a few weeks from your child’s school or day care facility. The point of this card is to allow you to authorize certain people to pick up your child if you are not able to, for whatever reason. […]
Medicaid disparities: children with public insurance wait longer, denied more frequently
It is hard to imagine sick children could be seriously implicated and affected by public insurance disparities…federal law, after all, prohibits discirminatory treatment between patients who receive public vs. private insurance. But what about acceptance into such facilities, before they are patients? A new study examining facilities in Illinois claims “Sick children covered by Medicaid […]
New Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Good news for veterans! On April 6, 2011 a new statute was made Virginia law, awarding a real property tax exemption for permanently service-related disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Originally approved by voters in November 2010, this statute will positively affect an estimated 7,350 disabled veterans living in the state of Virginia, according to […]
$2.9 billion vaporized by elder financial abuse in 2009.
On-Board with Elder Justice? What is the Elder Justice Act? “The act authorizes federal funding for adult protective services in each state, demonstration projects, forensic centers and training for long-term care providers,” according to the ABA. Unlike Child Protective Services, Adult Protect Services is not federally mandated. The Elder Abuse Act (EAA) was introduced this […]
Parent of a Graduating Senior? Avoid this “Nightmare” Scenario
Your graduating senior may always be your baby, but in the eyes of the law, he or she is now an adult. You need to understand that you can no longer make important medical or financial decisions for your child without their permission. This can be problematic when your adult child still is relying on […]
What is the Individual Mandate? Plus: Oral Argument Audio from 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Released
Today, two key cases concerning the constitutionality of the hotly debated federal health care law took place in the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. The two cases: Liberty University v. Geithner, No. 10-2347, and Commonwealth v. Sebelius, No. 11-1057. The audio of the oral arguments are now available for download! Click here to listen. […]
How to Avoid Losing Massive Amounts of Money to a Nursing Home
When older adults think of estate planning, many actually have asset protection in mind. What they want is the peace of mind of knowing that the nest egg they’ve been saving for that proverbial “rainy day” will actually be available for them when that rainy day comes. The rainy day, for most people, is when […]
Alzheimer’s Planning: “More Dignity, Better Quality of Life”
5.3 million Patients and 10 million Caregivers fight on the front-lines in the battle against Alzheimer’s each day. The heartbreaking illness affects both men and women (though women have a slightly higher risk for developing the disease; more on gender differences later). Regardless of gender, and despite the challenges, expenses, and worries associated with […]
Latest Numbers: Muscular Dystrophy Funds Raised
As you may know, the Farr Law Firm is participating in the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Muscle Walk, taking place at George Mason University on April 2 2011. We are making progress! But we have a long way to go. You can track our progress by viewing our MDA page here, or alternatively, you can check […]
Please Help Us Raise Money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
The Farr Law Firm would like to extend a special thanks on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association to our first two donors! Thank You Ana A. and Mark R! Please consider making a small donation by visiting our Firm’s MDA Fundraiser page. We still have a long way to go, as you can see […]
Please Help Us Support The Muscular Dystrophy Association
UPDATE: The Farr Law Firm would like to extend a special thanks on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association to our first two donors! Thank You Ana A. and Mark R! We still have a long way to go, as you can see from our Barometer Please consider making a small donation by visiting our […]
Long Term Care for Senior Veterans
In the year 1919 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day to honor those Veterans who served during World War I. On November 11, 1954, Armistice Day was proclaimed a legal national holiday and the name was changed to “Veterans Day” to honor all veterans of all wars. Every November 11, ceremonies are […]
PreNeed (Pre-Paid) Funeral and Burial Plans
Advantages and Disadvantages of Prepaid Plans One way to plan in advance for the end of one’s life is to sign a formal contract called a “preneed funeral plan.” With this plan, money to pay for a funeral and/or burial is held in a trust, in an escrow account or paid through an insurance policy […]
3 tips to effectively talk to your senior parents about long term care options
Today’s women are decision makers. For some couples, the woman is THE decision maker, and there’s nothing wrong with that. For example, in nearly 8 out of 10 cases where married couples purchase a vehicle, it is the woman who makes the final decision. And because women outlive men by 5.4 years on average, women […]
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