It is often difficult to talk to an elderly family member about giving up his or her car keys — especially if the older person doesn’t agree that continuing to drive will be risky. Often, families are making the tough choice … [Read more...]
Print This PageCoping with the Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
October 14, 2013 by
Every 68 seconds there is another person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Since there is no single definitive medical test for identifying Alzheimer’s disease, arriving at the correct diagnosis can take … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: How Can I Update A Will I Established 10 Years Ago?
October 11, 2013 by
Q. How can I update the Will that I established when I was in the military approximately 10 years ago? Asked on AVVO by a resident of Springfield, VA A. Just as a car needs regular maintenance, your estate planning … [Read more...]
Print This PageDown Syndrome- Planning for You Loved One’s Future
October 10, 2013 by
This month, we celebrate National Special Needs Law and Down Syndrome Awareness months. One in 691 children are born with Down Syndrome and there are more than 400,000 people currently living with the condition in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould I Give My Home To My Children?
October 9, 2013 by
Planning for your family's immediate and long term future is something most parents think about. Because your home is likely the largest purchase you will make during your lifetime, deciding what to do with it is among the most … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Technology Protects Older Loved Ones from Falls
October 8, 2013 by
One in three older Americans falls every year, making falls the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people age 65 or older. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries and significant loss … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: How Can the Hospital Access My Mother’s Incapacity Planning Documents, If Needed?
October 4, 2013 by
Q. My mother, Jane, is 68 and has arthritis and high blood pressure, and had knee surgery last spring. She lives at the home I grew up in, in Fredericksburg, and the neighbor tells me that she needs a lot more help lately. My … [Read more...]
Print This PageOctober is National Special Needs Law Month
October 3, 2013 by
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated October as National Special Needs Law Month. This awareness month is a grassroots effort to educate people with disabilities and their families about their legal … [Read more...]
Print This PagePresident Obama’s Health Care Overhaul: What Does it Mean for You?
October 2, 2013 by
Three years ago, Congress wrote the law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), to maintain Americans' current health coverage as much as possible, to boost consumer protections in the health insurance market for individuals, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCapital Gains Tax Increases and Gifting to Lessen the Bite
September 25, 2013 by
In the early fall, taxes are probably the last thing you want to think about. But this is one year in which it may pay for you to get both your income tax planning and estate planning done early. There are a couple of … [Read more...]
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