Good news for small businesses—another stimulus package has been approved! The new package provides $900 billion in coronavirus relief and stimulus. Its provisions include an extension of last spring’s Paycheck…
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What Tax Changes Should I Be Aware of Before I File?
…remain at $1,000. • A new tax credit for stimulus payments was created: Millions of Americans received a stimulus check in 2020 as part of the coronavirus relief package. That…
Has the Pandemic Changed Funerals Forever?
…its needs. Read more about home funerals in this recent Next Avenue article. Funerals Using Technology The global coronavirus pandemic has forced people to think more about death, while simultaneously…
FEMA will Offer Funeral Assistance for People Who Have Died of COVID-19
…Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will continue to provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses….
Why Long-Term Care Planning is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 2 of a 3-part Series)
…home, washing hands, and wiping things down. As the instances of coronavirus increase in our area, experts say that family caregivers, similar to Suzanne, are in a uniquely difficult situation….
One Vital Step This Doctor Wishes Everyone Would Take
…getting coronavirus. We haven’t left the house, unless we had to walk the dog, and we’ve gotten grocery delivery for the most part. We’ve kept in touch with family and…
Is Driving Cessation a Risk Factor for Long-Term Care?
…grocery store on the corner — because in car-dependent suburbs, there are no corner grocery stores (only supermarkets on busy, traffic-filled roads). Keeping the current coronavirus pandemic in mind, a…
Keeping Seniors Safe as Things Reopen
…oldest daughter) should consider? Thanks for your help! A. Stay-at-home orders are easing up in our area, yet people are still being diagnosed with new cases of coronavirus every day….
Retirement Risks faced by Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers
…Boomers. It is based on a survey conducted late last year and offers comparisons with a supplemental survey conducted in April 2020, amid coronavirus stay-at-home orders and large segments of…
Are Teachers and Other Frontline Workers Rushing to Do Estate Planning?
…have expressed concerns about planning in advance, due to their exposure to coronavirus. In fact, lawyers across the country are saying they are seeing a rise in calls from educators…
Grandparents Are Experiencing Better Emotional Well-Being Than Others During The Pandemic
Dear Magic, My grandmother lives alone in a rural part of Virginia. We are concerned about her emotional well-being during the coronavirus pandemic, but don’t want to visit in fear…
How to Safely Spend Time with Grandchildren on Grandparent’s Day (or Any Day)
…them in the past, but are hesitant this year because of coronavirus. However, they are considering having us over this Sunday for a cookout. Another set lives far away, and…
2020 Year-End Planning and Charitable Giving — Take Advantage of Tax Law Changes
…do so is that they’re needed more than ever. With more than 36 million Americans filing jobless claims during the coronavirus pandemic, food banks and other assistance programs became overwhelmed…
How Dangerous Is the Omicron Variant for Seniors?
…but are deciding whether to change their plans because of the emergence of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus. What the World Health Organization (WHO) Has to Say WHO…
Our 21 Top Articles of 2021
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we reflect on the challenges that last year (2021) presented, and all of us here at the Farr Law Firm were glad to see it…
How Docubank is Protecting Our Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear Magic, I read Mr. Farr’s recent article about the importance of estate planning and incapacity planning during the Coronavirus pandemic. I’m convinced that it’s certainly wise to do my…
The Important of Retirement Planning
…his home. Now, similar to most Americans, he’s stuck at home because of the coronavirus pandemic and still two years away from eligibility for Social Security, although he was hoping…
When Dad Does Not Want a Feeding Tube
Dear Hayek, My father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s nearly ten years ago. His worsening condition and the coronavirus pandemic have prompted him to get his incapacity planning, estate planning, and…
If You Needed a Ventilator, Would You Really Want One?
Q. My niece, Rebecca, was hospitalized with coronavirus last month and was placed on a ventilator. When her temperature was quite high and her oxygen levels were low and she…
The Top 19 Weird Will Requests
…of these people, that includes thinking about estate planning. We’ve written many posts about coronavirus and the need for incapacity planning, estate planning, nursing home planning, all of which can…