…seriously ill or injured, such as living wills, care proxies, beneficiary forms, IRAs, 401(k)s, last will and testament, trust documents, burial instructions, cemetery plot and deeds or prepaid cremation documents,…
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Part 1: Celebrities with Alzheimer’s Disease- Ronald Reagan
…that of President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1973. His burial site is inscribed with the words he delivered at the opening of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: “I know in…
Congressman proposes to repeal dishonorable discharges given to gay veterans
…service members were issued dishonorable discharges between World War II and 1993 due to their sexual orientation, which denied them veteran’s benefits, including medical care and a military burial. Recently,…
Medicaid Eligibility- What You Can and Can’t Keep
…Term life insurance policies and group policies that have no cash surrender value; A prepaid funeral and burial plan, if irrevocable; A very limited amount of otherwise non-exempt assets, which…
New Resources are Available for LGBT Seniors (and new Farr Law Firm LGBT website)
…and burial wishes, become shut out of an inheritance or forfeiture of a family home, and be subjected to other unintended consequences. Call us today at 703-691-1888 to make an…
Plan for Your Religious Needs at Death: “How to Make Sure Your Wishes aren’t Ignored”
…to do with funeral and burial arrangements. Is there a specific type of ceremony or location for the service that is important in your faith? Are there religious considerations that…
Working with Elder Parents in Planning Financially for their Long Term Care
…Do I have life Insurance or the means to pay for a funeral and burial? Will my spouse be cared for financially? Should I do Medicaid planning? Do I have…
Pet Trusts — Important Planning for Pampered Pets
…services; how to identify the animal; disposition of the pet’s remains, e.g., burial, cremation, memorial, etc. Q: Who should be the trustee of my pet trust? A: The trustee is…
Pet Trusts FAQ
…to monitor caretaker’s services. How to identify the animal. Disposition of the pet’s remains, e.g., burial, cremation, memorial, etc. Who should be the trustee of my pet trust? The trustee…
Caution: Our Top 10 SCARIEST Articles
…In our current economy and with environmental concerns at the forefront, many people are exploring non-traditional post-mortem options, such as eternal reefs or green burial, and some spooky ones such…
A New Act to Help Special Needs Families
…transportation; employment training and support; assistive technology and personal support services; health, prevention, and wellness; financial management and administrative services; legal fees; expenses for oversight and monitoring; funeral and burial…
Spending Forever with Your Pet
…burials, click here. Many of us who think of our pets as family members want to ensure that they are cared for after we become incapable of doing so. One…
When Loved Ones Aren’t Permitted to Visit
…was Catherine informed of her father’s burial, or even his final resting place. The unfortunate situations described in our example and with the Falk family are similar to what unfolded…
Who Are the Oldest Living Man, Woman, and Pet Bunny?
…since he was 122. In 1992 (24 years ago) he even bought a burial site close to the graves of his children. Mr Gotho spends most of his time sitting…
Medicaid and Prepaid Funerals
…allow you to set aside money for your own funeral, burial, or cremation without having that money “count” as part of your assets when Medicaid determines your eligibility for long-term…
An ABLE Account for a Loved One with a Disability
…Owner’s estate to repay any outstanding Qualified Disability Expenses, including funeral and burial costs. To learn more about ABLE Accounts in Virginia, click here. Hope this is helpful, Angel …
What’s in Your Estate Plan, Mom and Dad?
…you have in mind, assuming you want one, and where you want to be buried or cremated. Tell them about any burial plots you have that they might not know…
Imagine Paying College Tuition for the Rest of Your Life . . .
…balance of the account can be used by the estate to pay for any outstanding qualified expenses, like funeral and burial costs. Accounts through ABLEnow (a savings plan offered in…
How to Attend Your Own Funeral
…considered and planned with a significant attention to details and sensitivity, there’s no reason whatsoever why such an event could have a downside. Make Your Burial Desires Known Ahead of…
After 40 Years, “Widows Tax” is Finally Eliminated
…including help with burial costs and survivor compensation. Find out which benefits you may qualify for and how to access them here. If you’re caring for a veteran with disabilities,…