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Fairfax, Virginia Elder Law Attorney
…override the plan. Estate planning overview: https://www.farrlawfirm.com/estate-planning-attorney-fairfax-va Special needs planning, guardianship, and conservatorship Some families need planning for disability and benefits eligibility, not just estate administration. If your family is…
Adulthood Decision-making for a Special Needs Child
…in different states). The downside is that guardianship and conservatorship requires a court process, which can be time-consuming, costly and emotionally trying for the person with special needs and her…
Planning for Long-Term Care (Part 2)
…to put these essential Asset Protection Powers into the POA. A properly-drafted POA is designed to avoid the need to go through a court-supervised conservatorship proceeding, which is a time…
Guardianship Revisited: a Serial 911-Caller and a Bigamist
…legal guardianship or conservatorship, several scenarios typically come to mind: an elderly parent with dementia; an adult who has been severely injured and can no longer take care of himself;…
Making Decisions for An Adult Special Needs Child
…and conservator (for financial decisions). The downside is that guardianship and conservatorship requires a court process, which can be expensive and time consuming, as well as emotionally difficult for the…
Planning for Long-Term Care (Part 2)
…put these essential Asset Protection Powers into the POA. A properly-drafted POA is designed to avoid the need to go through a court-supervised conservatorship proceeding, which is a time consuming,…
What Is Elder Law?
…decedent’s trust and/or estate. Click here for more information about Trust and Estate Administration. Guardianship & Conservatorship: When necessary, we assist clients in connection with obtaining guardianship and conservatorship for…
Supported Decision-Making Instead of Guardianship in DC
…conservators take care of legal and financial decisions. The guardianship and conservatorship continues until the ward dies or until the court determines that the guardianship and/or conservatorship is no longer…
Incapacity Planning
…preferences clearly. Without them, your loved ones may be required to seek court-appointed guardianship or conservatorship — an often costly, time-consuming, and stressful process. Effective Incapacity Planning can help you:…
Elder Law FAQ
…“living wills,” for financial management and health care decisions, and other means of delegating management and decision-making to another in case of incompetency or incapacity Conservatorships and guardianships Estate planning,…
Fredericksburg, Virginia Elder Law Attorney
…include: Revocable living trust and will planning Living Trust Plus® asset protection strategies Estate planning overview Special needs planning, guardianship, and conservatorship Some Fredericksburg families require planning for disability, public…
Elder Law–It’s Not Just for Elders
…needs; Guardianship and Conservatorship for special needs children turning age 18; Guardianship and Conservatorship for Incapacitated Adults; Estate Tax Avoidance for high-net-worth families; and Probate / Trust and Estate Administration…
Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities Part 4: Etta James didn’t have a Durable General Power of Attorney, causing a father/son feud in court
…money to pay for her care and keep her at home, rather than in a nursing home. In most states, this would be done through a conservatorship proceeding (called “guardianship…
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…and Estate Administration Special Needs Planning Lifetime Planning Intake Form Intake Form for Special Needs Planning Guardianship and Conservatorship Intake Form for Guardianship & Conservatorship Marital Contract or Premarital Contract…
Special Needs Planning Attorney
…Autism Cliff — Transition Planning for Young Adults with ASD Guardianship & Conservatorship Supported Decision-Making in Virginia, Maryland, and DC Financial Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives (for competent…
Making Sure Your Money Goes to the Right Place
…5. Potential guardianship and conservatorship proceedings can be avoided: If you are not competent at any time before your death, the trustee of your living trust can serve as the…
When a Loved One with Dementia is Violent
…planning is, in general, preferred over guardianship and conservatorship because of the legal complexities of “living probate,” in some cases of FTD, where there are significant behavioral changes, guardianship and…
When Guardianship Turns into a Nightmare
…goes along with conservatorship over property, which in some states is called guardianship over property. Guardianship and conservatorship laws vary from state to state. Most states require that notice of…
Is the New Netflix Movie “I Care A Lot” Realistic About Guardianship?
…in the people you already know – or think you know. Don’t Let the Same Thing Happen to You! Guardianship and conservatorship are extreme forms of intervention in another person’s…