Kiplinger Quotes Evan Farr on Smart Spend‑Down Strategies for Nursing Home Medicaid
In a July 2025 Kiplinger article extensively quoting Evan Farr, a reporter poses a common but complex question: “Mom needs a nursing home — should I spend down her assets so she qualifies for Medicaid?” Certified Elder Law Attorney Evan Farr provides in-depth guidance, explaining how experienced attorneys use legal and ethical tools — including irrevocable trusts, spousal resource transfers, and planned expenditures — to help families preserve 40–70% of assets for single individuals and up to 100% for married couples. Farr is quoted extensively throughout the piece, emphasizing that protected funds can be used for essential supplemental care — such as hearing aids, private sitters, and home modifications — to improve quality of life. He underscores the importance of early planning and qualified legal counsel when navigating Medicaid’s complex eligibility rules.
GoBankingRates Highlights Evan Farr on “Smart Spend‑Down” Through Caregiving Agreements
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In a July, 2025 article, a GoBankingRates reporter features Evan Farr explaining how caregiving agreements serve as a “smart spend‑down” strategy to preserve Medicaid eligibility. Farr outlines two common models: immediate wage-style payments with W-2 reporting, and deferred-payment agreements funded later, both of which reinforce asset protection in elder law planning.
GoBankingRates Quotes Evan Farr on Critical Estate Planning Moves for Retirees in 2025
In another July 2025 article, a reporter in a GoBankingRates article entitled “I’m an Estate Planner: 6 Things Every Retiree Should Have Prepared in 2025,” Certified Elder Law Attorney Evan Farr is quoted extensively on key estate planning priorities for retirees. Farr emphasizes the urgency of addressing long-term care risks, noting that “The best estate plan becomes useless when someone is forced to go broke to pay for nursing home care or other long-term care and winds up with no estate to pass on.” Farr discusses the importance of creating comprehensive plans that go beyond wills and trusts — highlighting tools such as powers of attorney, advance medical directives, and Medicaid asset protection strategies to preserve financial security and family legacy.
Kiplinger Quotes Evan Farr on Medicaid Risks for Retirees Moving in With Adult Children
In another July 2025 article from Kiplinger, entitled The Pros and Cons of Moving in with Your Adult Child, Certified Elder Law Attorney Evan Farr is quoted on the Medicaid pitfalls that can arise when retirees move in with their adult children. Farr warns that families who fail to seek proper elder law guidance before sharing living arrangements may unknowingly trigger gift penalties under Medicaid rules. He advises that when parents contribute financially to a new home or in-law suite, they should receive a corresponding ownership interest on the deed — otherwise, the contribution may be deemed a disqualifying gift if nursing home care is needed. Farr stresses that early legal planning is essential to prevent unintended consequences and preserve Medicaid eligibility.
Evan Farr Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine on Elder Law Evolution
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In Attorney at Law Magazine (Feb 5, 2020), Certified Elder Law Attorney Evan Farr shares with the reporter his professional philosophy and insight into the shift from traditional estate planning to elder law and special‑needs planning. Farr highlights the urgency of Medicaid asset protection trusts in light of the high cost of long‑term care. Read our press release here: Evan Farr is Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine
Evan Farr Honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as 2012 “Leader in the Law”
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Virginia Lawyers Weekly recognized Evan Farr as the only elder law practitioner statewide to earn a 2012 “Leader in the Law” honor. The award celebrates his exceptional legal leadership and community impact.
- Legal Treatises and Articles in Legal Journals
- Evan Farr is Spotlighted as a Featured Guest in Business Innovator’s Magazine
- Evan Farr co-led Positive Aging Sourcebook’s “Meet the Elder Law Attorneys – Monthly Discussion Series.”
- Evan Farr Named to 2020 Northern Virginia Magazine “Top Lawyers” List
- Evan Farr Authors Three Medicaid Planning Guides for Elder Guide™
- Evan Farr Appears in NAELA’s “Who’s in the News?”
- Evan Farr Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America
- Evan Farr’s New Book Hits #1 on the Amazon Best Seller List
- Evan Farr Named to 2016 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Lawyers
- Evan Farr Named to 2017 Best Lawyers in America
- Farr Law Firm’s Blog is Listed as a Top Estate Planning Blog
- Farr Law Firm Named to U.S. News’ 2016 “Best Law Firms” List
- Evan Farr Named to 2016 Best Lawyer List
- Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr Opens Fourth Office in Rockville
- Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr Relocates and Expands in Fredericksburg
- Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr is awarded the Highest Possible Martindale-Hubbell Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
- Farr Law Firm Opens Third Location in Washington, D.C.
- Evan Farr Named to 2015 Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers in DC lists
- Evan Farr Named to the 2014 Virginia Super Lawyers List
- Evan Farr Named to the 2013 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Lawyers List
- Evan Farr is Named to the 2014 Super Lawyers List
- Farr Law Firm Opens Second Location in Fredericksburg
- Evan Farr is Named to the 2014 Best Lawyers in America List
- Evan Farr’s Nursing Home Survival Guide is a #1 Bestseller
- Evan Farr Releases Nursing Home Survival Guide
- Evan Farr’s Living Trust Plus Book is a #1 Bestseller
- Evan Farr is Awarded The Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award
- Protect & Defend Becomes Bestseller
- Retirement Living Sourcebook’s “People on the Move”
- Evan Farr Signs Deal, to Release “Protect and Defend”
- Evan Farr Quoted in the News
- Evan Farr 2011 Super Lawyer — Virginia and DC
- Evan Farr Best Lawyers 2013 Press Release
- Evan Farr 2010 Super Lawyer — Virginia and DC
- Evan Farr 2009 Super Lawyer — Virginia and DC
- Farr Law Firm TV Commercial Set To Air
- Evan Farr 2009 DC Super Lawyer
- Evan Farr 2007 Virginia Super Lawyer
- Super-Lawyer-2008-Press-Release
- Evan Farr Contributes to New Book: CPA Guide to Long-Term Care
- Evan Farr Educates the WTOP Audience Press Release