Legal and Health
Estate Plans
Attorneys often hear from children who are concerned that their parents may not have an estate plan in place. The children are worried that if… Continue Reading
Veterans' Benefits for Home and Assisted Living Care
One little-known benefit for veterans and their families is the Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit. This benefit can be used for care in an assisted… Continue Reading
Tips For Finding a Personal Injury Attorney
Most accident victims really don't know where to turn when looking for a Virginia accident attorney. In some areas there are more than 100 pages… Continue Reading
Caregiver Stress
Part 3 Parts I and II of this article discussed the additional stress that is placed on a caregiver. This portion will discuss who to… Continue Reading
Co-Habiting? Protect Yourself
Many laws are structured to protect married couples, for example, the allowance of unlimited gifting among married couples, provisions for Social Security survivor benefits, and… Continue Reading
Children With Disabilities
A recent Wall Street Journal article addressed the issue of Social Security benefits for children with disabilities. These children may be eligible for Supplemental Security… Continue Reading
What is Going on with Grandma?
Baby boomers visiting senior family members may be in for a shocking surprise. The pristine house and yard of the past now look shabby and… Continue Reading
Annuities and Long-Term Care
A recent Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court case provides some insight on the use of annuities in long-term care planning. In Ross and Ross v. Department of… Continue Reading
Pooled Trusts
A pooled trust is a trust established and administered by a non-profit organization. A separate account is established for each beneficiary of the trust, but… Continue Reading
Don't Forget To Pass on Passwords
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal provides a timely estate-planning reminder. Elder law attorneys assist individuals with their wills or trusts, powers of… Continue Reading
