All eyes have been on Congress in recent weeks to see what would happen with regard to tax reform. Republicans released their final tax bill on Friday, December 15, 2017, and we were pleased to learn that not only does…
Year: 2017
IRVING v. DIVITO: BEWARE OF HOMEMADE ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS
On December 14, 2017, in Donal A. Irvin, in his capacity as Executor of the Estate of Declan Patrick Irving…
Death & Procedure:
What to do when your client or a family member dies or becomes incapacitated during litigation. As elder law attorneys,…
Home for the Holidays: Conversations for Every Stage of Life
It’s that time of year again when families gather to celebrate the holidays. For many, it may have been months…
What Just Happened?
Last week the US House of Representatives passed a tax bill that appears to overhaul the Internal Revenue Code as…
Buyer Beware: The Dangers of Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning
There are increasingly more websites offering do-it-yourself estate planning documents at a very low cost. If you're trying to save money,…
Protecting Assets When A Spouse Enters A Nursing Home
As an Elder Law attorney, I often see the devastating toll the cost of nursing care can have on a…
Can You Be Held Personally Liable for Your Parent’s Long-Term Care in Virginia?
In 2017, the average cost of nursing home care in Virginia amounts to $94,896 per year, $7,908 per month, for…
Avoiding Guardianship/Conservatorship
Recently, I was struck by what we have been seeing in our office much more frequently: clients coming in for…
