Applying for Medicaid can be an overwhelming process. If your application is denied, this process can become even more stressful…
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Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility for Your Aging Parents
Making the decision to move a loved one to a long-term-care facility is never easy. Finding the right facility can…
What is Blockchain and Why Should You Care?
In incredibly simple terms, blockchain is a shared ledger that details activity and transactions of specific assets. The ledger is…
Transferring Guardianships from One State to Another
So, you are the guardian and conservator of a loved one, and now you and your loved one are moving…
How to Leave a Nursing Home and Return Home
As seniors age, the likelihood that they will need long-term care in a nursing home increases. However, the reality is…
Tips to Protect Seniors from Scams
Unfortunately, financial abuse of seniors in the form of scams and fraud have existed for quite some time. With every…
Social Security and Tax Season: What You Need to Know
Recently I became aware that government mail, including mail from the Social Security Administration, does not get forwarded with a…
A Look at the Newly Enacted Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (“UPHPA”)
Property being transferred from one generation to another by intestate succession is considered “heirs’ property.” According to Virginia law, when…
Will Your Memories Stand the Test of Time?
As the years go on, the times we share with friends and family live on in one of two ways…
