It is no secret that American families come in all shapes and sizes. Gone are the days when a family…
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Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Part One: What is it and Can it Happen to You?
On February 22, 2018, the Department of Justice issued a press release announcing the “largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud…
Protecting Public Benefits from Child Support Payments
The majority of us know that a parent has a duty to support his or her minor children, and that…
Refuse Care At Your Own Risk
A recent study shows that as many as 28% of all seniors refuse care after a hospitalization for an acute…
Events That Inspire Estate Planning
Frequently clients call our office due to a perceived risk, such as an upcoming surgery or a long-distance vacation. The…
Commonly Overlooked Tools for Incapacity Planning
Every individual should have a plan for when they can no longer make decisions for themselves effectively but most delay…
ABLE Accounts Open in Virginia
For those of you who have been waiting for Virginia529 to open the enrollment process for ABLE accounts, your wait is over. The Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law in December, 2014…
Special Needs Trust Fairness Act Passes Congress
On December 7, 2016, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act passed Congress as part of the 21st Century Cures Act…
Using Person-First Language to Communicate With and About People with Special Needs
About 54 million Americans, or 1 in every 5 people, report having a disability. Most Americans will experience a disability at some point, and for many, the disability will occur very suddenly and unexpectedly. It could happen to anyone, at…
