This article was written by Special Needs Alliance member Tara Pleat. Tara is a founding partner of the law firm of Wilcenski & Pleat PLLC in Clifton Park, New York. She practices in the areas of Special Needs Planning, Elder … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Can You Deduct a Toupee from Taxes?
February 13, 2015 by
Q. My boyfriend, Richard, became self-conscious about his baldness last year and went out one day and purchased a toupee. We also took in a foster cat, landscaped our property, and installed an in-ground pool to help us stay fit. … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can You Claim a Pet as a Dependent?
February 13, 2015 by
Dear Baxter,My dog, Rover, is like a child to me. He is cute, loveable, and playful, and like a human child, relies on me for support. Vet bills, food, cleanup, and repairs caused by damage, have cost a lot of money this past … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlanning for Long-Term Care (Part 2)
October 12, 2012 by
"Long-Term Care" refers to the broad spectrum of medical and support services provided to persons who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or disabling condition, and who are expected to … [Read more...]
Print This PageOnline Estate Planning: Is It Enough?
January 20, 2012 by
Trust lawyers are well aware of the variety of online estate planning tools available to those in Virginia and beyond, such as Quicken WillMaker, LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer. The variety of products available can create a false … [Read more...]
Print This PageThree Tips to Outsmart Timeshare Reps
October 24, 2011 by
If you and your family are fortunate enough to go on that well-deserved resort vacation this year, then there is a good chance you'll find yourself listening to the all-too-familiar ‘timeshare marketing pitch.’ Most people … [Read more...]
Print This PageAugust is “What Will Be Your Legacy?” Month!
August 19, 2011 by
Many of us are so caught up in the here-and-now of the present that we fail to consider our distant future. We may get around to it later in life, after we have lived awhile–wondering what we might be remembered for, or what we … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
June 16, 2011 by
Good news for veterans!On April 6, 2011 a new statute was made Virginia law, awarding a real property tax exemption for permanently service-related disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Originally approved by voters in … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Mixed Bag in Virginia: Federal Law Prohibits 2011 Social Security Increases, but Federal Agency Grants Millions to Disadvantaged Groups
October 28, 2010 by
As Halloween approaches this year, I can't help but draw an analogy between the nights I spent meandering my neighborhood as a kid looking for handouts, and our current economic times. I recall my grade-school friends and I … [Read more...]
Print This PageUpcoming Seminars for Lawyers and Clients
February 8, 2010 by
I'm conducting two seminars this week on the topic of Income Only Trusts. The first one is a teleseminar for attorneys around the country who are members of the professional group ElderLawAnswers. Entitled Using Income Only … [Read more...]
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