May is National Elder Law Month! Elder Law Attorneys across the country, including those at the Farr Law Firm, are taking the opportunity to educate seniors about their legal options in the communities we serve. Now is the perfect … [Read more...]
Print This PageGetting Remarried? What to Discuss and Plan Before Walking Down the Aisle
March 22, 2024 by
Q. I have been a widower for six years and recently found love again. I asked her to marry me and she accepted. This is new to me, as I had been with my late wife for forty years and then on my own again until recently. What are … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Are a Prenuptial Agreement and a Postnuptial Agreement Essentially the Same Thing?
March 22, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,My brother is getting re-married and is on the fence about a prenuptial agreement. My husband and I actually have a postnuptial agreement. Aren’t they essentially the same thing? Which is preferable? Can … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaringBridge: Don’t Go Through Your Caregiving Journey Alone!
May 3, 2022 by
Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and prominent advocate for caregivers, famously stated that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers; those who are currently caregivers; those who will be … [Read more...]
Print This PageCupcakes and Caregiving: A Successful Shark Tank Business Owner Balances Work Life with Caregiving
March 29, 2022 by
Tracey Noonan, CEO and co-founder of Wicked Good Cupcakes, started her business along with her daughter, Dani, in their Boston home kitchen. The company, which appeared on the TV show "Shark Tank" nine years ago, grew tremendously … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Taxes Do We Need to Pay for an Independent Caregiver?
April 30, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,We are hiring an independent caregiver, meaning she is not from an agency. My understanding is that we are responsible for paying taxes for her, since she is considered to be a household employee. What taxes are we … [Read more...]
Print This PageOne Vital Step This Doctor Wishes Everyone Would Take
April 24, 2020 by
Q. A few years ago, when we first got married, my husband, Logan, and I decided to paint the living room in our new home. It sounded like a great idea at the time, but we didn’t get very far. We ended up hiring someone, but kept … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Can I Do to Help the DC Area First Responders and Healthcare Workers?
April 17, 2020 by
Q. My mother, Anna, is in a local nursing home and receives exemplary care from the nurses, doctors, and health aides there. I want to do something to give back to them and to others on the frontline in the DC Metro Area who are … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Taxes Work if You Have a Paid In-Home Caregiver
February 4, 2020 by
Stacey, an only child, was an in-home caregiver for her ailing mother for several years. She lived with her mom and cared for her while she completed college and graduate school, and even after she got married. However, after … [Read more...]
Print This PageA CAPABLE Program for Aging-in-Place
March 1, 2019 by
Q. With a bad back and arthritis in her knees, my 76-year-old mother, Gwen, struggles to walk down the steps outside her home to go out. Afraid of falling, she often opts to stay inside rather than brave the loose railings out … [Read more...]
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