Many of us have loved ones who are aging in place, who may have mobility issues and who are at risk for falls. We may not live nearby, and we may find ourselves staying up at night worrying about what would happen if our loved one … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Estate Planning Include Financial Planning, and Should Your Estate Planning Attorney Also Be a Financial Planner?
April 19, 2024 by
When you go through the legal process of Estate Planning, this includes you deciding: (1) who you want to receive any real estate, savings/investments, tangible personal property, and other assets of yours after your death; (2) … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Making Seniors Wishes Come True and Planning for Charitable Giving
April 19, 2024 by
Dear Hayek, Every year, I give to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to help make dreams come true for children with critical illnesses. I heard there was a similar group for seniors and those in elder care facilities. What do you know … [Read more...]
Print This PageComparing a Typical Advance Medical Directive to the Farr Law Firm’s 4 Needs Advance Medical Directive®
April 16, 2024 by
Benjamin Franklin once said “(n)othing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Today (April 16) is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day for health care decision planning. And, in keeping with Franklin’s famous … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould I Enroll in Medicare if I have Federal Retiree Coverage?
April 12, 2024 by
Q. In your latest article, you discuss how elder care lawyers help seniors with planning in advance for the financial and health concerns that occur as we age. I really appreciate the assistance and advice your elder law firm … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Can I Locate an Old 401(k) Retirement Account?
April 12, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I am about to retire from federal employment. Before I worked for the government, I used to work at a company where I’m almost certain I had a 401(k) that they matched. I am doing my retirement planning … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Can Seniors Make the Most of Financial Literacy Month?
April 5, 2024 by
Dear Angel,I just read that April is Financial Literacy Month. What are some things I should think about when it comes to Estate Planning and retirement planning this month? Thanks for your help!Fi Nanshill--Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Law Helps Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation
March 29, 2024 by
Q. Last summer, you wrote about a veteran named Larry Cook who was a victim of financial exploitation. He was scammed out of millions of dollars in Virginia before he died. Mr. Cook was very careful with his money and would never … [Read more...]
Print This PageProblems with Beneficiary Designations Part 3 — Usually They Take Precedence Over Your Estate Planning Documents, But Sometimes They Don’t
March 15, 2024 by
Note: This article is Part 3 in a series on the Problems with Beneficiary Designations. Links for the prior two articles are below and at the bottom of this article.Please click here to read Part 1 and please click here to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaring for the Pet of a Loved One When They Can No Longer Do So Themselves
February 20, 2024 by
When Melissa's father died and her mother moved into a nursing home, Melissa adopted her parent’s poodle, Margot. During the three-hour drive to her house from where her mother was staying, Margot was shaking and afraid. Melissa … [Read more...]
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