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Every individual should have a plan for when they can no longer make decisions for themselves effectively but most delay planning because...

We hear this question all the time: “If I apply for Medicaid, will they take my house?” The answer is no; however, there are certain situations...

I see a large number of clients who have a child receiving SSI as a result of a disability. In many cases, the child is not receiving their...

Within the confines of this office’s newsletters over the years are strategies designed to assist you in planning your estate to implement...

Estate Planning attorneys generally advise that plans be revisited with regularity to adjust for changes in law and changes in personal circumstance....

Happy New Year! We hope you and yours had an enjoyable holiday season and that 2017 brings you happiness and good health.  With the close...

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,...

On December 7, 2016, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act passed Congress as part of the 21st Century Cures Act and is expected to be signed...

This newsletter recently addressed proposed treasury regulations that, if enacted, will drastically impact transfers of family businesses....

Unintended consequences can occur when people fail to consider the effect of a plan on persons with special needs. Estate planners who are...

Author: Stephanie Washington Co-Author: Letha Sgritta-McDowell During the holidays, it is not uncommon for emergency rooms to see an increase...

Your cell phone may have a life-saving feature that you should be aware of. For iPhone users, the feature is called “Medical ID.”  Medical...

Well, one of the more painful election cycles I have ever experienced is, thankfully, over. Now that the American people have finally cast...

A recent article in our newsletter discussed Universal Home Design and the advantages it has for individuals of all ages. Fortunately, Virginia...

In December 2014, Congress passed the Disabled Military Child Protection Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015. This...

Under IRS regulations, taxpayers can deduct a greater amount from their 2017 taxes due to the purchase of long-term care insurance. You can...

About 54 million Americans, or 1 in every 5 people, report having a disability. Most Americans will experience a disability at some point,...

It is important for taxpayers to be informed about required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs so that they can plan accordingly for their...

My oldest child is a senior in high school, and we are filling out the financial aid forms for the first time. There has been a big change...

Cruising through Caregiving is a terrific book helping all those who have cared for or will care for someone in their family through the aging...