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How to Protect an IRA from Heirs’ Creditors
When a person declares bankruptcy- an individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the assets that is beyond the reach of creditors- but what about an IRA that has been…
Six Ideas for Distributing an Estate’s Personal Property in a Fair Way
Unlike money- personal belongings usually cannot be divided equally after their owner passes away. For this reason- distributing possessions like furniture- jewelry- dishes- silverware- artwork- photographs or clothing is often…
Jumbo Reverse Mortgages Are Increasingly Available for High-Value Homes
Seniors with pricier homes now have an increased ability to get a jumbo reverse mortgage in order to raise cash for retirement. As the housing market has improved- jumbo reverse…
Three Reasons Why Giving Your House to Your Children Isn’t the Best Way to Protect It From Medicaid
You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded- transferring the home to your…
Have Private Insurance and Are Turning 65? You Need to Sign Up for Medicare Part B
If you are paying for your own insurance- you may think you do not need to sign up for Medicare when you turn 65. However- not signing up for Medicare…
19 ThompsonMcMullan Attorneys Named to the 2020 Super Lawyers Virginia List; 3 Ranked on Top Lists
We are pleased to announce that 19 ThompsonMcMullan attorneys were selected to the annual Super Lawyers Virginia 2020 lists. 15 were named as Super Lawyers in specific areas of law, 4…
Title VII and LGBTQ+ Rights
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court issued one of the most significant civil rights decisions in recent years. In a 6-3 decision, the Court found that Title VII…
ThompsonMcMullan Selected to U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 “Best Law Firms” List
ThompsonMcMullan is pleased to report inclusion in U.S. News and World Reports “Best Law Firms” 2019 list. The firm ranked in the following: Metropolitan Tier 1 in Richmond for: Commercial…
Reverse Mortgages Can Pose Problems for Heirs
Reverse mortgages can be a big help to seniors needing extra cash- but they can become a nightmare for their heirs. Heirs who don’t know their rights may be faced…
Career Immersion Program
Lindsay Pickral will be a panelist at the University of Richmond Law School’s Seventh Annual Career Immersion program. She will be speaking to students on how to set themselves up…