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What a Good Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Should Include
Nursing home and long-term care costs continue to rise and it is difficult to qualify for Medicaid to pay for nursing home costs. Long-term care insurance can help cover expenses- but…
Things to Remember at Tax Time
April 15th is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T’s and dotting I’s in preparation for paying taxes. As tax time draws near, you want to make sure…
The Six Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes
If you’re like most people- you have the best of intentions with regard to how you want your estate distributed when you die or your affairs handled should you become…
Medicare Now Covers Conversations About End-of-Life Care
Medicare beneficiaries may now discuss options for care at the end of life with their health care providers. Beneficiaries of course were already free to talk about advance care planning…
The Use of Immediate Annuities in Medicaid Planning for Married Couples
Immediate annuities can be a useful tool to protect the spouse of a nursing home resident who applies for Medicaid. These types of annuities allow the nursing home resident to…
Probate Avoidance Planning Webinar
Estate attorney Rebecca Bowen has partnered with Godsey & Gibb, a local wealth management firm, to host a webinar on questions surrounding Probate Avoidance Planning. The information covered will include:…
ThompsonMcMullan Earns Recertification in Meritas, a Global Alliance of Independent Business Law Firms
RICHMOND, VA – September 25, 2014 – ThompsonMcMullan, a Virginia-based law firm, today announced that it has been awarded recertification in Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms….
Signals That It’s Time to Talk
In the elder law field, we are often asked to help families navigate difficult conversations. One of the most difficult conversations is whether or not it’s safe for their loved…
Are Debt Collectors Responsible for the Actions of their Outside Counsel?
Debt collectors who are subject to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (the “FDCPA”) should become very familiar with the term “vicarious liability”. Vicarious liability is defined generally as the…
What You Need to Know to Represent Small Businesses
Attorney Adam Nelson is speaking on a panel for the Richmond Law & Business Forum at University of Richmond School of Law. The discussion will cover the unique legal needs…