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Passing on Assets Outside of Probate: PODs and TODs

For a variety of reasons- people sometimes want some or all of their assets to pass directly to specific individuals upon their deaths- outside of probate.  One way to accomplish…

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Most Caregivers Are Now Entitled to Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay

The federal government recently extended minimum wage and overtime protections to most home health care workers. If you are hiring a caregiver for yourself or an elderly loved one- you…

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The Ins and Outs of Estate Sales

Following the death of a family member, you may find yourself needing to sort through many possessions accumulated over the deceased’s lifetime. An estate sale is one way to distribute…

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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…

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First Round Knock Out in Federal Court

When a financial institution is sued in federal court, the first question is usually:  “How quickly can we get this case thrown out?”  One of the most effective mechanisms for…

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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…

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New Law Makes Big Changes to Retirement Plans

President Trump has signed a spending bill that makes major changes to retirement plans. The new law is designed to provide more incentives to save for retirement, but it may require workers…

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“Abysmal” Documentation of Services Deemed a Material Breach of the Provider Agreement

We have previously discussed a line of Virginia case decisions holding that less-than-perfect compliance with the Department of Medical Assistance Services regulations does not always justify a retraction of payments. …

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Long-Reviled Military ‘Widow’s Tax’ Is Finally Being Phased Out

A controversial policy that reduces the benefits of military spouses is on the way out. The so-called “widow’s tax” cuts assistance to surviving military spouses who qualify for benefits under…

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Litigation in Virginia – Civil and Criminal (2018 Edition)

Michael G. Matheson authored the Civil chapters, published by Virginia CLE Publications.