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5 Tips on Deciding Whether to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
One of the most difficult decisions in long-term care planning is whether to purchase long-term care insurance (LTCI) and which of the wide variety of products to purchase. On the…
Use This Form to Avoid Loved Ones Being Denied Medical Information About You
If you are in the hospital- the last thing you want is for a family member or a trusted friend to be denied information about your condition or prognosis. But…
Fighting Nursing Home Discrimination Against Medicaid Recipients
While it is illegal for a nursing home to discriminate against a Medicaid recipient- it still happens. To prevent such discrimination- nursing home residents and their families need to know…
New Yorker Article Highlights Abuses in the Guardianship System
Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse- according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker titled “How the Elderly Lose their Rights.” Court-appointed…
Understanding Tenancy: The Different Ways to Co-Own Property
When two or more individuals own property — whether it’s a condominium- a home- or a piece of land — the relationship between the owners is very important. The form…
The 2020 Social Security Increase Will Be Smaller than 2019’s
The Social Security Administration has announced a 1.6 percent increase in benefits in 2020, nearly half of last year’s change. The small rise has advocates questioning whether the government is…
How Your Stimulus Check Affects Medicaid Eligibility
The coronavirus relief bill includes a direct payment to most Americans, but this has Medicaid recipients wondering how the payment will affect them. Because the payment is not income, it…
Congress Fixes Some, But Not All, Medicare Enrollment Problems
Tucked in the federal spending bill that passed at the end of December 2020 are some changes aimed at simplifying Medicare enrollment and addressing coverage gaps. But Congress chose not…
22 Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Legal Elite by Virginia Business
The 22nd edition of Virginia Business Legal Elite has been published and ThompsonMcMullan is honored to have 22 attorneys recognized for their professional efforts and expertise. Earlier this year, lawyers…
Representing Nonprofit Organizations – A Practical Overview
Zac Cohen presented at the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation Triage Training.