October 2009 • Virginia Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning Attorney

President Obama Signs Hate Crimes Law Protecting People with Disabilities

October 30, 2009

President Barack Obama just signed hate crime legislation that extends federal hate crimes to include those committed against people because of gender, sexual orientation, [ more ...]

Attorney Sheri Abrams to Speak at “Circle of Support” Conference

October 26, 2009

The Circle of Support Conference is a conference for families of children with special needs and the professionals who work with them. The conference is sponsored by the ARC [ more ...]

Getting Cash From a Life Insurance Policy If You Are Terminally Ill

October 19, 2009

Unfortunately, a diagnosis of a terminal illness often comes with many expenses. If you need money to pay for your medical care or comfort, you may be able to use your life [ more ...]

Sheri Abrams Named to 2009 Virginia Legal Elite

October 19, 2009

Fairfax Virginia Attorney Sheri Abrams has been selected by her peers as a member of Virginia’s Legal Elite for 2009. In cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, [ more ...]

At last – Shorter Wait for Social Security Disability Benefits

October 18, 2009

Good News: If you are – or know someone — applying for Social Security disability benefits, the waiting time for a decision is likely to be shorter rather than longer. [ more ...]

Social Security to make it official: No COLA

October 15, 2009

Associated Press – The Social Security Administration makes it official Thursday: There will be no cost of living increase for Social Security recipients next year, the [ more ...]

Social Security Hearings Backlog Down for First Time in Decade

October 13, 2009

Productivity and Processing Times Also Improve Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that for the first time since 1999, the agency has ended [ more ...]

President Obama Announces New Initiatives During National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 7, 2009

From the White House (10/5/09): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – President Obama today announced that his Administration is taking several steps to ensure that [ more ...]

Attorney Sheri Abrams, to Host WebChat on Work/Disability/SSDI/Health Insurance for the Lupus Foundation of America

October 4, 2009

October 14, 2009 – 3:00 p.m. The Lupus Foundation of America is proud to present live moderated chats, featuring the nation’s leading experts in lupus. This is [ more ...]

What is an Executor/Executrix and What Do They Do?

October 4, 2009

An Executor/Executrix is the person who oversees the distribution of your assets in accordance with your will. Most people choose their spouse, partner, an adult child, a [ more ...]