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Can Someone With Signs of Dementia Sign Legal Documents in Virginia?

February 24, 2017

Millions of individuals are affected by memory care issues in their lifetime. Unfortunately, it is usually after a medical diagnosis of dementia that many families begin to [ more ...]

Fairfax County Estate Planning Attorney Examines Value of Alternate Beneficiaries

February 3, 2017

I’m a licensed Fairfax County Estate Planning attorney, and I chose this particular area of the law because I’m passionate about helping people in our community [ more ...]

Yes, You’re Covered by Social Security When You Are Outside the U.S.

January 31, 2017

Social Security has you covered, even outside the United States. Many people who travel or live outside the country receive some kind of Social Security retirement of [ more ...]

9 Reasons to Have an Estate Plan | Fairfax, Virginia, Estate Planning Lawyer

January 27, 2017

If you are one of those people who claim to not need an estate plan, you are most likely mistaken. Sorry, but it’s true. Take a look at these nine reasons to learn why [ more ...]

In Virginia Can a Special Needs Trust Have More Than One Trustee at a Time?

January 26, 2017

Yes, but be aware that a co-trustee can be held responsible for another co-trustee’s breach of a fiduciary duty. Thus, it is important that all co-trustees pay close [ more ...]

Can Your Social Security Benefits Be Garnished—and for What?

January 25, 2017

Alimony, Child Support or Restitution: Social Security benefits can be withheld to enforce your legal obligation to pay child support, alimony or restitution. State laws [ more ...]

Should You Laminate Your Social Security Card?

December 12, 2016

NO! Do not laminate your card. Lamination prevents detection of many security features. However, you may cover the card with plastic or other removable material if it does [ more ...]

October 22nd is National Drug Take Back Day

October 14, 2016

On Saturday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft [ more ...]

In Virginia How Much Can You Be Charged For Your Medical Records?

September 23, 2016

In Virginia when a patient requests a copy of his or her own records, a “reasonable cost-based fee, which shall include only the cost of supplies for and labor of copying [ more ...]

Virginia’s Advance Directive Registry

September 21, 2016

Virginia is one of 13 States that administer legislatively authorized health care advance directive registries: Information on Virginia’s Registry is as follows: • [ more ...]

The Need for Medical Treatment to Obtain Social Security Disability & SSI Benefits

September 19, 2016

As an Attorney who has been practicing Social Security Disability law in Virginia for over 20 years, I understand the importance of obtaining proper medical treatment, [ more ...]

Beware New Social Security Scam & How To Avoid It

August 29, 2016

According to the Detroit Free Press, seniors in several states have received a notice about a “referendum on Social Security” in their mailbox from an [ more ...]

Update to New Social Security Online Security

August 15, 2016

On July 30, 2016, Social Security began requiring new and current my Social Security account holders to sign into their account using a one-time code sent via text message. [ more ...]

Extra Security Added to Social Security Website

August 2, 2016

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added an extra layer of security when someone interacts with them online using the “my Social Security” suite of [ more ...]

U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking and Passenger Loading Zones

July 27, 2016

U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking and Passenger Loading Zones – Advanced Session (August 4) The next webinar in the U.S. Access Board’s free monthly [ more ...]