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April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day
Autism Defined April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. It is estimated that approximately 75 million people worldwide have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”). Autism is defined as a bio-neurological developmental disability that occurs before the age of 3...
Spring Cleaning Your Estate Plan
For most of us, spring is a time of renewal and looking forward to the warmer temperatures and longer days. While many focus on cleaning out those messy closets or garages, another focus should be estate planning documents that are collecting dust and hopefully tucked...
November is National Family Caregivers Month
There are 53 million adults in the United States who care for an elderly parent/relative or special needs child according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2021. This is an increase of 10 million caregivers from 2015. Many of...
Guardianship Attorney in Fredericksburg, VA
How and Why to Choose Elizabeth McMaster as the Best Guardianship Attorney in Fredericksburg, VA When it comes to securing the best legal representation for guardianship matters in Fredericksburg, VA, finding an attorney who is both knowledgeable and compassionate is...
Bonus – The Granny Kidnapping Case with Elizabeth McMaster The Silver Linings Handbook
This is a bonus episode with Elizabeth McMaster, an attorney and an advocate who focuses on areas of law that intersect with Elder law, guardianship and mental health. Today we're talking about a Virginia case that became national and international that she calls the...
The Guardians: Britney Spears, Michael Oher and Protecting the Unprotected with Elizabeth McMaster The Silver Linings Handbook
Joining Jayson today is Elizabeth McMaster, an attorney and an advocate who focuses on areas of law that intersect with Elder law, guardianship and mental health. Elizabeth not only practices law in this area, but she has a true passion for helping people whose...
Special Needs Trusts & More
There is still a misconception out there that it is not possible to leave your special needs family member inheritance because it could interrupt them from receiving any type of government entitlement.That is no longer true.There are things now in the federal statutes...
May is National Elder Law Month and It’s More Important Now Than Ever
Most of us have been taught to respect our elders. Back in 1963, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May as Senior Citizens month which was later changed to Older Americans Month by President Jimmy Carter in 1980. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (“NAELA”)...
Love is in the Air: The Importance of Having an Updated Estate Plan for Blended Families
February is the month of love according to the flower, greeting card and chocolate industries. According to the American Psychological Association, 40-50 % of first marriages in the United States end in divorce and that rate is even higher for subsequent marriages. So...
I’m the executor. What happens when my loved one passes away?
In last week’s blog, we discussed how to prepare your own financial and medical affairs to assist your loved ones for your eventual passing. This week, we are going to shift roles to provide guidance and insight into what you should do when a loved one has passed away...