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HIPAA Authorization As Part of an Estate Plan

There is now an additional estate planning document that you may need to have for a more complete plan. This additional document is what is known as a HIPAA Authorization and could make a big difference in the quality of care that you receive.

Who You Should Name As An Alternative Personal Representative or Executor In Your Will

A decision that is just as important as naming an executor and is most often overlooked is who will be the back up or alternative in case that person you choose as executor is unable or unwilling to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

It Takes Work To Disinherit a Spouse

The goal for some in a marriage is to make sure that the person they marry gets no inheritance from them when they die.

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH), Gestational Hypertension with Pregnant Women

Although many women with high blood pressure deliver healthy babies, the high blood pressure must be carefully monitored and if necessary treated by the doctor to prevent the escalation to something far more dangerous such as preeclampsia.

Updating Your Will When Getting Married

Getting married is a time when there is enough to worry about. There are a million things that need to be done for just the wedding. After the wedding is over a new marriage can have a huge impact on your estate plan.

Social Security Disability: 5 Winning Tactics

Social Security Disability is a maze. These are 5 tips to get you through the maze.

Cerebral Palsy and How Medical Malpractice may be Responsible

Cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by damage to the brain before, during, or a short time after birth.

Business Succession Planning

A business succession plan is like estate planning for your business. And just like humans, businesses have a life cycle.

Important Factors in Virginia Workers Compensation Settllements

In my 39 years of experience I have discovered ten factors one must consider in settling a Virginia Workers Compensation Case.

Becoming Incapacitated Without A Healthcare Power Of Attorney

A Healthcare Power of Attorney is meant to be in place to allow you to make healthcare decisions for yourself when you are no longer able to speak for yourself. You are considered to be legally incapacitated when you can no longer speak for yourself.

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