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Helena S. Mock, Esq. Estate Planning is a complex area of the law because it deals with so many different issues, from asset protection to taxation and almost everything in between. There are a variety of different legal strategies and tools that have been developed...

Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which is intended to alleviate some of the economic hardship which the outbreak of COVID-19 has inflicted on the nation. This Act provides many examples of relief, not only to...

Helena S. Mock, Esq. Tolerations are the little annoyances we put up with on a daily basis. They are the things in our work and home lives, relationships, health, and finances that we simply accept because it would be too difficult, or too painful, or just take too...

Barbara Armstrong Paralegal Happy New Year! Here we are already into the middle of January. Where does time go? Before you know it, daylight savings time will be upon us, daffodils and tulips will be blooming, and of course, allergies will be thriving! Last year was a...

RaShanta Jennings Legal Assistant Time to grab your jackets, boots and cozy socks: Autumn has arrived! I absolutely love when the season changes. Out of the four seasons, I have to say that Fall is my favorite. There are so many reasons to absolutely love this season,...

Meredith H. Maust Associate Attorney If I were to say “ethical attorneys” in front of a group of people, I am likely to hear a joke or two that will, inevitably, conclude with the idea that this phrase is an oxymoron. Oh, the discomfort that comes when I casually...

Helena S. Mock, Esq. Change is always difficult, but a death in the family can be especially traumatic. It may feel as though the world should stop to mourn your loss, but it doesn’t. The world keeps turning, the day still follows night, people around you continue to...

Barbara K. Armstrong Senior Paralegal My husband and I adopted our sweet beagle, Lacie, over 12 years ago. We fell in love with her picture first and when she met us, she put her little head in my husband’s lap and that was all it took. She was coming home with us. As...

Elizabeth D. Johnson Paralegal Imagine taking a walk through a garden or forest, admiring the wildlife, flora, and fauna. Maybe there is a lake or stream that you can sit by and collect your thoughts while absorbing the natural beauty around you. Now imagine that this...

On October 18, 2018, new rules went into effect involving VA Pension benefits, which are commonly called “Aid and Attendance” benefits. The purpose of VA Pension is to provide financial assistance to medically-eligible veterans and their widow(er)s. Unlike Medicaid,...