Advocate and Achieve: Securing Your Child’s Educational Rights - Part 2
May 20, 2024
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Advocate and Achieve: Securing Your Child’s Educational Rights - Part 2
Continuing from Part 1's exploration of key educational laws and practical applications (if you missed it...
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Welcome back to our discussion on securing a comfortable retirement! In the first part of this series, we...
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Advocate and Achieve: Securing Your Child’s Educational Rights - Part 1
As the parent of a child with special needs, you are more than just a caregiver; you are a vital advocate...
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Moms spend their days and nights thinking about how to make sure their children are happy, healthy, and s...
The Dark Side of the Internet: Protect Yourself From Online Scams and Digital Attacks
In the digital age, online scams and cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, posing risks to not only e...
What Happens To Your Social Media Account When You Die?
When you die, what happens to your online life? Each social media platform has its own rules for dealing ...
Why Estate Planning Is the Best Use of Your Tax Refund
When that extra bit of money from your tax refund lands in your bank account, (kinda feels like Christmas...
Navigating the World of Cryptocurrency: A Guide for Parents and Teens
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April Fools! How DIY Wills and Trusts Offer a False Sense of Security … and May Leave Your Family With an Expensive Mess
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Parents, Step-Parents and Children, Oh My! Blended Families + Death = A Potential Nightmare
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Till Death or Divorce: Why You Need to Plan Now for Your Relationship’s End
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3 Estate Planning Documents Your Parents Need Right Now
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Think Your Kids Will Automatically Be Cared For In the Way You Want? They Might Not Be Unless You Do This
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This New Law Makes It Easier to Save for Retirement and Pay Off School Loans At The Same Time
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Want to Show Your Partner How Much You Love Them? Put Them In Your Will
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Protecting Your Family's Safety Net: How to Set Up Your Life Insurance Policy The Right Way
A comprehensive Life & Legacy Plan is about creating a strategy that lets you enjoy your life to the ...
This Change to The FAFSA Rules Could Help Your Grandkids Qualify for More Student Aid
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Your Most Important New Year's Resolution: Creating a Kids Protection Plan
As we welcome the New Year, filled with hope and resolutions for a brighter future, one commitment should...
Hiring a Lawyer: What Flat Fees and Hourly Fees Mean For Your Family
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What Caregivers Need to Know About Estate Planning for a Loved One With Dementia - Part 2
Last week, we started our discussion on estate planning for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis and wha...
What Caregivers Need to Know About Estate Planning for a Loved One With Dementia - Part 1
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a challenge that millions of families undertake each year. As a c...
Holding Space for Grief: Ways to Comfort and Support A Loved One in Mourning
Losing a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience, and the journey through grief can be both com...
Have Unused 529 College Savings? Roll Them Into a Roth in 2024
In December 2022, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act, bringing significant changes to the world of retire...
Q&A I want to keep things simple. Can I leave my 401K to my kids and our house to my wife?
QUESTION Q: I want to keep things simple. Can I leave my 401K to my kids and our house to my wife? — Clea...
Own a Business? Do This By December 31st to Get a Year-Long Extension To The Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadline
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What You Must Know About Your Right to Your Spouse’s Retirement Benefits
If you’re part of a blended family (meaning you are married with children from a prior marriage in the mi...
How to Talk Money With Your Family Over The Holiday
The holidays are right around the corner, which means more time to gather with family and relatives than ...
Transition to Adulthood: What Happens When My Child Turns 18
Soon after the challenges of puberty and the excitement of high school, an even larger milestone looms: t...
Q&A: My mother has a hard time hearing her doctor on the phone. How can I help?
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The Scary Truth: Naming Godparents Does Not Create Legal Guardians
As a parent, your top priority is the well-being and future of your children. You plan for their educatio...
Year-End Tax Planning Starts Now: 8 Things To Do Now to Lower Your 2023 Taxes - Part 2
Last week we looked at four different ways to lower your tax liability for 2023, from adjusting your tax ...
Year-End Tax Planning Starts Now: 8 Things To Do Now to Lower Your 2023 Taxes - Part 1
It might seem a bit early to think about your 2023 taxes, but as the year draws to a close, it's the perf...
From 'I Do' to 'What If': Estate Planning Must-Do's for Newlyweds - Part 2
Getting married and starting a new chapter in your life is an exciting time. It’s also a time that requir...
From 'I Do' to 'What If': Estate Planning Must-Do's for Newlyweds - Part 1
Wedding season is winding down, and if you are a newlywed or are planning to tie the knot soon, it’s time...
PFL firms in your area
Hi, I’m Pam Starsia. I became a Personal Family Lawyer because I’m passionate about educating and empowering people to create estate, life, ...
Juniper Law, PLLC
I became a Personal Family Lawyer to help people like you and families like yours plan for the future. Facing the potential for incapacity a...
Das Law, PLLC
Let’s talk about your death . . . or incapacity. If something unfortunate happens, what will happen to your assets that you’ve worked so har...
Legacy Lawyers, PLLC
Hi. I’m John W. Heck. I became a Personal Family Lawyer because I have seen the consequences of failed estate planning in my immediate famil...
Edris Law
In my practice, I focus on Family Protection, Wealth Preservation, and Value-Based Planning. I’m also experienced with wealth planning strat...
Brown Law Offices
Lisa Brown Esq. is the principal attorney for Brown Law Offices. She received her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and ...
Millennium Attorney
Naureen Rahman has been practicing law for over twenty years in the Maryland, DC-Metropolitan area. She has practiced across numerous sector...
Reflections Life Planning, LLC
I love being able to guide my clients through a unique planning process that empowers them to live a financially fulfilling life now while e...
I am an attorney dedicated to helping families in Virginia navigate the world of estate planning. With over 22 years of legal experience, I'...
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