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Every adult in the District of Columbia should have an estate plan. At minimum, they will need a will. However, for families with special needs children, there are additional estate planning considerations. Even as adults, these children will need assistance from...
A special needs trust allows anyone to leave behind money and property to a person with special needs who is living in Washington DC or anywhere in the country. This arrangement also increases the recipient's eligibility for government benefits. There are several,...
One of the ways you can prepare for possible incapacity, or the inability to make financial decisions on your own, is to put some your assets into joint ownership with right of survivorship. For example, you may name of your children as a joint owner on your bank...
Regardless of one's age and health, the future can be uncertain, which is why it's important for individuals in the Washington, D.C., area to secure their loved ones through a life insurance policy. However, opening a life insurance policy can leave a person with many...
At some point in our lives, most of us will need a Power of Attorney to help us navigate medical decisions and financial choices. A good Power of Attorney can help a disabled person protect themselves and their assets. But what if you don’t need POA right now but will...
Having a power of attorney, otherwise known as a POA, can be extremely useful. If you're incapacitated in Washington, D.C., a POA allows someone to make financial or medical decisions for you. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't know about the limitations of a POA....
In June, IBM released a report indicating that 45% of lesbian, gay and bisexual workers have experienced discrimination on the job based on their sexual orientation. Among those discriminated against, Black workers stand to suffer the most discrimination. Promoting...
Residents of the District of Columbia and surrounding areas will want to know of a law that has just passed the House. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, enacted in 1978, does not go far enough in protecting pregnant women. The new legislation, called the Pregnant...
Many families have one or more "black sheep" who tend to make their own choices without taking the family's opinions into account. Estate planning can be difficult when including black sheep in your will. If you're a Washington, D.C., resident in the process of...
While many times the estate planning process is talked about as a one-time deal, that's not the truth. Residents living in Washington DC should continually update their will to help ensure that it not only stays valid but that it's less likely to be overturned if it's...