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Valerie Peterson, J.D.

The Advice You Would Want Your Parents to Receive

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. April 16, 2015

We often hear the phrase, “I don’t need to do elder law” or “I don’t have the time to learn elder..

Elder Law

Does a VA Pension Claim Die With the Claimant?

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. April 3, 2015

Thankfully, a VA Pension claim does not die with the claimant…for the most part. The VA has..

Veterans Benefits

General Accountability Office Releases New Report on Medicaid Eligibility

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. June 27, 2014

The title of the report, released June 23, 2014, is “Financial Characteristics of Approved..

Medicaid Planning

Why May is a Great Month to Market Your Elder Law Services

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. May 12, 2014

As noted in our blog from earlier this month, May is Elder Law Month. This is an opportune time..

Practice Building Ideas

Recent Decision for 3rd Party Supplemental Needs Trust

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. October 15, 2013

There has been a recent decision from New York that discusses the ability to decant into a third..

Special Needs Planning

Another Victory for Promissory Notes in Medicaid Planning

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. October 11, 2013

The 10 ^th Circuit in Gragert v. Lake (10th Cir., No. 12-6137, Oct. 8, 2013), reversed a district..

Medicaid Planning

Memorial Day Facts You May Not Have Known

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. May 25, 2012

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died while serving our nation. Celebrations are held..

Just for Fun

The Pros and Cons of Family Caregiver Agreements

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. September 2, 2010

Compensating a family member for providing care to another family member is certainly a growing..

Medicaid Planning

Are You Tripping Over Dollars to Make Pennies in Your Elder Law Practice?

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. June 18, 2010

Perhaps you’ve had a good year, but not a great year, in your elder law practice. Maybe you’ve..

Practice Building Ideas

Pitfalls to Avoid When Planning for Clients Who Are Veterans

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. June 11, 2010

Helping clients obtain benefits through the Veterans Administration (“VA”) is a rapidly growing..

Veterans Benefits

Correction Taking the Good With the...Not So Good

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. April 12, 2010

In Medicaid planning we must often take the good with the bad. So, let’s start with the…not so..

Medicaid Planning

Benefits We Get From Saying "Thank You"

By Valerie Peterson, J.D. April 5, 2010

We all know (or should know) the positive effect a handwritten or verbal "thank you" has on the..

Just for Fun

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Valerie Peterson, J.D.

The Advice You Would Want Your Parents to Receive

Does a VA Pension Claim Die With the Claimant?

General Accountability Office Releases New Report on Medicaid Eligibility

Why May is a Great Month to Market Your Elder Law Services

Recent Decision for 3rd Party Supplemental Needs Trust

Another Victory for Promissory Notes in Medicaid Planning

Memorial Day Facts You May Not Have Known

The Pros and Cons of Family Caregiver Agreements

Are You Tripping Over Dollars to Make Pennies in Your Elder Law Practice?

Pitfalls to Avoid When Planning for Clients Who Are Veterans

Correction Taking the Good With the...Not So Good

Benefits We Get From Saying "Thank You"

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