There are few things scarier than hearing that your spouse, parent, or other close loved one has been diagnosed with dementia. It’s normal to feel sad, angry, and afraid, and it’s typical for the person diagnosed to be in denial.…
Some people are kid people. I’m an older person person. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t dislike kids, but I absolutely love working with and being around people on the other end of the scale. I loved caring for them…
No one can anticipate what the future may hold, but you can ensure you are prepared for it by creating an effective estate plan. Having an estate plan in place will allow you to care for your loved ones after…
Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Incorporating Medicare and Medicaid benefits into your estate and financial planning is an important aspect of elder law. Here, we will…
Beth Norton, the founding attorney at Norton Health Law, is serving as this year’s team recruitment chair for the local Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. To raise support and awareness for this important event taking place on November 6th…
At Norton Health Law, P.C., our compassionate legal team understands that the loss of a parent is one of the most difficult things any of us will ever experience. Although people need adequate time to properly grieve, the various estate…
Our founding attorney, Beth Norton, recently published an article in Southside Neighborsmagazine titled, “Have You Made Your Long-Term Care Plan Yet?” The article covers the major aspects of long-term care planning that seniors and their loved ones need to consider…
ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, a federal law that sets minimum standards for insurance companies who provide health or disability insurance benefits as part of an employee benefit package. In other words, if you…
Virginia Lawyer magazine is the official publication of the Virginia State Bar, and for the month of February, the magazine devoted its pages to covering important health law issues. An article from our founding attorney, Beth A. Norton, which focuses…
Getting started on drafting an estate plan may seem daunting, but its importance can’t be overstated. A well-designed estate plan ensures your assets and property transfer as you want them to and it greatly reduces the time and stress your…
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