A week before my spring 1L finals at Washington and Lee School of Law, my life took an unexpected turn. My wife gave birth to our daughter (nearly three months premature) at 28 weeks and 4 days. Balancing finals while…
Our 74-year-old client is bravely battling anaplastic thyroid cancer, one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of the disease. Her survival depends on a cutting-edge combination of targeted chemotherapy drugs, Braftovi and Mektovi. Despite confirmation from her expert physicians…
Recently, a friend of the firm mentioned an experience he had several years back before becoming acquainted with our team where his insurance provider refused to pay for a routine colon cancer screening, even though it was a recommended test…
As our parents age, the responsibility of making decisions about their welfare often falls upon us. One significant decision that may arise is whether to pursue guardianship and/or conservatorship for them. In Virginia, guardianship refers to court-ordered authority to make…
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…
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…
If you have a child, spouse, or another loved one in your family with special needs, you know how important it is to ensure financial security for their future. Their ability to work and earn an income for themselves may…
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