Sixty percent of Americans live with chronic disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In West Virginia (WV), Ohio (OH), and Kentucky (KY), rates of chronic disease are often even higher than national averages. When individuals and families think about estate and elder care planning in WV, OH, and KY, the long-term care costs that result from chronic diseases must be considered.

After 45 years without a change, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a standard lowering the acceptable exposure levels for crystalline silica and construction and placing new burdens on the construction industry. Compliance with the new silica standard is multi-faceted and necessary to help businesses meet OSHA's requirements as well as respond to any allegations of failure to comply.

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest events we deal with in life. A death can take a toll emotionally, mentally, financially, and physically on those left behind, whether in West Virginia (WV) or any other state. The last thing anyone wants to think about are legal issues that comes after death. Knowing how to prepare for probate of a will in WV can help make the process easier for the entire family.

In planning for your family's security, you may have wondered how to pass on your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets in the event of your death. In some cases, you may not want a family member to receive IRA funds directly after you're gone and wonder "can an IRA be in a trust?" If you're considering naming a trust as an IRA beneficiary, that can completely alter how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats IRA distributions. Knowing the pros and cons of this estate planning strategy can help you make the best choice for your circumstances in conjunction with an experienced estate planning attorney.

In the spring 2018 session of the West Virginia Legislature, the West Virginia Opioid Reduction Act was passed. The law went into effect on June 7, 2018. The Act is not a workers' compensation statute, per se, meaning that it does not state that it applies to workers' compensation, but it does not expressly exempt workers' compensation from its coverage either.