Still Not Inspired To Get a Will?
May 6, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis isn’t just costing Americans their freedom and jobs; it’s also forcing millions to contemplate their own mortality.
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C19 UPDATE: Do Your Health Care Documents Now
April 8, 2020
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to have your legal, financial and medical ducks in a row. Sadly, when serious illness strikes it is usually quite rapid and often unexpected. In these times, however, we do have forewarning that we are all at risk of contracting COVID-19, the coronavirus.
A Natural End of Life
February 4, 2020
You know that you can always refuse life-sustaining medical treatment. The tricky part comes when you are no longer able to understand your options or communicate your wishes to the health care professionals.
Life Expectancy Has Gone Down
January 30, 2020
This undesired streak marks the first time in 100 years the life expectancy in the U.S. has declined for three or more consecutive years.
Top 6 Questions (and Answers) about Conservators and Guardians
January 6, 2020
In some states, those who are appointed ‘conservator of the estate’ are those who make financial decisions. Those who are appointed ‘conservator of the person’ handle the same issues as a ‘guardian.’
Putting off Getting Hearing Aids? Don’t—Your Brain Will Thank You!
November 19, 2019
A few years ago, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine gave us yet another reason to worry about getting Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: They demonstrated an association between hearing loss and cognitive decline.
Sharing Legal Documents and Passwords
November 18, 2019
Safe and shareable password storage is vital in today’s computerized world. The old solution–writing down passwords on paper set next to your keyboard–is not safe, not adequate, and not shareable.
Why A Health Care Power of Attorney Makes Sense
November 11, 2019
If someone has lost capacity to execute legal documents and has no power of attorney in place or has a power of attorney that is no longer usable (for example, if the named agents are deceased), a guardianship proceeding may be the only recourse.
Four Basic Estate Planning Tools
September 5, 2019
It was reported on the news recently that some of Aretha Franklin’s family members have found what they believe to be her will. It was handwritten, stained, and crumpled up in a couch. The courts may or may not choose to honor it, depending on whether or not they are able to verify its authenticity.
How Do I Pick the Right Healthcare Agent?
May 16, 2019
Your proxy should be willing to speak on your behalf and act on your wishes, not their own.
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