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Are you a victim of a home improvement scam?

Scamming is something that can happen to anyone but it is a major problem for the elderly.  Home repair or home improvement scams are a

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June 13, 2018

Have you done your end of life planning yet?

It’s something no one wants to think about, much less actually do.  However, it’s critical that you make a plan so that your wishes can

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April 2, 2017

Have you made a plan?

End of life planning is something most people don’t want to think about.  They say that they still have time since they don’t plan to

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June 26, 2016

Who decides whether to terminate end of life care?

The answer may seem obvious.  You, or your designated agent make this decision.  You have prepared a living will and left instructions for your agent

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March 27, 2016

5 Legal Documents every caregiver needs

Advance Directives Are Legal Documents You Sign Appointing Someone To Make Financial And Health Care Choices When You Are Not Able To Do So On Your On Behalf

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December 13, 2015

Who has your healthcare power of attorney?

A healthcare power of attorney is the document where you name the person who will make medical decisions on your behalf when you are unable

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November 29, 2015

Who makes decisions if your divorce is not finalized?

I came across a blog the other day that made a very important point.  If you are in the process of divorcing and have a

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November 1, 2015

California passes right-to-die law

This past week, Governor Jerry Brown of California signed a bill into law that makes it legal for a dying person to end his or

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October 11, 2015

Your Medicare premium may jump 52% next year!

There’s a Social Security Administration law that says that if they fail to boost the annual cost of living adjustment in any given year, they

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September 27, 2015

Why you need a living will & healthcare power of attorney

Most people don’t like to think about what will happen if they’re in an accident or come down with a catastrophic illness.  They don’t decide

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September 5, 2015

Medicare to pay for end-of-life care counseling

Effective January 1, 2016, Medicare plans to pay doctors to speak to patients about their end-of-life care. The doctors will provide counseling and discuss options

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July 26, 2015

The “Aid in Dying” movement – is it a good idea?

According to an article that appeared a few days ago in the New York Times,  there is a new movement in the United States called

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February 11, 2014

What is the most important part of estate planning?

When you do your estate planning, you probably think the most important part of this planning is your Living Will or your Last Will and

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December 12, 2013

Bad mistake made by heiress Huguette Clark

Huguette Clark was an heiress who died in 2011 at age 104.  She left behind a $300 million estate.  The bulk of the money was

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September 8, 2013

DNR order – should your pet have one?

Do you know what a DNR (do not resuscitate) order is?  It is a medical document that alerts doctors and other medical and rescue personnel

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August 9, 2013
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