Yesterday, the Vermont House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that will legalize doctor-assisted suicide. The State Senate had approved the measure previously.
The other night, I was at the emergency room of our local hospital and overheard half of a phone conversation. Evidently, a relative had
Over ten million people have purchased long term care insurance, primarily to cover healthcare expenses that may occur in old age or during catastrophic illness.
This is a true and shocking story. John Pittas was ordered by a Pennsylvania court to pay his mother’s $92,943.41 nursing home bill under a
In the 1900’s, death often took place in someone’s home with loved ones nearby. Now, as more people are living longer and lifestyles have changed,
You worked hard your whole life and paid money into the Social Security program evey month. So did your spouse. And now that you are
If you live in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey or Pennsylvania beware. These states tax your inheritance, no matter what the amount is.
You probably have a will and/or a trust that covers what you want done with your personal assets when you die. But do you have
A friend sent me this poem by a “Cranky Old Man”. It has a message that all of us should think about as we care
This is Donate Life Month. It’s a good time to think about how you can help others. Just pledge to donate your organs, tissues and
Today is National Health Care Directives Day. A day to talk about death. A day to talk about Living Wills and Health Care Power of
Recently, the Wall Street Journal weekend edition had a very interesting article titled “25 Documents You Need Before You Die.” Basically, it says that you
National, state and local organizations have joined together to ensure that all adults have the opportunity to communicate and document their healthcare decisions. Too often,
What is CLASS Act? The Community Living Services and Supports (CLASS) Act is a new national, voluntary long-term care insurance program; it was tucked into
Identity theft is a huge problem in this country, not only for the living but for the deceased as well. Thieves steal Social Security numbers