When we typically think of estate planning, we see grandma and grandpa putting together a will and possibly setting up some trusts for the following generations. It’s all about providing for our offspring, right?Not necessarily. … [Read more...]
Print This PageTwo Lessons from Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September 2, 2011 by
You may be aware that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, fewer people realize that before October, is September: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. More than 15,000 women will die from ovarian … [Read more...]
Print This PageNatural Disasters Prompt Proper Planning
August 26, 2011 by
Where were you, when the "Big One" hit?Well, that’s one way to "shake up" your week! For us East Coasters, Tuesday’s earthquake was certainly an unexpected surprise, and a "big one" for our area. We were all fortunate to … [Read more...]
Print This PageParent of a Graduating Senior? Avoid this “Nightmare” Scenario
May 16, 2011 by
Your graduating senior may always be your baby, but in the eyes of the law, he or she is now an adult.You need to understand that you can no longer make important medical or financial decisions for your child without their … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Avoid Losing Massive Amounts of Money to a Nursing Home
May 4, 2011 by
When older adults think of estate planning, many actually have asset protection in mind. What they want is the peace of mind of knowing that the nest egg they’ve been saving for that proverbial “rainy day” will actually be … [Read more...]
Print This PageNo More Reverse Mortgages, Announces Bank of America
February 7, 2011 by
Since 2007, my opinions on reverse mortgages have been mixed. Today, I re-examine my previous articles and prior concerns, due to Bank of America’s monumental announcement Friday that it is exiting the reverse mortgage … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Hope for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s: Plus, Unlikely Team of Players Unite to Battle Disease
January 28, 2011 by
While it's no secret that Alzheimer's Disease can cause confusion in the estimated 5.1 million Americans directly affected by the disease, both researchers and the general public have spent years perplexed by the disease as well. … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlanning for Long-Term Care (Part 3)
February 26, 2009 by
In Part 1 of this series I outlined the necessity to create a good Long Term Care Plan and in Part 2 I discussed the three most essential documents found in that plan.The first essential document is a General Power of Attorney … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlanning for Long-Term Care (Part 2)
February 16, 2009 by
"Long-Term Care" refers to the broad spectrum of medical and support services provided to persons who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or disabling condition, and who are expected to … [Read more...]
Print This PageDon’t Use An Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney
June 3, 2008 by
A durable Power of Attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, because it allows you to appoint someone to act for you (your "Agent" or "Attorney-in-fact") if you become incapacitated. Without a … [Read more...]
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