Tom Brokaw and his daughter Jennifer appeared at the TEDx Stanford conference, speaking on the subject of end-of-life health care options. Brokaw began the dialogue, framed as a conversation between father and daughter, by asking … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: I Am Young and in Good Health. Why Plan Now When I Can Probably Wait?
May 1, 2015 by
Q. I am in my 40's and run marathons. I am in better health now than I have been in my entire life. My family eats only organic foods, and we are hardly ever sick. My grandparents are still alive, and they are in their 90's, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageLandmark Supreme Court Marriage Case May Affect Planning Choices
April 28, 2015 by
Image from USNews.com Gay marriage is currently legal in 36 states, mostly because of the decision in the 2013 case of Windsor v. United States, in which the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Two … [Read more...]
Print This PageEstate Planning for Childless Couples
March 3, 2015 by
When many people think of estate planning, they assume that a person’s heirs are his or her children. But what happens when a couple has no children? Do they need to plan too? The answer is yes. At the very least, they should … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Nursing Homes are Collecting Debts- More Reason to Plan Ahead
January 27, 2015 by
Lillian Palermo, a 90-year old retired insurance executive, entered a nursing home after she began experiencing dementia, falls, and surgical complications. Her husband, Dino, who is eight years her junior, visits her every day. … [Read more...]
Print This PageWould You Want This In Your Advance Medical Directive?
January 22, 2015 by
Jerome Medalie can't imagine life with Alzheimer's. And, he has made it known that he doesn't want to be around if he can't “recognize his loved ones” or “articulate coherent thoughts and sentences.” He did so formally and legally … [Read more...]
Print This PageStricter Law for Mature Drivers Goes into Effect in VA on New Years
December 30, 2014 by
As we age, specific abilities needed to drive safely — such as vision, memory, physical strength, reaction time, and flexibility — may decline. Although some seniors are among the safest drivers on the road, those driving with … [Read more...]
Print This PageCool or Spooky? Funerals that Mimic Life
October 10, 2014 by
Q. My great aunt, Jane, is not afraid to talk about death. The things she loves most in life, besides family, are the Washington Redskins, playing canasta, and gardening. She often mentions how when she dies, she wants to be … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Plan for Incapacity?
October 10, 2014 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, I read a startling statistic that less than a third of the population has completed Incapacity Planning documents. Why don't people plan for incapacity and how can my family begin the process? Justin … [Read more...]
Print This PageJoan Rivers Death Reminds us to Have End-of-Life Conversation
September 11, 2014 by
Q. I am very close with my in-laws, who are both in their late 70’s, and all I want for them (and for everyone I care about) is to live a long happy life. Unfortunately, the inevitable happens to us all, and when it does happen, … [Read more...]
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