Halloween is tomorrow, so this is the perfect time to share this year’s most petrifying articles. From those who had to endure the intrusive, expensive nightmare of probate to a screening tool that can accurately predict risk of … [Read more...]
Print This PageAge Gap Relationships: Ten Things to Know If You and Your Spouse Are 10 Years Apart
September 10, 2024 by
Alan Seidner, 82, and his wife, Carrie, 49, have been together for 26 years and married for nearly 21 of them. After splitting from his wife of three decades about a year earlier, Alan met Carrie at a work event. They knew their … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Happens and Who Inherits When You Die with No Will or Living Trust?
September 4, 2024 by
Over two-thirds of U.S. adults have no Last Will and Testament or Estate Plan, according to a recent Caring.com study. Dying without a Will (and without an Estate Plan that uses a Living Trust as a Will substitute to avoid … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What to Do if Your Social Security Number Is Part of the Recent Data Breach
September 4, 2024 by
Dear Hayek,I heard recently that a massive data breach may have compromised the personal information of millions, or even billions, of Americans. How can I find out if my information was affected, and if so, what actions can I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Would a College Student Need a Power of Attorney?
August 14, 2024 by
Dear Hayek,Our son is heading to college for his sophomore year in a couple of weeks. Last year, I was worried about him adjusting socially and doing well academically. Now that I know he is happy there, has a nice group of … [Read more...]
Print This PageYes, Probate Really Is That Bad!
August 6, 2024 by
When Sheila’s mother died with only a Last Will and Testament (Will) in place, she couldn’t fathom that she would still be knee-deep in probate a year later without an end in sight. Sheila often tells her friends and anyone who … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Care Managers Work with Care Agencies
August 2, 2024 by
By ElderTree Care Management ServicesCare managers and home care agencies often collaborate closely to provide comprehensive support for individuals who need assistance with daily living activities, especially the elderly or … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Scammers Are Winning. How a New Client Benefit from The Farr Law Firm Can Help You Turn the Tables!
July 12, 2024 by
Q. I’ve been reading your newsletter for a while now and I’m always very impressed with all of your articles, including the many informative articles about the latest scams that seem to keep being targeted at the older population, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Two Scams That Aren’t Widely Known
July 12, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,A friend of mine recently experienced a gift card draining scam where there was nothing left on a gift card she purchased at the store. Another was a victim of check washing, where the scammer actually … [Read more...]
Print This PageBeware of “Forgotten Assets” When Applying for Medicaid. And Beware of Bankers Trying to be Helpful.
June 28, 2024 by
We received two similar questions this week and will address them both.Q1. My aunt opened a savings account at her local bank for her son (my cousin) in the late 1980’s when my cousin was in college. When she opened the … [Read more...]
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