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The Staggering Costs of Dementia
Most of us know of someone who has been diagnosed with dementia. It is a costly, heart-breaking and life-altering syndrome that is nearly doubling in numbers of people affected worldwide every 20 years [1]. Dementia has affected the likes of Norman Rockwell, E.B....
The Top 10 Benefits of a Comprehensive Power of Attorney
The benefits of a highly detailed, comprehensive power of attorney are numerous. Unfortunately, many powers of attorney are more general in nature and can actually cause more problems than they solve, especially for our senior population. A proper starting point is...
Estate Planning for Pets
The idea of including pets in an estate plan might raise some eyebrows, but it is an important and growing trend in estate planning law. Pet owners love their pets and want them to be happy and healthy. Just like parents of minor children, pet owners should consider...
What Happens to Your Online Life at Death?
What About All That Online Stuff? It’s easy to lose track of how much our lives are intertwined with the worldwide web. We spend hours and hours documenting our existence these days, with videos, pictures, and written content uploaded to our online accounts in...
Having the Big (Financial) Talk with Parents
Your client's parents have been there for their children all their lives. Now that they’re nearing retirement age, it’s time to return the favor — especially when it comes to their financial well-being.CNNMoney suggests families should talk about their elders’...
How Estate Planning is Essential for Women
With Mother’s Day still very close in our rearview mirror, let’s talk about women, estate planning, and long term care. Preparing for the future is obviously important to both men and women, but many women have some special considerations to make. For married women,...
