Q. I recently did my estate planning with your firm and the peace of mind I feel makes it completely worth it to me. I have convinced my sister, Erica, in Charlottesville, to do the same, as well as my daughter who is a … [Read more...]
Electronic Wills: Replacing Ink Signatures with Digital Ones
Posted on November 15, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Critter Corner: Keeping Your Digital Assets Safe and Up to Date
Posted on November 15, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Oakley, I completed my estate planning documents three years ago and haven’t thought about it since. My 30-year old son brought up a good point the other day that got me thinking: what about my online photos and videos and … [Read more...]
Stanford Scientists Can Predict When A Loved One Will Die
Posted on November 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Richard has had Parkinson’s for more than two decades. He has been hospitalized several times this past year, and each time, his ability to swallow and other motor skills have regressed and have needed to be relearned through … [Read more...]
Open Enrollment 2020: How Veterans Can Best Maximize Their Benefits
Posted on November 8, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Rune, I am a veteran who wants to add Medicare Advantage benefits during open enrollment this year. I have a few questions about my veterans benefits and Medicare plans, and I'm hoping you can help. First, can Medicare … [Read more...]
Mission Accomplished or Mission Impossible: Is the MISSION Act Really Benefitting Veterans?
Posted on November 8, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Q. As a veteran, my father used to have to wait weeks to see a VA doctor, and that doctor was more than 35 minutes away. I heard about the MISSION Act, where he will have access to community care and can find a doctor who is … [Read more...]
How Alzheimer’s is Different for Women and Men
Posted on November 5, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago, 75-year-old Elaine still enjoys jigsaw puzzles, knitting, and dancing. She manages day-to-day life with the help of a GPS tracker – prompted after a trip on the wrong bus – and with … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Retirement Expenses You May Not Think About
Posted on November 1, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Angel, My husband and I are planning for retirement and trying to figure out our expenses. We have considered fun expenses, such as travel and hobbies and many not-so-fun expenses, including health care, day-to-day bills, … [Read more...]
