Dear Ribbit, My wife and I are considering a reverse mortgage, since we have a lot of equity in our home and very little cash flow. She is in the early stages of dementia. Would the reverse mortgage affect Medicaid eligibility, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat’s Your Secret, Michael J. Fox?
April 18, 2017 by
Michael J. Fox has had Parkinson’s Disease for 26 years. Yet, he is still smiling. At 55, the father of four is happily married to actress Tracy Pollan, and his mind is still as sharp as a tack. Against all odds, he has continued … [Read more...]
Print This PageOvercoming the Fear of Death
April 13, 2017 by
Q. My mother always said that there are two topics to avoid in conversation, whenever possible: religion and politics. Unlike some of my Facebook friends and others I have known, I took this advice to heart and don’t have many … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Choose a Health Care Agent
April 12, 2017 by
Dear Angel, I have an appointment to do my incapacity planning, and I'm a little indecisive about who I should choose as my health care agent. What qualities would make someone a good choice for a health care agent? I'm hoping … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Technology for Better Aging
April 12, 2017 by
GPS SmartSole Many of us want to age-in-place as we get older. Unfortunately, in most cases, safety, health issues, and social isolation can interfere with that plan. This is why a growing number of seniors and their … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Minimize Family Conflict Over Your Estate Planning Wishes
April 7, 2017 by
Q. My children are very different, and sadly they don’t get along. My son, John, has been a PhD student for more than 10 years now. He insists that his research is going well and that he will be done soon. At the age of 45, he … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: I Don’t Want Your Vacation Home, Mom!
April 7, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, My mother just did her estate planning and she told me she will be leaving us her vacation home. My father is deceased, and I am an only child. Despite her generosity, my family doesn’t want the home, … [Read more...]
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