As we age, protecting our vascular health is just as important as monitoring our cardiac health, yet many people (including many cardiologists) completely overlook the vascular system and vascular screenings — until it’s too late. … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Donate Your Pacemaker and Other Internal Medical Devices When You Die?
January 7, 2025 by
If you have a pacemaker and/or an ICD (implantable cardiac defibrillator) or know someone who has a pacemaker and/or ICD, please read this important article. Each year, approximately 2.5 million individuals all over the world will … [Read more...]
Print This PageIt’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week — Take Advantage of this Important Week to Get Your Planning in Order
October 23, 2024 by
Dear Angel, I read somewhere that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. How can I convince my family and friends that they need an estate plan? Thanks for your help! Planna Head --- Dear … [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 PageComparing a Typical Advance Medical Directive to the Farr Law Firm’s 4 Needs Advance Medical Directive®
April 16, 2024 by
Benjamin Franklin once said “(n)othing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Today (April 16) is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day for health care decision planning. And, in keeping with Franklin’s famous … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Can Seniors Make the Most of Financial Literacy Month?
April 5, 2024 by
Dear Angel, I just read that April is Financial Literacy Month. What are some things I should think about when it comes to Estate Planning and retirement planning this month? Thanks for your help! Fi Nanshill -- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageApril Is Organ Donation Month: What You MUST Do if You Are Considering Organ Donation
April 22, 2022 by
Q. I have heard so many stories about organ donation, mostly positive. I’ve read about how many people need organs and how many lives just one person who is an organ and/or tissue donor can save. I think I may want to sign up, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Talking With a Loved One About Their Health Care Wishes in Advance
February 25, 2022 by
Dear Angel, I am planning on getting my incapacity planning documents in order soon and would like to talk to my brother about being my health care agent. What are some of the topics I should think about prior to getting the … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat You Can and Can’t Do With a Power of Attorney
September 3, 2021 by
Q. My brother, Larry, who never married or had any children, asked me to be an agent under his Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney. Before I accept, I’ve been reading about what my role would entail. I am also considering … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Morphine Hasten Death?
May 21, 2021 by
Q. My mother is 82 and has dementia. Her condition has gotten worse and hospice has been suggested. I have heard that hospice often involves administering morphine to the patient to make them more comfortable. Does morphine hasten … [Read more...]
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