Dear Angel, I recently read about Advance Directives that deal only with dementia. What is included in them and is it a good idea to create them in addition to other incapacity planning documents? Thanks! Dee … [Read more...]
Print This PageWould You Choose Death on Your Own Terms if You Had a Terminal Illness? In 10 States, It’s Legal.
July 19, 2019 by
Q. I was recently flipping through the channels to watch Wimbledon on TV. I flipped too far and ended up on the World Series of Poker. When the tennis match was over, I flipped back to the poker competition. A man named Kevin … [Read more...]
Print This PageA New Miracle Machine Can Keep You Alive Even When Your Heart Stops
June 21, 2019 by
Q. My husband, Phil, and I have been married for thirty years. We were faced with a heart-wrenching situation recently, when Phil’s father had a heart attack and was on life support in the hospital. He didn’t have an Advance … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What is a POLST Form and Does it Replace an Advance Directive?
June 21, 2019 by
Dear Hayek, When reading about Advance Medical Directives, I saw something about a POLST form. What exactly is that, and if we have one, do we need an Advance Directive also? Thanks! Paul Stuh --- Dear Paul, A POLST … [Read more...]
Print This Page10 Intriguing Things to Do with Your Cremains When You Die
April 30, 2019 by
Pictured: Forevurn Kaleidoscope Urn Steve Munt is a cat lover with a keen interest in outer space. While most grieving pet owners keep their furry friends' remains at home in an urn or buried in the yard, Munt wanted to do … [Read more...]
Print This PageDementia Directives: Making Your Voice Heard When You Can No Longer Remember
December 4, 2018 by
Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year. At that rate, in 2050, it is estimated that the number of people living with dementia will increase to more than 130 million. … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: A New Docubank Feature — My Medical Snapshot
August 17, 2018 by
Dear Bebe, I carry around my DocuBank Card, and love the peace of mind of having it in my wallet. I have one concern, however. What if I was too incapacitated and in the emergency room. How would doctors know about my medical … [Read more...]
Print This PageYour Last Wishes Can be as Unique as You Are
June 26, 2018 by
Katie was born on July 4th. She got married on that day also and gave birth to her son on July 6th (he was due on the 4th). She was in the military and is a proud American. For her, Independence Day and fireworks have special … [Read more...]
Print This PageEstate Planning for the Modern Family
April 25, 2018 by
Q. My family is not what many would consider "ordinary." I am divorced and have been remarried for five years. I have a 40-year-old stepdaughter, a 25-year-old daughter, and a 10-year-old grandson, all of whom reside with us. My … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Update Your Estate Planning Documents Now!
January 26, 2018 by
Dear Magic, My husband and I came to Evan's office to do our estate planning several years ago. We have had some family changes since then, such as our children got married and had children of their own. With all this happening … [Read more...]
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