Dear Magic, I hope to pass down my values and beliefs to future generations as part of my Estate Planning documents. I heard about a Legacy Letter as a way to do so. I want to be prepared before I embark on my planning and I … [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 PageWhat it Really Means to Be an Agent Under a Power of Attorney
June 7, 2019 by
Q. My lifelong friend, Declan, has a family that has a history of early-onset Alzheimer’s. Declan is worried that he will get sick when he is still young and will not be able to pay his bills or make other decisions about his … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Much Should an Agent Under a Power of Attorney Be Paid?
June 7, 2019 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette, Both my parents signed Power of Attorney documents naming my sister as their financial agent. They now both have dementia and live in an assisted living facility. My sister wants to pay herself to do … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs a Handwritten Will Ever Valid?
May 31, 2019 by
Q. My brother, Larry, doesn’t like to spend money on anything. His family never went on vacation, never bought a new car, or never remodeled their 1970’s kitchen (or any other part of their home, for that matter). His attitude is … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Choosing a Guardian for Our Children
May 24, 2019 by
Dear Hayek, We have young children and are considering doing a Child Protection Plan for each of them. We know we need to name guardians for our children, should we die or become incapacitated. The problem is that I cannot … [Read more...]
Print This PageIt’s Vacation Time — Are Your Children Protected?
May 24, 2019 by
Q. My husband and I are finally taking our dream vacation to visit Greece this summer. Our children, Mason (11) and Emilie (9), will be at sleepaway camp, and then at their grandmother’s house, so they will not be going with us. … [Read more...]
Print This PageFive Steps to Plan for Digital Assets, such as Online Passwords
May 17, 2019 by
Q. My father, Daniel, is a techie and an environmentalist. In other words, any type of banking, including bill payments, he does online (no paper statements for him!) He also invests online and is an avid user of Facebook, where … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Make a Smart Phone Easier to Read for a Senior
May 17, 2019 by
Dear Bebe, I recently bought my mother a smart phone for her birthday. I figured it would be a great way for her to communicate with the grandchildren, and to have in case of an emergency. There are also some great … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Medicare Cover Annual Physicals?
April 26, 2019 by
Q. My sister Amy, 66, recently called her primary care doctor’s office to schedule an annual checkup. She naturally assumed her Medicare coverage would pick up most, if not all, of the tab for the exam. After all, an annual visit … [Read more...]
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