Q. My sister recently discussed the topic of power of attorney with her family at a family meeting. She is planning to use an online service (which I know is a bad idea from one of your recent articles on this subject) and is … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs it a Violation of HIPAA to Ask Someone if they’ve Been Vaccinated?
May 25, 2021 by
Josie shared on social media that she and her teenage son and daughter just got vaccinated against COVID-19. In a conversation at the school, Mary shared that she saw Josie’s post and that the three of them got their first dose. … [Read more...]
Print This Page95-year-old Becomes Oldest Organ Donor in US History
May 18, 2021 by
Cecil Lockhart was a 95-year-old veteran from West Virginia. He worked in the West Virginia coal mines for more than 50 years, and also served as a corporal in the United States Army during World War II. He was married to his … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Should I keep in Mind When it Comes to Incapacity Planning?
March 19, 2021 by
Dear Hayek, I am planning on doing my incapacity planning soon. I always like to plan ahead for everything. What are the varied medical issues and methods of intervention that a person should keep in mind in order to be … [Read more...]
Print This PageIf You Needed a Ventilator, Would You Really Want One?
May 1, 2020 by
Q. My niece, Rebecca, was hospitalized with coronavirus last month and was placed on a ventilator. When her temperature was quite high and her oxygen levels were low and she needed life-saving measures, she didn’t have an advance … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Docubank is Protecting Our Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 3, 2020 by
Dear Magic, I read Mr. Farr's recent article about the importance of estate planning and incapacity planning during the Coronavirus pandemic. I’m convinced that it’s certainly wise to do my planning now. One thing I’m concerned … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhy Estate Planning is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 1 of a 3-part Series)
March 24, 2020 by
As Millie sits in her kitchen homeschooling her children, she realizes that she really doesn’t remember much of the math she learned in 5th grade. During a break, she turns on the television and a news brief flashes on the screen … [Read more...]
Print This PageGetting Loved Ones the End-of-life Care They Deserve
January 10, 2020 by
Q. My mother is in her 80’s and has been in the hospital several times this year with pneumonia and urinary tract infections and has been suffering with Parkinson’s for decades. There have been times when I’ve visited her and a … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Plan Ahead to Live Longer
January 10, 2020 by
Dear Hayek, I read somewhere that if you plan ahead for the end of life that you will live longer. Is this true? Thanks! Liv Lawnger --- Dear Liv, According to a recent study, what you say is true, but the study … [Read more...]
Print This PageBe Careful Who You Choose as Your Trustee
December 20, 2019 by
Q. One of my top priorities for 2020 is to get my estate planning documents in order. Before doing so, I plan to discuss my wishes with family members over Christmas, although as a single woman without children, I don’t have too … [Read more...]
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