Q. My mother, Lorraine , is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's. We think it began ten years ago when she started showing signs, but no one knows for sure. She went to a doctor for physicals every year, and seemed to be in good … [Read more...]
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Betty Jensen was an elderly woman with dementia, who resided in her home in Muskegon, Michigan. In May 2011, when she needed assistance, her concerned grandson, Jason, acted on her behalf and hired a non-relative, Teresa … [Read more...]
Print This PageEstate Planning for Childless Couples
March 3, 2015 by
When many people think of estate planning, they assume that a person’s heirs are his or her children. But what happens when a couple has no children? Do they need to plan too? The answer is yes. At the very least, they should … [Read more...]
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October 10, 2014 by
Q. My great aunt, Jane, is not afraid to talk about death. The things she loves most in life, besides family, are the Washington Redskins, playing canasta, and gardening. She often mentions how when she dies, she wants to be … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe “Power” of Peace of Mind
September 7, 2012 by
Incapacity Planning is perhaps the most fundamental type of estate planning and yet it is also the most important. Life is unpredictable; even someone in perfect health can become incapacitated from an accident or unforeseen … [Read more...]
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August 10, 2011 by
If you have minor children at home, you can expect an emergency card to arrive in just a few weeks from your child’s school or day care facility. The point of this card is to allow you to authorize certain people to pick up your … [Read more...]
Print This PageParent of a Graduating Senior? Avoid this “Nightmare” Scenario
May 16, 2011 by
Your graduating senior may always be your baby, but in the eyes of the law, he or she is now an adult. You need to understand that you can no longer make important medical or financial decisions for your child without their … [Read more...]
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