Frequently asked questions, Scams
Technology has brought us great progress. Unfortunately, it has also brought significant risks. Criminals can now victimize people from across the world. They can also reach our vulnerable friends and family inthe privacy of their own homes. The FBI reports that...
Frequently asked questions
I recall meeting with a man who asked me if it was too late. I could not give him the assurance he wanted. His mother was a stroke survivor and recently had a serious fall. These are two of the most common reasons seniors need long-term care, and both can occur in an...
Frequently asked questions
My clients often hear how important it is to have a Living Will as part of their estate plan. If death is imminent because of a terminal condition, and a doctor certifies there is no chance of recovery, a Living Will is the document that allows you to declare if you...
Frequently asked questions
It is not uncommon to receive a call from an adult child concerned about a parent’s decreasing ability to care for him or herself. Circumstances often require assistance the child does not have the ability to provide. A constant concern is the possibility of an aging...
Frequently asked questions
Last post, I posed the example of a second marriage in which the husband moved into the house already owned by his new spouse. When she dies, what right does he have to continue living in that home? If he continues to live there, what effect will this have on her...
Frequently asked questions, Scams
Previously, I read an article warning about what is called the “Grandparent Scam.” It is a scam I have been addressing for some time in my presentations. According to the FBI, it works like this: You’re a grandparent, and you get a phone call or an e-mail from...
