If you’re like most people, you aren’t eager to spend time thinking about what would happen if you became unable to direct your own medical care because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. However, if you don’t do at least a little bit of planning — writing down your wishes about the kinds of […]
Letter of Personal Wishes
Your will covers the legal side of estate planning, but a Letter of Final Wishes comes from the heart. Use it as a means of telling your family what you’d like them to do and to know, when you are gone. These legal documents are necessary: a will, a power of attorney, living will and advance health ... READ the POST
Where to Find it
The Where to Find It Master List will allow you to quickly put your hands on key documents. ... READ the POST
Get it Together People!
If something was to happen to me, I did not want my family to have to have to worry about pulling all this information together. Also, as a member of the “sandwich generation”, I did not feel comfortable asking my Parents and In-Laws tough questions about their personal, medical, financial ... READ the POST
What is a Will?
A last will and testament is the most important building block to any estate plan. It should explain and clarify the details of what you want to happen with your property and other issues at the time of your death, but the extent to which it does so depends a great deal on the type of estate ... READ the POST
Understanding Dementia and Caregiving for Your Aging Parents From A to Z
Caregiving takes its toll in many ways – mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is important to ask for and accept help as you come to grips with this enormous task in front of you. There are lots of books on caregiving, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which review the same topics in ... READ the POST
