Dealing with Death
Why COVID-19 Makes National Healthcare Decision Day 2020 Even More Important
Each year on National Healthcare Decisions Day, I write about how having a Living Will and a Healthcare Power of Attorney at minimum is extremely important. And this was before the pandemic that is Coronavirus. Many people are coming face to face with what will happen if they get sick or pass away without having…
READ MORE →Guest Post: Relocating Your Elderly Loved One
Providing care to our parents as they age and then in the final stages of their lives looks a lot different than it did in the past. That’s because shared living (when two or more adults who are not romantically involved live together) is on the upswing. “Adults who live in someone else’s household typically…
READ MORE →Guest Post: Financial Mistakes to Help Seniors Avoid After the Death of their Spouse
Seniors who have lost their spouses are going through the process of grieving, but life around them continues to move forward. As nice as it would be for them to focus on adjusting to life without their spouse by their side, there are various financial matters they must face. During such an emotionally charged time,…
READ MORE →Dealing with the Death of a Hoarder | Guest Post
Many of us are familiar with hoarding. Whether we know someone in our own family or it is something we have viewed on TV, hoarding affects as many as 19 million Americans. It is more common in older Americans and in males vs females. Losing someone with the disorder adds extra load to tackle, both physically…
READ MORE →Breast Cancer & Legacy Planning
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and thankfully we have made a lot of solid progress towards saving the lives. In general, the prognosis for most women diagnosed with Breast Cancer has improved greatly. Let’s pause and celebrate that, keeping in mind that no one should rest on progress — THE FIGHT CONTINUES. Anyone over the…
READ MORE →National Estate Planning Awareness Week 2021
You may have heard me say more than once that an estimated 56 percent of Americans do not have an estate plan in place, making estate planning “a critically overlooked component of financial wellness.” In hopes of raising awareness, Estate Planning Awareness Week was created to educate the public about the importance of estate planning…
READ MORE →Who Knew? August is Make a Will Month!
Estate Planning is really legacy planning. How would you like to leave your mark on your family — maybe even your community? This is your chance to decide instead of having state and/or government law decide for you.
READ MORE →10 Non-Financial Estate Planning Issues to Consider
Here are 10 important topics to consider when estate planning — good conversations to have with your spouse (if you have one). I am happy to help you navigate these choices — call for more information.
READ MORE →Don’t Leave Your Health & Welfare Decisions in “Jeopardy”
When Alex Trebek announced his cancer diagnosis, my first thought was that I hoped he had taken care of his legacy planning so he could concentrate on beating his disease and spending quality time with his family.
READ MORE →The Conversation Project: Removing the Awkwardness of Discussing Death?
I recently stumbled on an amazing website that I think could help a lot of families called The Conversation Project. There are some topics that are very hard to discuss, most especially money and death. Yet most people recognize it is important topic to cover as parents age and/or children are born and wishes need to be honored and protected. This site seeks to bridge some of those gaps to help people have these important conversations. Here is their message:
READ MORE →How Miles & Points Can Help You Be With Loved Ones During Emergencies
BY HARLAN VAUGHN Used with permission. Note from Seiter Law PLLC: This article contains information about using credit cards and airline points to travel in emergencies. We find this has value to our readers who may find themselves in a similar situation. The author has disclosed that there are affiliate links contained in the information. Seiter…
READ MORE →“Marie Kondo” Your Estate Plan
No matter if you choose Marie Kondo or another method, bringing order to home clutter and chaos not only makes your own life easier, but is gift to loved ones who will carry out your wishes someday.
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