Dealing with Death
How Would You Celebrate?
When I discovered “Celebration of Life” Day (January 22nd) on a few of the “national day” calendars floating around our Social Media driven world, well, I was curious. How does one celebrate Celebration of Life Day? CELEBRATE THE CHILDREN The day was originally intended to celebrate the children in our lives. Now, I am all…
READ MORE →Long Term Care Insurance: It’s No “Quacking” Matter
We’ve all seen the commercials with the talking duck, right? The company sells “insurance for medical injuries or disabilities.” It is an additional policy you can buy, just in case. Long term care insurance policies go one step further. Very succinctly, they provide similar types of insurance but for folks who have long term medical…
READ MORE →Do an Estate Plan Your Way, Like John McCain
We lost two great Americans very recently: John McCain and Aretha Franklin. On the surface, they had great taste in music in common, but choose very different paths in their legacy planning. If you have been watching John McCain’s Funeral proceedings over the last few days, you may have heard that much of what was occurring…
READ MORE →Happy Mother’s Day: Celebrate, then Plan
You’ve made brunch reservations and bought flowers. The kids have made a special card and you bought her favorite perfume or other special gift. Mother’s Day is special because Moms are special. What would we do without them? What would we do without them? Whether they have been Moms for 1 year or 41 years, their…
READ MORE →Funeral Planning Costs Less in Arizona
According to an article in the East Valley Tribune, burying a loved one in Arizona will cost less than in other states.
READ MORE →Thinking of Becoming an Organ Donor?
Thousands of Arizona residents are currently waiting for donated organs, so the need is great. If you are interested in donating, here are the steps you can take: Join approximately 3.3 million on Donate Life Arizona and Register. The site is not only a wealth of information, but you can register so that in the…
READ MORE →5 Ways to Stop Unwanted Contact After a Family Member Dies
A couple of weeks ago, I read a post about a handful of Facebook Friends who had lost spouses and had contact by phone and email for sales offers in their spouses’ names recently. The comments told a tale of companies who had been told repeatedly to remove the decedents name from the list and…
READ MORE →4 Reasons: Estate Planning is a Final Act of Love
Very recently, a close friend’s wife lost her Father. Though his health was not the best, his decline was rapid and unexpected. The family, particularly her Mother, struggled to make choices that honored him, their culture and other family members’ suggestions. To put it plainly, it was chaotic, stressful and unsettling. With Valentine’s Day approaching…
READ MORE →In Memoriam … How Hollywood is Motivating People to Plan
Each year a newspaper or magazine reminds us of all the celebrities who passed away. I mention it not to put a damper on a New Year full of hope and promise. Really, it is a good way for me to illustrate estate planning trials and tribulations for clients and would-be clients. Take for example…
READ MORE →Guest Post: Helping A Senior Loved One Cope With the Grief of Losing a Spouse
By Marie Villeza, elderimpact.org Losing someone is devastating, especially for seniors, who are more vulnerable to illnesses and psychological symptoms which can impact their lives. Helping them deal with complicated emotions, such as grief, is one of the best gifts of love a person can give. Here are some ways to maintain the quality of life…
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