“We plan for so many transitions in life: births, graduations, weddings, retirement and moves. We want these transitions to go smoothly...

“As we head into graduation season, many families will start making plans for their young adult children to leave home for college,...

There may be only one conversation more difficult than telling children the facts of life. It’s telling loved ones what you want at the...

“No matter our age, it makes a lot of sense to name a healthcare proxy, someone to make critical medical decisions for us in a crisis.”...

“Normally, your doctor explains your health care options. You then decide what is best for you. What happens if you are too ill to make...

“A few months ago, I was planning knee replacement surgery. While providing the required pre-surgical information, including current...

“I am frustrated that I can’t send my husband to my doctor’s office to pick up a prescription or get information from my files!” Health...

“Are you adequately prepared for illness, old age, and death?” A Will. The essential function of a will is to ensure that your wishes are...

“One important component of estate planning is a document, usually called a medical directive, which can include a living will, that sets...

“The best time to plan for the care of an aging loved one, is before they need to be cared for. Here’s what you need to know to get...

“The first document that the newsletter said that everyone needs, is a durable power of attorney, or POA. I couldn’t agree more. I hear...

“Going on a trip? Be sure to pack your toothbrush and clean underwear. If just wandering around town, make sure there is enough gas in...

“Don’t dodge the long-term care talk. Paying for long-term care can be a costly and complex undertaking, if you're unprepared.” Consider...

“A long life is a great gift, but with the joys come some financial and legal challenges. The earlier you act to address them, the better...

“Rather than hewing to the old model of first using a laundry list of home health agencies and then moving to assisted living in...

“Many people think estate planning means deciding what happens to your things when you die. For that reason, many young families do not...

“Advance care planning is making preparations and decisions about the medical care you want to receive, if you become unable to speak for...

“My son is leaving for college on the East Coast in August. Is there anything special I should consider, legally or financially, in...

“In an attempt to take a step toward countering some of the negative impact of elder financial abuse, the government recently passed the...

If you do not plan ahead for what might happen to you if you are ever incapacitated, then your family will have to make health care...