Estate planning reduces family squabbles after death
No two families are alike. They are unique in their dynamics, sometimes in good ways, other times, less so. Long dormant family …
Research: assisted death laws a way for people to die with dignity
There are many of us who would like to see our lives end the way we lived them, with dignity and respect. …
Maryland creating law to prevent nursing home evictions without cause
Given the important role nursing homes play in caring for our loved ones, it’s easy to overlook the underlying reality that they …
How to shut down social media accounts when a parent dies
New times bring up new questions to ponder. Twenty years ago, few would have wondered how to clean up our social media …
AHCA: throwing baby out with the bathwater?
With the possibility of health care changes looming in Washington once again, it’s worth a look at what these changes could mean …
Putting digital affairs in order part of estate planning process
Just as you need someone to be the executor of your estate, it’s become increasingly clear to me that the affairs of …
Protecting your parents from online threats
One of the great things about technology is how it makes keeping in touch with our relatives across the country or around …
Health care aides shortage reaching crisis levels
A few years back, there were an abundance of health care aides and nursing assistants coming into the workplace. But when most …
Caregiver boot camps provide much needed training for family support
It’s no surprise that a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis taxes the patience and energy of family caregivers. Part of the reason is …
How is a trust like a bowl of candy? This way…
When explaining a general estate plan or trust to clients, I often use a number of metaphors to help bridge the understanding …