Have you noticed that those of us not in the know can use words that look, taste and sound like something a professional says and discover we’re all talking about two different things. Take the term admit. You go to the theater and they give you a ticket which ironically enough says “admit one” and…
DetailsProtecting your assets allows you to be far more independent, whether that independence involves having a choice about where you live or what kind of care you’ll receive, it’s a level of independence that can’t be found if you have to count on others to provide it. Medicaid, for instance, will provide shelter and long-term…
DetailsRobin Williams’ full estate was left to a trust for his three children and as part of his trust, he set up another trust to support his wife in the event of his death. So, why are they all in court? Because families fight. And sometimes they fight over the ridiculous. And maybe it’s not…
DetailsI’ve written about this a couple of times so I wanted to follow up. Pennsylvania has some filial support laws on the books that can cause the adult children to be held responsible for their parent’s care costs. The law has been used recently to sue children for the cost of care in a nursing…
DetailsThere’s a tiny house movement going on but most people don’t have to go to the extreme of downsizing to 150 square feet to experience benefits from downsizing such as being able to pay off the mortgage quicker or putting away more towards retirement. People downsize their homes for a myriad of reasons. They might…
DetailsFrom the street vendors with their bunches of flowers to the hearts hanging from ceilings, door frames and even around necks (that one was a tie) to the boxes of (hopefully) good chocolate, Americans are inundated with the message of love. It’s hard not to be aware of the lack of romance in your life…
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DetailsIt’s February and so rather unimaginatively I’ve decided to write about love this month. (By the way if you haven’t sent me a story about love, please do so at [email protected]) There are all sorts of love as you know so I’m not limiting myself to romantic love. My dad’s parents and especially my grandfather…
DetailsDelaware passed a law last summer that allowed executors access to online accounts without a court order unless the deceased has instructed otherwise. Several states are considering similar legislation (to date only a few states have addressed this issue in any degree). As it stands now, estate executors often have to seek a court order…
DetailsWant more energy? Spend money. Get a pill which might or might not work. An easier and less costly remedy? Go for a walk. A new study found that even gentle lunchtime strolls can improve people’s moods and improve their ability to handle stress at work. I’m going to admit to a bias here because…
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