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May is Senior Citizen’s Month, a time to reflect and appreciate all the things the seniors in our lives h...
As you likely already know, but may not have given much thought about, the most important inheritance you...
Our nation’s population is aging at a faster rate than ever before, and collectively we are living much l...
When you are a kid, finding a suitable gift for Father’s Day can be a struggle. You want to get Dad somet...
The Netflix movie I Care a Lot provides a dark, violent, and somewhat comedic take on the real life and n...
The Netflix movie I Care a Lot provides a dark, violent, and somewhat comedic take on the real life and n...
2020 was a nightmarish year for many families. But thanks to recent legislation, you could see a silver l...
2020 was a nightmarish year for many families. But thanks to recent legislation, you could see a silver l...
While the quarantines, shutdowns, and social distancing measures related to the pandemic have been diffic...
With people living longer than ever before, more and more seniors require long-term healthcare services i...
Today, we’re seeing more and more people getting divorced in middle age and beyond. Indeed, the trend of ...
Being asked by a loved one to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death can be quite an honor, bu...
Although you may have just filed your 2019 income taxes in July, now is the time to start thinking about ...
In a previous article, we shared steps to understanding your parents’ estate planning and the nature of t...
There’s no doubt that your parents have survived frightening world events, whether that was World War II,...
Do your parents have an estate plan? Is it up to date? No matter how rich or poor you or your parents are...
In the first part of this series, we discussed the early warning signs of diminished financial capacity i...
With more and more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age each year, our country is undergoing an unprecede...
In the first part of this series, we discussed how some professional adult guardians have used their powe...
Elder abuse can take a wide variety of forms, but we think the worst of the worst is caused by unscrupulo...
Whether it’s called “The Great Wealth Transfer,” “The Silver Tsunami,” or some other catchy-sounding name...
In the first part of this series, we discussed the dangers of reverse mortgages for senior homeowners. He...
If you’ve watched TV lately, you’ve likely seen ads touting the benefits of reverse mortgages. The spots ...
Nobody likes to admit they’ve fallen for a financial scam, but the fact is, it’s easier than ever to get ...
Imagine this… You are an elderly grandparent who lives alone. You get a call in the middle of the night f...
With the cost of a funeral averaging $7,000 and steadily increasing each year, every estate plan should i...
It’s common for families of those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia to realize that at some po...
Retirement planning is one of life’s most important financial goals. Indeed, funding retirement is one of...
Want to know a proven way to live a more fulfilling life? All you have to do is fully accept the fact tha...
Estate planning really should be considered as soon as you acquire your first asset, have a child, or ste...
Some of the most disturbing crimes against the elderly involve financial exploitation. While physical abu...
If you’re middle aged or older, it’s likely that one of your most pressing concerns is not having enough ...
As the baby boomer generation ages—and downsizes—more and more adult children will be tasked with going t...
Dealing with the financial stressors of caring for an aging loved one can affect your ability to provide ...
Many of us are too afraid of death to carefully consider what happens to our bodies after we die. Unfortu...
What can we learn from earlier generations? Quite a bit, says Brendon Burchard, but only if we ask the ri...
Are you approaching retirement? Not sure how you can ensure a smooth transition from working life to reti...
The average age of parents raising children in the US continues to rise, leaving many middle-aged America...
When it comes to retirement plans, IRAs and 401(k)s provide many of the same benefits. But in certain sit...
Caring for an aging parent is a common challenge for Baby Boomers, and now even Gen-X’ers and Millennials...
Just as it is difficult for many of us to talk about our ultimate death, it is also difficult for doctors...
Electronic technology has brought about tremendous benefits for today’s society. We can access goods, ser...
Are you the unappreciated black sheep in your family? Have you wished you could redeem your reputation an...
If you have ever wondered about the impact your body will have on the environment when you are gone, you ...
We may not think about it often, but even celebrities take care of their aging parents. Actress, singer, ...
People who are nearing the age of 65 should be making plans for the transition from private health care t...
Elder Care is emerging as a significant issue for many people as life spans continue to increase. It is n...
You’ve spent your entire life building up your retirement account. It may even be the biggest asset you’l...
It seems that we can’t turn on the television or radio without hearing an ad for a “reverse mortgage.” So...
Imagine this: your elderly uncle with no family near his home travels South to Florida for surgery and ha...
As senior citizens continue to age, the likelihood increases that they will become physically or mentally...
As our parents and other loved ones age, they may need a little more attention from us. Parents, grandpar...
The National Institute on Retirement Security states that the funds American workers have set aside for r...
There are so many people in our midst who are considered indigent. We see them on street corners, in park...
The practice of burying our dead in the ground has been traced back over 100,000 years ago. For the vast ...
How do you want to die? Do you want lifesaving treatments to be administered even if all brain activity h...
The assets you leave to your loved ones can either be a source of relief or, sometimes, a source of panic...
It’s no secret that a majority of Americans are ill-prepared for retirement. A recent Forbes.com post det...
A 2010 study conducted by the Investor Protection Trust found that more than seven million older American...
Current research shows that only about half of Americans have a will, and probably less than that have ch...
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Hi, I’m Pam Starsia. I became a Personal Family Lawyer because I’m passionate about educating and empowering people to create estate, life, ...
I became a Personal Family Lawyer to help people like you and families like yours plan for the future. Facing the potential for incapacity a...
Let’s talk about your death . . . or incapacity. If something unfortunate happens, what will happen to your assets that you’ve worked so har...
Hi. I’m John W. Heck. I became a Personal Family Lawyer because I have seen the consequences of failed estate planning in my immediate famil...
In my practice, I focus on Family Protection, Wealth Preservation, and Value-Based Planning. I’m also experienced with wealth planning strat...
Lisa Brown Esq. is the principal attorney for Brown Law Offices. She received her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and ...
Naureen Rahman has been practicing law for over twenty years in the Maryland, DC-Metropolitan area. She has practiced across numerous sector...
I love being able to guide my clients through a unique planning process that empowers them to live a financially fulfilling life now while e...
I am an attorney dedicated to helping families in Virginia navigate the world of estate planning. With over 22 years of legal experience, I'...
You've planned your kids’ birthday parties, playdates, and education. But have you adequately planned for the care of your family if the unthinkable happened? What provisions are needed in the first 24 hours while the officials locate your family members and arrange for your children's care?
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