The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) publishes a summary of your rights as a consumer when you are making funeral choices. The funeral rules are outlined in their publication: “Paying Final Respects: Your Rights When Buying Funeral Goods and Services” (available…
Estate planning involves consideration of both assets and income. For many people, Social Security retirement benefits are a major piece of the retirement puzzle. Whether you’re single or married, when and how you retire may significantly affect your monthly income. …
If you have “device stigma,” you should get over it – new, relatively low-cost technology may allow you to be independent longer, and/or provide new ways for your caregivers to look out for you while you stay at home longer….
The Minnesota State Bar Association’s Capital Connection recently reported possible legislative action regarding Transfer on Death (TOD) titles for Vehicles in Minnesota. The original bill was ultimately included in an omnibus tax bill (HF3170) on Wednesday, March 24, 2014, according…
If you’ve been putting off getting your healthcare choices in order, now is the time! Who needs a Health Care Directive? Anyone over the age of 18. The 7th Annual Healthcare Decisions Day is a great opportunity to commit to…
I am an attorney so, obviously, I have a strong interest in convincing you of this statement. Having said that, the skills I have acquired as an attorney make me all too aware of how risky it is to…
I was recently introduced to “Death Cafes” while reading a Nextavenue blog. And, while I was thrilled to see the efforts to communicate on the subject – a subject I try to address with people in my own work as…
(Photo of one of my brothers, a fire-fighter in California.) I recently had another very satisfying opportunity to volunteer as one of many attorneys at one of the metro area fire departments through Wills for Heroes – a service that…
Power of Attorney Health Care Directive Last Will and Testament In Minnesota, these are what I refer to as “foundational estate planning documents” – and, everyone should have them. Why? If you want a stress-free retirement and aging process, plan…
Power of Attorney Health Care Directive Last Will and Testament In Minnesota, these are what I refer to as “foundational estate planning documents” – and, everyone should have them. Why? If you want a stress-free retirement and aging process, plan…