by Christine | Dec 24, 2015 | Uncategorized |
When and how to file for Social Security benefits is not simple. How old you and your spouse are when you file for Social Security can have a huge impact on your lifetime benefits. A national study shows that informed individuals make far better decisions, while...
by Christine | Dec 7, 2015 | Uncategorized |
If your spouse was to die suddenly, would you be prepared, or would it kick off legal battles and lawsuits between family members? When Susan Williams, the late Robin Williams’ widow, shared the sad details about his suffering from Lewy body dementia, a heartbreaking...
by Christine | Nov 24, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Did you know that family gatherings during the holidays should include a discussion about estate planning? Every family has at least one family member who makes everyone at the Thanksgiving table roll their eyes and groan when they begin to speak. One way to ensure...
by Christine | Nov 5, 2015 | Uncategorized |
An elderly man – 85 years old – who travels between two residences, one in Australia and the second in the State of Washington, is suing Wells Fargo Bank for allegedly causing a $13 million loss through mismanagement of his trust. He was an income...
by Christine | Oct 14, 2015 | Uncategorized |
The brochures look more like travel adventure materials than information for long term care facilities for frail and cognitively impaired seniors. Scenic mountain views and adobe style mansions with gourmet chefs and a schedule of daily activities is not what most of...
by Christine | Sep 24, 2015 | Uncategorized |
The estate sale has moved from a do-it-yourself enterprise into a big business. Seniors eager to empty their nests before their kids do it, as well as heirs who just don’t want to deal with the accumulations of a lifetime, are turning to estate sale professionals. But...
