I don’t know about you, but I’ve been hearing about the “sandwich generation” for some time now.
In my life as an advertising executive (eons ago) we identified the “sandwich generation” as a distinct demographic (or “psychographic”) — one worthy of our attention in … Continue reading...
Typically, the first time someone calls me it is because they need a Will or other estate planning documents.
In the course of our initial consultation, I ask lots of questions, some of which is intended to draw out what their plans are for … Continue reading...
I’m often asked by people of all social strata about the need for a Trust. Why would someone need a trust rather than a will?
Like Jeff Foxworthy of “you might be a redneck if….” fame, my short answer is:
You might need a … Continue reading...
People often ask, where are your offices? Well, my office is whereever you are. I understand that my clients sometimes have a difficult time getting out, or have restricted ability to drive or just plain don’t want the hassle and headache of going to … Continue reading...
I was addicted to tobacco for many years. Gave it up finally in 2002. Have been addicted to coffee now since I was about nine years old. Yep. Nine!
Recently, I was sitting on my porch as I almost always do in all kinds … Continue reading...
Click below to view the presentation I recently gave at the Charlottesville Senior Center on Mental Capacity and Surrogate Decisions Makers.
It was a fun day, too bad you can’t see the audience, they were very engaged and active.
Many thanks to Elizabeth Swider, … Continue reading...
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times:
“Dad shouldn’t be driving! He’s going to kill someone. We have to get him off the road.”
“Mom’s dangerous on the road! I have to make her stop driving.”
“I have to take … Continue reading...
This has always been a useful tool, but it has recently be substantially upgraded and now provides much better data in easily navigatible screens. You can search for nursing facilities by any number of means, state, county, within a specific zip code or by … Continue reading...
I am shocked and appalled at the position of some law firms who believe they can bill outrageous firm billing rates for guardian and conservatorship work. In Virginia, the law very clearly states that billing for such services must be “reasonable” and the Judges … Continue reading...
I really thought this issue was settled in the “War Between the States” — but apparently not.
I also do not understand why no one asks the question: what kind of medical treatment to someone’s big toe costs $1000 in the Emergency Room?