Monthly Archives: September 2013
Denial of dementia can cut both ways, have real consequences
Practically everyone knows of examples where older people refused to acknowledge obvious signs of approaching dementia until it was simply too late. It doesn’t help the situation at all that the individual’s friends and family members are just as hesitant to ignore a growing problem. This becomes a double-edged sword. “Nobody wants to admit… Read More »
Changes in the Law Change Where it’s Best to, Um, Die
Death may be a certainty, but the taxes attached to departing this veil of tears are anything but. “When it comes to state death taxes, nothing’s certain,” according to a recent article on Forbes.com. Entitled “Where Not To Die In 2013 Update,” the piece described changes in the law in various states that have… Read More »
Decision ‘Will Radically Change Estate Planning’
The U.S. Supreme Court decision relating to same-sex marriages will have far-reaching effects. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Among other things, according to a recent item in Forbes magazine, the ruling “will radically change estate planning for affluent same-sex married couples.” “That’s true not just for the specific issue that was before the Court, but for… Read More »
Special needs of military for consumer protection recognized
In a gesture somewhat overdo but almost worth the wait, the federal government formally recognized Military Consumer Protection Day on July 17. According to a wide array of sources, improving ways to keep men and women who have honorably served their country from falling prey to scams isn’t going to stop at only one… Read More »