by Laurie Ohall | Sep 9, 2010 | Estate Planning
Experts say that over a million people in the United States have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a chronic lung condition that includes bronchitis, emphysema or both. COPD affects the airways and air sacs within the lungs, which makes breathing...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 2, 2010 | Estate Planning, Senior Lifestyles
Written By : Eleni McDermott Original Article found at Seniors List: Click here “Your first child is your last doll and your first grandchild is your first baby” Russian ProverbToday we are witnessing a new breed of grandmother. She is energetic, better...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 30, 2010 | Estate Planning
If we had a crystal ball and could see into the future, we would not need to prepare ahead for end of life decisions. James was 62 years old when a stroke made it impossible for him to communicate with his family. Neither his wife nor children knew anything about his...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 26, 2010 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Living Trust
Many people like the idea of leaving bequests to favorite charities in their wills. But instead of leaving money to a charity in your will, you can put that money into a charitable remainder trust and collect income while you are still alive. Charitable remainder...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 20, 2010 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid
The settlement of a class action lawsuit in Maryland clarifies when nursing home residents do not have to contribute to the cost of their care, and the case could be a “road map for other states,” according to the Baltimore Sun. The lawsuit, which was...
