“Live Well, Age Well” Education Series with Norwell Senior Center

Posted on September 24, 2021

Live Well, Age WellEducation Series with Norwell Council on Aging None of us can escape aging, but the choices we make throughout life can influence how well we live as we age. The Norwell Council on Aging is excited to begin the “Live Well, Age Well” initiative, offering a...

What Matters to Me Workbook

Posted on March 2, 2021

My favorite topic! If you have been reading these newsletters, then you know that the subject that I return to over and over again (and again and again) is the health care proxy and the importance of advance care planning. If you are ever in a situation where you are unable to make your own...

Useful Info During COVID v.4

Posted on May 12, 2020

Dear Friends, This is our fourth newsletter during these interesting COVID times. It's funny - my writing bug tends to come in waves and then go away for a while. Apparently it's been sticking around lately. I'm sure you can relate when it comes to your writing, art, or hobbies. This week I want to...

Useful Info During COVID v.3

Posted on May 11, 2020

Dear Friends, This is our third newsletter during these interesting COVID times. This one shares useful info, plus something beautiful. You can revisit our prior newsletters here. Share Your Care Wishes with the People Who Matter Most: None of us knows when our health will take a turn. The...

E-Newsletter: Useful Info During COVID

Posted on April 2, 2020

Following is the text of our recent e-newsletter. If you would like us to add you to our e-newsletter mailing list, please visit our homepage. ———– Dear Friends, This is our second newsletter during these interesting COVID times. The first newsletter offered legal information. This one shares useful info, plus something beautiful. You can revisit our...

E-Newsletter: If You Are Hospitalized During the State of Emergency

Posted on March 30, 2020

Following is the text of our recent e-newsletter. If you would like us to add you to our e-newsletter mailing list, please visit our homepage. ----------- Dear Friends, I hope you are all staying home (unless you are an essential worker). I want to share some important points to keep in mind if you are hospitalized...

My Loved One Died. Do I Need to Probate a Will?

Posted on January 15, 2019

When someone dies and has a will, the obvious question is, “What do I do now?” The best thing to do is to see a lawyer who specializes in estate planning and probate. You will bring to that meeting everything you can find about the deceased’s assets and finances: deed, mortgage papers, bank statements, brokerage...

How Not to Sign Documents for Your Parents

Posted on September 20, 2018

Very often, adult children find themselves in the position of signing documents on behalf of their parents. This could take the form of signing a parent into a hospital or nursing home, signing a Medicare notice, signing the lease at an assisted living, etc. When signing documents for a parent, do not sign just your...

Should I Have a Trust?

Posted on September 20, 2018

I hear this question a lot when I teach seminars. If you’ve been to a seminar, you have heard me say that “trusts come in many flavors.” There are all sorts of trusts, and whether you should have one depends entirely on your situation. I would say that about one-third of my clients need...

Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver Has Something to Say About Guardianships

Posted on September 10, 2018

Have you seen his piece on guardianship? It’s scary, they are extreme though not rare examples that he uses, and being John Oliver, the bit has its funny moments too. As one of the spotlights, he tells the story of a couple who were put under guardianship, even though they perhaps were still competent...