Sometimes a crisis occurs before an estate plan has been completed. In this webinar, Nurse Attorney Cathleen Summers discusses the options that may be available to help you or your loved one manage the crisis. Introduction 0:35 – The first step 2:45 – What can be done: Pre-Planning documents is preferred 3:05 – Power of Attorney,...
For many people, their house is their most treasured and valuable asset. Kids have been raised there, memories of a lifetime created, and it is only natural to want to pass the family home to the next generation and avoid probate. But is it a good idea to transfer the house to your child? The...
Nurse Attorney Cathleen Summers talks to solo agers about the importance of reaching out to others and creating a life plan so you don’t feel lonely or isolated. Introduction 1:07 – Statistics of Solo Agers 2:30 – What a Life Plan is and what it covers 5:00 – Health & health care issues 8:50 –...
You plan for many events in life like a vacation or party; but have you created a plan that will give a road map for you, your spouse and loved ones for how you would like to live out your life? Cathleen H. Summers, RN, Esq. and Phil Summers, MBA, Esq. talk about Life Plans...
In this webinar, recorded on July 28, 2020, Nurse Attorney Cathleen Summers and Attorney Phil Summers discuss the commonly asked legal questions regarding aging parents moving in with their adult child or having an adult child move in with the aging parents. In order for you to easily access the information contained in this video,...
The legal issues facing us as we age are unique and complex. An elder law attorney can help you and your family navigate the complicated financial, legal, and health care decisions of aging. Not understanding these unique needs and legal implications could result in the loss of your hard-earned life savings and may get in...
You have managed to successfully raise your family and are now enjoying your independence that the empty nest affords. You have a daily routine and are used to being in control and on your own. Sometimes, however, life throws us a curve ball. Perhaps you have recently lost your spouse, or you have been dealing...
The call came into my husband’s cell phone as we were sitting down for his 50th birthday dinner: “Your father has fallen and requires emergency surgery.” Since Bob had dementia and didn’t have family in the area, the doctors immediately looked to contact his health care proxy. Fortunately, years before the dementia set in, Bob...
Q: Mom lives alone in the family home where we all grew up. She seems lonely since Dad passed away several years ago. I’m worried about her safety; she lacks socialization and it seems getting around is becoming more difficult. Taking care of a big home by herself is getting difficult. As her daughter, I...
If you are a fan of the TV series “This Is Us”, then you have been following the story line about Rebecca and her diagnosis of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2019 Facts and Figures, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease, which is just one form of dementia. Additionally, 1 in 3...
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