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Your Estate Matters… Is Your Living Will Current?

Issue 22.10

A living will should be part of every complete estate plan. A living will is a declaration that you desire to die a natural death. It states that you do not want extraordinary medical treatment or artificial nutrition or hydration used to keep […]

The Genealogy Corner… Beginning Tips For Family History

Issue 22.10

Part 2

Tip 3. Locate records to search. There are two main types of genealogical records:

Compiled Records: These are records that have already been researched by others, such as biographies, family histories, […]

Geek Speak… Video Memory, System Memory and Storage

Issue 22.10

While all of these items are important to the speed and capability of your computer, they are often confused. Here are some definitions and guidelines that will help you.

Video memory is made up of memory chips that […]

Looking Back… In-Laws

Issue 22.10

With any marriage comes a whole new set of relatives called in-laws meaning family by law instead of blood. At some point when your dating gets serious, you’ll meet your future partner’s parents and siblings. For most couples this is a major step […]

Will Your Family Have To Pay The Bill At Your Death?… Final Expense Insurance Explained

Issue 21

According to a recent AARP survey, only 23 percent of people over age 50 have pre-paid or insurance to pay for their funeral expense. Sadly 77% seniors have no resources in place and are effectively telling their spouse or children, “It is your […]

Funeral Service Insights… The Role of the Funeral Director

Issue 21.10

Funeral Directors are my heroes. They are professionals who serve from their hearts. They are kind, tender and loving minutemen and women, who respond promptly to a family’s call any time of the day or night. They extend themselves with confidence, compassion, and […]

To See the Most Beautiful Things In the World… The Eyes Have It

Issue 21.10

If you had to choose one thing, what would you say is the most beautiful thing in the world?

Each one of us sees the world and the things in it differently. A sunrise on the beach, […]

Looking Back… Adjusting

Issue 21.10

I remember my mom, just before I was to be married, asking me if I knew about IT. Of course I told her I knew. That greatly relieved her as my mom had been brought up when you didn’t mention certain words in […]

The Genealogy Corner… Beginning Tips For Family History

Issue 21.10

Part 1

Tip 1. Start with you and record what you know about your family: Write what you already know about your ancestors on a “Pedigree Chart.” Google “pedigree chart + pdf” for some free examples.

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Estate Planning When Relocating To A New State

Issue 20.10

Relocating to a new state often creates issues affecting estate planning. Many people wonder if they need a new will or trust when they move from one state to another. Although a will or trust validly executed in one state should be valid […]