by fawcettlaw | Jun 30, 2014 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Natural disasters seem to unfortunately, be a common theme throughout the U.S. and world these days. Thus, preparation is essential. The Health and Human Services sub agency, Administration on Aging, is a reliable resource of information for caregivers, families, and...
by fawcettlaw | Jun 22, 2014 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[C]hildren are often the ones who check up on their parents, who hire caregivers or help with transitioning to new housing. With childless people however the lines of responsibility aren’t always so clear. These concerns are arising more frequently as the number...
by fawcettlaw | Jun 15, 2014 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[W]e understand how important it is to broach the subject of financial assistance with sensitivity. Many older people are embarrassed by their inability to handle their financial affairs. Others are afraid that by relinquishing control of money, they are losing a...
by fawcettlaw | Jun 8, 2014 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
One of Fawcett & Fawcett’s foremost goals is to sufficiently inform the public about the elements of planning, and confronting issues of aging in place, or serving your parents as one of the “sandwich generation”. Avoiding probate, is something...
by fawcettlaw | Jan 31, 2014 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Being a senior means having a different lifestyle than younger generations. You don’t have kids around, you can plan your days according to your wants and needs, and free to take the day and go to the beach if you want to. Not all of the differences in a senior...
by fawcettlaw | Jan 25, 2014 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Do you know who will speak for you if you become ill or injured and unable to speak for yourself? If not you might want to consider choosing a Health Care Agent. Your health care agent ─ or agent, for short ─ will have the authority to make life and death decisions...
