Written By William C. Jones
PITTSFIELD — When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the United States in March from Washington State and began its deadly rampage in Massachusetts nursing homes, our local communities naturally reacted with shock and fear at the damage wrought by this unseen and barely detectable...
By: Caring.Com, Contributor
Let’s face it—end-of-life planning isn’t fun. The topic can seem morose, depressing -- maybe even a little scary. But it’s also a critical aspect of managing your assets and protecting your family, which is why it’s surprising that nearly 6 out of...
Summer is here and the days continue to get hotter. Most people look forward to getting outside and enjoying the warm weather, but several common prescription medications can complicate having fun in the sun. It is important to be more mindful of medication side effects and watchful of a senior’s well-being during...
By: Megan Gorman
Across the country, Americans are reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. But as volatility impacts all areas of our daily life, many wealthy Americans are looking at their estate planning to see if there are any unique opportunities.
While this may seem...
By Hilary Shenfeld
"It is unconscionable that educators and parents are being asked to plan for end-of-life decisions because our country has no plan for reopening schools and institutions of higher education safely," says NEA president Lily Eskelsen García.
Many school districts have announced they won't hold...
Many people devote more time to planning a vacation than they do planning their estate. Without estate planning you are only making things harder for those that you love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg4BPVN9OZgIt seems like many people devote more time to planning a vacation, what car to buy or even where to eat dinner than they do deciding who will inherit their assets after they're gone. Sure, estate planning isn’t as...
Yesterday, July 7, 2020, the Supreme Judicial Court issued a new order regarding public access to courthouses and other court facilities, which goes into effect on July 13 when the courts physically reopen for limited purposes. Yesterday’s order provides guidance to persons conducting business within court facilities and establishes requirements...
llions of Americans will need to decide what to do with their 401(k), as workers face a coronavirus-driven recession in which top economists expect a long-lasting double-digit unemployment rate to persist. If you’re suddenly unemployed, worrying about your distant financial future may seem unimportant when you have immediate pressing needs now. Still, the...
Your parents may need your help.
By Miriam Cross
There were warning signs: A constantly ringing phone. Bank accounts in disarray after an apparent hack. Messages from her family that went unreturned for days because she was extremely busy. A new man in her...
