Nearly 55 million people worldwide are living with some form of dementia, while millions more are impacted as family and professional caregivers. When coping with some of the challenging behaviors which often come with a dementia diagnosis it’s important to remember how to prevent or appropriately respond to anger and aggression to...
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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Creating a Trust for Your Child
Almost all parents want the very best for their children, financially as well as physically and emotionally. In an effort to protect their kids and make sure they have the necessary funds if the need arises, many of our clients ask us for help creating trusts for their child’s future benefit....
MarketWatch Article: I want to make sure my son always has a place to live. Should I add him to the deed for my house?
By Jacob Passy
Dear MarketWatch,
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I have a 31-year-old adult son with special needs. I am 73 years old and plan on moving back to New York and buying a home after I sell my current home in California.
I want...
Your New Year’s Legal Check-up
A new year is upon us, and with it comes a host of New Year’s resolutions. A Neilson.com survey found that the top goals for the new year included: 1) staying fit and healthy, 2) losing weight, 3) enjoying life to the fullest, 4) spending less, saving more, 5) spending more time...
Health Care Proxy — What’s In a Name?
When it comes to healthcare documents, it’s easy to get confused. Many of our clients are not clear about the differences between health care proxies and durable powers of attorney, or about why you might need both a living will and a health care proxy. These are some of the questions we...
Reluctant to Consult with a Qualified Estate Planning Attorney? Don’t Be!
Whether you are just starting your career or contemplating retirement, you are probably aware that you should be planning for your future. If you find yourself reluctant to do so or procrastinating for reasons you cannot explain -- you are not alone. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we have been diligently serving...
Why Is Urgent Care So Important?
Written By: AFC Urgent Care
The healthcare system is more confusing than ever. Amid a new government administration there are a lot of unanswered questions about where our healthcare system is heading. In network, out of network, covered service or not; it’s all enough to make you feel sick! ...
This holiday season make sure aging family members are safe and well
What to look for while visiting aging family during the holidays: Ask about future plans
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Spending time with family is one of the best things about the holiday season. For those with aging loved ones, this time is priceless in many ways. While it is a chance to...
Happy Holidays!
Here is a peek at S&B's 2021 Holiday Season!
It always seems to go by too quickly, though.
Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday season!
~ Team S&B
Grief and the Holidays
After losing a loved one, many often dread celebrating the holidays. Here are some tips to help those suffering to cope with the feelings of loss during the holidays.
Be Patient – Be patient with yourself. That first year of holidays without a loved one is particularly hard. It...