5 tips to get the most out of your doctor’s visits

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – It is an unfortunate truth that getting in to see a doctor in America can be a cumbersome process. Sometimes it takes months of waiting to secure an appointment – and this only entitles you to fifteen or twenty minutes to cram in everything you want to talk about. Because of this, it makes sense to make sure you are well-prepared before you visit the doctor. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your medical visits. 1. Fill out the paperwork ahead of time Many doctor’s offices allow you to fill out paperwork on their website before your visit to avoid unnecessary delays and the possibility of office staff misreading your handwriting. If you are not tech savvy or do not feel comfortable using a computer, ask one of your children or another trusted person to help you

Tomorrow, June 15th, 2018 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – This day was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elders. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as 5 million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only 1 in 14 cases of abuse are reported to authorities. (NCOA) You may be wondering, what exactly is elder abuse? Elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes harm to an older person. Elder abuse takes many forms, including: Neglect or Isolation Physical abuse Sexual abuse Financial abuse and

Avoid estate planning horror stories: 2 ways that people fail to plan

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – We take care of our loved ones our entire lives. But, one of the worst things you can do to them is dying without the right estate plan in place.Just like the old adage says: “when we fail to plan, we plan to fail.” People tend to make one of two common mistakes when it comes to planning for their affairs after they die: 1. They do nothing Doing nothing means leaving behind a huge, jumbled mess. Your family will have to deal with handling your affairs without any guidance. People who die without proper estate plans put their families at risk of strife caused by trying to figure out what you would have wanted. Or worse yet, they might misrepresent or disregard what you would have wanted, selfishly trying to gain more for themselves. 2. They go the DIY route with their

Protecting Your Assets

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – As we get older, our focus changes from acquiring to retaining our quality of life and assets. There are many things to consider and understand when you decide the time is right to get your estate in order, and it is always better to start planning earlier than later. There are a few basic items that need to be addressed as soon as possible. These have no real bearing on your age, but are ways to protect your assets should something unexpected happen to you. Preparing a valid will, health care proxy and power of attorney are the first steps in protecting what you have worked so hard for. Wills A will is a legal document that directs allocation of your assets at your death. Having a valid, legal will helps prevent a possibly expensive, and protracted battle over where your assets end up.

Three facts about estate planning in Massachusetts that you should know

By: Eric P. Rothenberg, Esq. – Estate planning in general means that you are engaging in financial planning, tax planning, and succession planning and we do this through the laws governing property, wills, and trusts. Here are three facts about Massachusetts law that you should know, which are very different from federal laws. Estate Tax. Federal taxes levied against the deceased’s taxable estate in Massachusetts are extremely high. The rate can be as steep as 55% of the assets in your federal estate which pass on to those to whom you them. Moreover, these taxes must be paid in cash. They must also generally be paid within nine months from the date of death. This get comes very quickly after one passes away due to the needs for grieving, immediate family needs and business needs. While under federal law a single person can die and pass on over $5.4 Million

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