Jul 28Find Your Safe SpaceOne of my younger clients recently suffered the tragedy of losing her husband in an accident. I was asked by her children to step in and try to give some guidance to their mother moving forward. I remember in our first conversation her saying, “I’ve lost my safe space” ….those…Suddenly Solo2 min read
Jul 7Embarrassment — We Learn This Too EarlyRecently, I received a call from a widow, who was calling about Suddenly Solo 1…..she needed my help. After speaking for a few minutes, it became apparent, that she was embarrassed to ask for help, because she thought she would look foolish. Believing we look foolish….when does this start? Certainly…Suddenly Solo 12 min read
Jul 7Don’t Leave Home Without ItOne of the greatest advertising campaigns in the last fifty years came from American Express…. Actor Karl Malden, an Academy Award Winning actor looking like a tough, street-wizened police detective warned that if you left home without your American Express Checks, you could very well lose all your money. So…Elder Law Attorney2 min read
Jul 7The IRS is Calling…Is It For Real This Time?There was a great line from the movie, Network… “I’m mad as hell and I am not going to take this anymore.” That line is very fitting for me because I am mad! Awhile ago, I wrote an article on IRS scams in which people are called and informed that…Elder Fraud2 min read
Jul 7My Father Reviewed MoviesWow, what a fun job to have, reviewing new movies that just came out……going to the movies every week with your father to see the newest and exciting new films…westerns, musicals, romantic drama. Can you imagine a little kid describing his adventures at the movies during show and tell? Many…Elder Law Attorney2 min read
Jul 7When Everyone Has Gone HomeI recently made a condolence call to the wife of one of my clients. Her house was full of friends and family who were doing their best to help the grieving widow. Some brought food, others flowers while the children sat nearby to comfort their mother. It was a normal…Suddenly Solo 12 min read
Jul 7Crossing the Line in the SandUsually I talk about my clients and some of the problems that they face. It can be dating online, making sure that someone doesn’t snatch your purse or wallet, or the latest scammer that is out to steal every dime we have. So, I thought how about I talk about…Elder Law Attorney2 min read
Jul 7Some Look For Sun, Others See ShadowsI am constantly amazed when I speak with clients, both men and women who have suffered losses that are life-changing. Many have shown a resilience and tenacity that go beyond the written word. What motivates them to get out of bed, go to a grocery store, and just do a…Elder Law Attorney3 min read
Jul 7Getting Older Doesn’t Mean We Can’t Handle the BasicsI had a strange request. One of my clients asked if I would go to the doctor with her. I asked her why she would want me to go along. She explained that when she goes, she becomes tongue tied and can’t seem to focus. …2 min read
Jul 7The 10 Year Old Who Could…And Did!After a meeting with a client last week, my client asked, “You really are passionate about this — how did you get started?” I thought for a moment and responded that I was 10 years old when I knew what I wanted to do. I lived in a town of…Elder Law Attorney2 min read
