How to Navigate Financial Planning for Death
One of the most important lists when preparing for the death of a loved one is their list of assets. What to identify in the list of assets and why it is important to keep it up to date.
Voice of Experience: April 2024
In This Issue
The Cost of Dying in the U.S
Why is it so expensive to die in the United States? Why can’t Medicare cover all end-of-life care for seniors and do so at home? How can lawyers advocate to fix these problems?
What Is an End-Of-Life Doula?
Often in complement hospice services, an end-of-life doula provides emotional, physical, and spiritual support. End-of-life doulas provide holistic support and comfort to the dying person and their l…
How to Survive the Death of a Loved One
Many things need to be done after the death of a loved one. Death often requires immediate action to protect the property of the deceased and the welfare of survivors.
How to Write a Eulogy
Delivering a eulogy is a big responsibility, and it’s important to ensure the speech is appropriate and deeply felt. Writing and delivering a eulogy can be a very emotional experience that comes alon…
Adventures in the Law: The Unspeakable Comma Strikes Again
It is important to enunciate where a comma would go when speaking. In criminal law, the difference between the written and spoken word can mean the difference between freedom and prison.
Observations on Retirement
Each person will experience the transition to retirement differently. Finding a new routine in the wake of retirement can make the transition far less stressful.
Morbidity in Our 70s and a Modest Proposal for Response
The difference between morbidity and mortality and how both can affect your career. Ways to avoid thinking about one’s morbidities.
A Guide to Safeguarding Seniors from Cyber Threats
Seniors are frequently targeted by phishing emails and messages that appear to be from legitimate companies.
Life Lessons from Boy Scout Camp
Boy Scout rules are great guidelines for living a life of courtesy and respect for others, whether at home or at work.
Is Copyrighted Material Used by AI?
The debate over training AI systems with copyrighted works places copyright holders and AI development proponents in opposition.
Maturity
There is a sense of natural authority that attaches to maturity. A phenomenon called Approach-Avoidance Conflict can work in favor for attorneys in gaining and working with clients.
What to Do When Preparing for Burials and Cremations
What should be on your checklist for arranging and preparing a burial or cremation of a loved one? Here are the resources you should look into.