by Somita Basu to Women’s Issues
As the mid-term elections approach, our thoughts turn to that heady, idealistic, intellectually challenging, patriotic, serious subject that is politics. Not so much, you say? We tend to agree. Politics, its accompanying media coverage and dumbed down dialogue seems...
Read Moreby Somita Basu to Estate Planning
You may not know it, but this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. I know, you’re devastated that you didn’t know this earlier. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this wonderfully exciting (!) week, a little...
Read Moreby Somita Basu to Estate Planning, Wills
Everyone who hasn’t been under a literary rock the last few decades knows that Michael Crichton was a prolific writer. Literary success came to him relatively early in life with ‘The Andromeda Strain’ and continued with a number of...
Read Moreby Somita Basu to Conservatorship, Healthcare Directive, Power of Attorney
Rock-n-rollers across the world were not rocking or rolling so much as reeling from the news that guitarist Malcolm Young of the legendary band AC/DC (pronounced ‘Acca Dacca’ if you live Down Under. No, really.) Is suffering from dementia...
Read Moreby Somita Basu to Estate Planning, Family Law, Trusts
Let’s pretend we’re George Clooney for a minute. Ok, stop looking in the mirror for a second and consider his situation: He’s a wealthy and successful producer, director, and actor, and just married a successful human rights lawyer. Since...
Read Moreby Somita Basu to Healthcare Directive
Joan Rivers was in a coma for several days following a minor medical procedure. According to reports, it fell to her daughter, Melissa Rivers, to make the decision to end life support.
Read Moreby Somita Basu to Life Insurance Trusts, Trusts
As you’re undoubtedly aware (right?!), September is Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM). That makes now a good time to stop and consider what life insurance you have and what you might need because, just like your broader estate...
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