by mcl | Dec 5, 2016 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By R. Kelly Kyle When Chemical Dependency Affects Your Family A recent study showed that nearly 17 million Americans used illicit drugs in the past year. More than 24 million suffer from alcoholism. Nearly 100,000 people die from alcohol-related medical...
by mcl | Nov 2, 2016 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By ELIZABETH L. WYNN Don’t Be Fooled by Scams! While it is widely believed to be underreported, a recent study by MetLife’s Mature Market Institute estimated that seniors lose about $2.6 billion per year as a result of financial abuse. Because most individuals...
by mcl | Oct 3, 2016 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth Wynn Long-Term Care Myths Modern medicine has ensured a much longer lifespan for most of us. People are living longer, but not always “better,” which often requires an extended stay in a healthcare facility. The cost of nursing home care in...
by mcl | Sep 3, 2016 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth Wynn Remember the Digital Age in Your Estate Planning! When an individual dies, the named executor or other fiduciary is allowed access to all physical assets including letters, documents, and legal papers. However, in today’s digital age,...
by mcl | Aug 4, 2016 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth Wynn Over the years, I have often wondered how many young parents really think about who will take care of their children if they are unable to do so. Parents spend countless hours planning everything from college to swimming lessons, but never...