Healthy Senior Living
Aging Smart What to Tackle, When, and Who to Call
As we (or our parents) get older, the best gift we can give the family is clarity. Here’s a simple, no-stress roadmap for what to do, when to do it, (more…)
Articles by Andrea Jakob
Community News
Nosy Neighbor Nellie Can Find Out About Your Probate
Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. However, because probate involves the court system, most (more…)
Legally Speaking
The Digital Afterlife: What Happens to Your Online Life When You’re Gone?
We plan for our homes, savings, even who gets the good china. But have you thought about what happens to your online life when you’re gone? These days, we live (more…)
Legally Speaking
Supportive Child or Subtle Schemer? Spotting the Line Between Help and Harm
As our parents get older, many of us step into new roles: part chauffeur, part medication manager, part tech support (“Mom, that’s not how FaceTime works…”). For many families, one (more…)
Legally Speaking
Love, Business, and Legal Peace of Mind: Smart Planning for Couples Who Work Together
Over the years, I’ve met many wonderful couples who run a business together—some out of passion, some out of practicality, and most with a bit of both. If that sounds (more…)
Legally Speaking
Summer’s Almost Here—Are You Ready for Your Next Adventure?
As summer approaches and vacation plans take shape, it’s the perfect time to think not just about where you’re going—but how to prepare for the unexpected while you’re away. Whether (more…)
Legally Speaking
Beneficiary and Transfer-on-Death Designations: Are You Doing It Right?
Do you know which of your accounts have beneficiary designations, like transfer-on-death (TOD) or payable-on-death (POD)? Have you updated them recently? Do you know what could go wrong if there (more…)
Legally Speaking
3 Asset Protection Tips You Can Use Now
Think asset protection is just for the wealthy or high-risk professionals like doctors and lawyers? Think again! Anyone can face a lawsuit from a car accident, foreclosure, unpaid medical bills, (more…)
Legally Speaking
Do Frequent Flier Miles Expire When You Do?
Having just returned from a conference on the West Coast, I had plenty of time and gave a lot of thought to all of my accumulated frequent flier miles. As (more…)
Davie
Show Some Valentine’s Day Love
Valentine’s Day is for showing love and affection. By preparing a will and other estate planning documents, you can ensure your loved ones are well taken care of now and (more…)