Estate Management

1. 2012 Tax Update: Maine Tax and Medicaid Law

   Learn how to avoid “cracks” in your nest egg at a free seminar for seniors Wednesday, February 8, from 10 a.m. – noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Brunswick, 2 Columbus Drive. The workshop has been … Continue

2. Maine Seniors in Danger: The Smallest Room in the House May Be the Most Dangerous for Seniors

   We all want the best for the senior loved ones in our lives. For many seniors, living independent lives at home is their main desire. Seniors are able to do so provided they are physically and mentally … Continue

3. Rich Vs. Poor in America: now it’s the seniors fault

   An Associated Press article that ran in this morning’s Portland Press Herald is titled Wealth Gap Widest Ever Between Young, Old and goes on to have what I think is an amazing subhead: young adults bear the … Continue

4. Reverse Mortgages in Maine

   Check out this great article on reverse mortgages from the April issue of Maine Ahead. Author Sharron Eastman makes some simple points: understand how reverse mortgages work, don’t be ruled by myths, look for an FHA guarantee … Continue

5. Turning Your Savings into Real Protection for Long Term Care

   by Kerry Peabody, Long Term Care Insurance specialist You’re a saver. You’ve saved diligently (something more people should do) and now you’ve got some money tucked away “just in case.” It’s your rainy day fund. It’s money … Continue

6. Glossary of Funeral Terms

   Here’s a helpful Glossary of Funeral Terms from the Maine Funeral Directors Association. ADMINISTRATOR (male)/ADMINISTRATRIX (female): person who is appointed by the court to settle the affairs of someone who has died without a will. AUTHORIZED PERSON: … Continue

7. An Embalming Primer

   Preparing the Deceased: Embalming Embalming in the United States of America became prevalent during the Civil War. Soldiers frequently died far from home and the families wanted their dead returned to them for final services. Lack of … Continue