The riddle of the Sphinx. What walks on four feet in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three at night? The answer is a human, who changes from a crawling baby to an upright adult to an elder with a cane, in the twilight of their days. It is amazing how accurate this answer is.

After decades of living in one home, many people find themselves surrounded not only by memories, but the physical manifestations they come with. The unintended consequences of saving everything from children’s drawings to old coats is a home filled to the gills. Open the spare bedroom and tell me if it has actually become a walk in closet? Go down to the basement and check if it is more of a storage shed now? It is time to declutter.

When You Lose a Partner Losing a spouse is one of life’s most painful experiences. When that spouse was also the one who managed the family’s finances, the grief can be compounded by confusion, fear, and uncertainty.

The words Reverse Mortgage can feel scary. Many home owners fear these, believing that a reverse mortgage is the first step towards losing the home. That has happened to some families, but there are many myths about what a reverse mortgage is, and what benefits it might give. Allow me to explain.

Your car is your freedom. This allows you to socialize, work, run errands, and explore without the need to rely on someone else’s busy schedule. For most of us, getting a driver’s license at the earliest possible age was therefore a necessity.

 I am often asked about the difference between a Power of Attorney (POA), and a Conservatorship. Clients sometimes wonder whether it would be better to have a Conservatorship, and when should they get that in place?