In a recent Associated Press/Petside.com survey, more than 40 percent of pet owners surveyed said they are worried they wouldn’t be able to afford health care for a sick dog or cat.
Filed under: Death Care News, Other Legal Matters on July 6th, 2010 | No Comments »
The family of Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Snyder filed their brief today with the United States Supreme Court.
Filed under: Death Care News, Other Legal Matters on May 24th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Up to $500 for individuals who register at Funeralwise.com.
Filed under: Death Care News, Estate Planning, Other Legal Matters, Plan Your Own, Wills & Estate Planning on April 13th, 2010 | No Comments »
If you ever wondered if surgery was more risky for the elderly, you may have your answer.
Filed under: Causes of Death, Death Care News, Other Legal Matters on December 26th, 2009 | No Comments »
Changes in tax laws are inevitable, just like death. But, a few bloggers have focused on changes in those laws and what those changes mean for individuals who need to know about them.
Filed under: Estate Planning, Other Legal Matters, Wills & Estate Planning on December 13th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Are you planning to adopt a child? Or, are you about to have surgery? Maybe you already lost a home to fire or flood, and you now realize how difficult it can be to replace important papers. Some items, such as photographs, may be impossible to replace.
Filed under: Estate Planning, Other Legal Matters, Wills & Estate Planning on October 19th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Have you ever been divorced? If you are married, you can pat yourself on the back, as you belong to the successful side of the “50 Percent Club,” or the half of all marriages that succeed.
Filed under: Estate Planning, Other Legal Matters, Wills & Estate Planning on October 9th, 2009 | No Comments »
In a previous post, we talked about patient rights. But, what are your responsibilities as a patient?
Filed under: Other Legal Matters, Patients on October 8th, 2009 | No Comments »
Have you had a surgery recently in a hospital or a clinic? Did you receive a paper that stated your rights as a patient before your surgery? Patient rights vary from state to state, so you may or may not receive information about your rights (or responsibilities) as a patient. For instance, if you live in Tennessee, you may receive notice that a facility will not honor DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders, but that they may honor a healthcare power of attorney.
Filed under: Other Legal Matters, Patients, Wills & Estate Planning on October 7th, 2009 | 1 Comment »