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PRESS RELEASE: LegalWills.co.uk Launches DIY Online Legal Will Service
The new, online service from Legalwills.co.uk allows individuals to prepare their will, in the
convenience of their own home, for a fraction of the cost of hiring a lawyer.
A Last Will and Testament - The Worst Excuses For Not Having One
What should every adult have, but nearly three quarters do not?
An up-to-date Last Will and Testament.
Most people do not have a legal Will because of these top 10 excuses.
Where There's A Will...
The one thing in life that is guaranteed is death, and
it is never too early to start thinking about your last wishes.
Living Wills
Death and dying-it's something that many people avoid talking about. But
refusing to talk about it and make your end of life decisions can cause
you--and your family--more grief and money than you may know.
Everybody's going to die, so we all need Wills
It may not be a pleasant thought to think about, but it happens.
Everyone will die, and not all of us will die peacefully on our
deathbed. It is vital that everyone, including teens, have a will.
Poll: More planning ahead for death, living wills
People are more likely these days to plan for their own death or talk to
close relatives about the subject that many have long been inclined to
avoid, a poll found.
Promoting Advance Directives
Society has paid a price for not recognizing the value of advance
directives.
End of Life Care
There are a great many care options for the last days of life. Emotional
and philosophical concerns, deciding where to receive care, and legal
documents (such as advance directives, a health care proxy, and a living
will) need to be discussed, decided, and legally secured to ensure you
receive the treatment you want.
Gay Wills: Giving You The Choice
Under current legislation, if you don't make a Will your gay partner has
no automatic right to your estate.
Wills Protect Children's Interests
Your will may be the most important document you ever create for your
children.
Clearing Up Estate Document Confusion
Few topics confuse investors more than figuring out what estate-related
documents they need. Living Wills, Living Trusts, and Powers of Attorney
are just a few of the terms that most find hard to define, let alone
understand.
Be specific about your final wishes
What is the difference between advance directives and DNR (Do Not
Resuscitate)? What should I do?
Legal Issues of Elderhood
There are four crucial documents each senior citizen should have: 1. An
updated and valid will; 2. A durable power of attorney; 3. A living
will; 4. A durable power of attorney for health care.
Living Wills Can Help In Hard Times
Q: My family and my doctor have been pushing me to sign a living will.
I'm not comfortable signing a living will at this time. Do I really need
one, or is this something I can do without?
Think About Your Estate Planning Checklist
You may think it's too soon to do estate planning. Yet, none of us can
predict the future - so you'll want to be prepared for anything.
Digital Inheritance Raises Legal Questions
As more of our personal lives go digital, family members, estate
attorneys and online service providers are increasingly grappling with
what happens to those information bits when their owners die.
Families Need To Communicate End-of-Life Wishes
What do "quality of life," "heroic measures" and "dying with dignity"
mean to you? What kind of care would you want if you were unable to
speak for yourself? What are your hopes and fears about the medical
treatments you might or might not receive? What makes life worth living
or, conversely, not worth living?
What Next?
So, you've planned carefully, consulted the professionals and have your
estate plan in order. Have you considered, however, what would happen if
you became incapacitated or died suddenly? Would your spouse, family,
attorney-in-fact or successor trustee know what to do?
Young, Single and in Need of an Estate Plan
Remember that hilarious episode of "Friends" where Ross convinces
Rachel, Phoebe and the others to sit down and write their wills and
designate durable power of attorney to each other in the event something
should happen to them?
Little Things Cause Big Problems After Death
Death and taxes. We can't avoid them. And though we talk about taxes,
death is a subject most of us avoid. We know it's out there and coming
this way. Yet, we don't discuss it.
End-of-life Issues
Few things are more unnatural than talking about the end of one's life.
It is a very uncomfortable topic to discuss with your partner, children,
family and sometimes even your health-care provider.
As a Life Ebbs, the Ultimate Family Quarrel
Many people will put off the writing of a Living Will thinking that
their family will be able to agree on the most appropriate care.
Countless press articles suggest that the 30 minutes or so that it will
take to prepare a Living Will is time very well spent.
Florida Supreme Court Decision Highlights
Importance of Getting Health Care Wishes in Writing
Elder Law Attorneys Offer Nine Tips to a Living Will, Health Care Proxy
and Health Care Power of Attorney
The Desperate Case of Terri Schiavo
The lengthy legal battle over the fate of Terri Schiavo in Florida has
heightened people’s interest in Living Wills and the Healthcare Power of
Attorney.
Get Cracking On Will
People, in general, are often hesitant to prepare wills. There's a
number of reasons for this.
Digital Wills Concept Tested in Australia
People have been known to hide their wills in some pretty unusual
locations, but concealing one in digital form inside a watch may take
some beating.
Member wins Six Feet Under DVD set during "Make A Will Month"
LegalWills.co.uk ran a "Six Feet Under" contest. This contest was to
promote the October "Make A Will Month".
PRESS RELEASE: PartingWishes.com
Introduces New Online U.S. Legal Will Service
PartingWishes.com announces a revolutionary new service, enabling
consumers to create and update their Wills over the Internet. Now, from
the comfort and privacy of their own home, all that a consumer needs is
an Internet connection and about 30 minutes to create a custom Will that
is legal in their local jurisdiction.
U.S. Online Legal Will Creation Service is now
Available
PartingWishes.com is pleased to announce that the MyWill™
service is now available for our U.S. members. (This service was made
available to our Canadian members earlier this year.)
A Death In The Family Brings Financial Issues
Here's a list of my top financial issues to consider when your spouse or
common-law partner (CLP) dies.
Canadian Online Legal Will Creation Service is now Available
Who will care for your children? Who inherits your house, your money, or
your prized baseball card collection? At PartingWishes.com we have
removed the obstacles to writing a Will. It is convenient, low cost, and
simple.
PRESS RELEASE: LegalWills.co.uk Launches Unique Internet
Estate Planning Services
LegalWills.co.uk has launched a unique portfolio of services that
allows consumers to communicate their final wishes to loved ones after
they have passed away. The interactive web site includes services for
describing funeral wishes, drafting a legal Will and preparing
multimedia messages.
Elders' 'Day-At-A-Time' Approach Neglects Planning
Senior citizens must ensure that their Will, Living Will, Power of
Attorney, funeral plans and healthcare directives are in order.
Family
Feud Over Ted Williams Body
The family feud over Ted Williams' body deepened when his Will showed
that he wanted to be cremated, but the executor of his estate said the
slugger later decided to be frozen.
Wills
Can Leave a Bitter Legacy
Poor planning, vague bequests may lead to family feuds, lawyers warn.
Stuart Adamson of Big Country dies without a Will
A number of high profile cases have made headlines in North America
which demonstrate the importance of writing a Will and keeping it up to
date.
Same-sex Partners Should Each Write a Legal Will
News articles highlight the importance of writing a will in same-sex
relationships.
More Than Half of Americans Don't Have a Will, Says New Survey by FindLaw
According to a recent survey,
59% of American adults don't have a will, giving them little control or input
into issues, such as what will happen to their assets and any minor children,
after they die.
CBC's Market Place attacks the Canadian Legal Will Kit
(also known as the Canadian National Will Kit,
the Canadian National Will Guide, and the
Complete Canadian Will Guide)
Consumer affairs TV show 'Market Place' attacks a product called the
Canadian Legal Will Kit, and questions the use of all Do-It-Yourself
Will kits.
Complete Strangers May Get a Share of Your Estate
Another case demonstrating the consequences of dying without a Will has
been reported in California. This time the California Supreme Court
reluctantly decided that a widow whose husband died without a Will must
share his property with his half siblings, even though he never knew of
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News Headlines - March 10, 2010
Reduce Estate Tax By Making Gifts
You can do a lot to minimize your estate taxes before you die. One way is to make some gifts.
Nightmare On Elm Street
Declining home prices and higher adjustable rate mortgage payments spell big trouble for some borrowers.
Choosing The Right Financial Adviser
Like hiring a personal trainer, finding the right financial adviser can help whip your finances into shape.
Pay Death To Go Away
Five ways to turn your wealth into health.
Insuring The Future
Newlyweds need protection now more than ever.
Taxes: Estate Planning
You can't take it with you, but you don't have to give it all to the government either.
Estate Planning
Here are ten things you need to know about estate planning.
Estate Planning In The Digital Age
If you died, could anyone access your online accounts? Here's how to protect and pass on your digital assets.
You're Dead, Now What?
An estate plan will help your loved ones avoid delays, legal problems and uncertainty.
Grandma's Got A Boyfriend, Now What?
The older you are, the more complicated your finances, especially if you're combining households.
Conservative adviser pushes for Whitehall 'living wage' (Guardian Unlimited)
Head of strategy at loggerheads with party over plan to help lowliest workers in government departments David Cameron's head of strategy is losing a battle that would see the Conservative party introduce a higher minimum wage across Whitehall, the Guardian has learned. Steve Hilton wants his party to announce a higher rate, the so-called "living wage" of £7.60 – which is £1.80 more than the ...
Fine Living debuts abroad in April (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Fine Living Network, a full-spectrum lifestyle television channel and interactive brand, will debut April 1 across more than 60 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Now Playing: 3-D TV in Your Living Room (CBS News)
Samsung, Panasonic Start Selling 3-D TVs, Glasses in U.S. Stores This Week; Prices Start at $3,000 for 46-inch Screen
Japanese electronics giant Sony to start selling 3-D TVs in June (New York Daily News)
Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will start selling 3-D televisions in June, joining a competitive industrywide push to convince consumers to embrace the technology for their living rooms.
EPA Names Masco Home Services' Environments For Living(R) Program 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named the Environments For Living program as a 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its work.
Samsung, Panasonic start selling 3-D TVs this week (San Jose Mercury News)
NEW YORK — Samsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. stores this week, inaugurating what TV makers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in the living room.
Memorable Nights of Red Hot Jazz at The Living Room (Thaipr.net)
Renowned as Bangkok's premier jazz venue, The Living Room at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection hotel, has a sparkling line-up of world-class international musicians guaranteed to keep
March is Living Well Month; Get back on track (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
Sharon Kuhns, University of Illinois We are well into the New Year, and you’ve slacked off on your exercise and your diet. If your New Year’s plan was to get in better shape, get back on track during Living Well Month.
Green living with Ed Begley Jr. (CNN)
Actor Ed Begley Jr., best known for his roles in "St. Elsewhere," "The West Wing," and "Best in Show" (he's also twice appeared on "The Simpsons"), is the star of "Living with Ed."
Former Maine Resident, Second Oldest Person Living on Earth, Dies in New Hampshire (WABI Bangor)
Mary Josephine Ray was certified as the oldest person living in the United States. Her granddaughter, Katherine Ray, says she died in a Westmoreland, NH, nursing home Sunday at 114 years, 294 days old. Ray was a Madison, Maine resident for nearly 60 years, a funeral will be held there thursday . . .
SAGE to host program on advance medical directives (MyCentralJersey.com)
SUMMIT — “The Importance of Using and Understanding Advance Medical Directives and Health Care Proxies” is the topic to be addressed at a free presentation to be offered at SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St. on Tuesday, March 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Veterans being surveyed in advance of VA clinic opening (Cadillac News)
CADILLAC - The Veterans Administration has confirmed it is still on track to open a clinic in Cadillac by the end of the year.
Living Wills and Advance Directives Often Ignored by Doctors (Senior Journal)
Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice? Contact a lawyer. click here
Health and Fitness calendar (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
Fitness events Tennessee Trails Association: Saturday, hike the Tour de Wolf Trail in Shelby Farms Park. Meet 9 a.m. at the Visitor Center for a 3- to 4-mile easy hike. Call 755-5635.The 4th annual Daffodil Dash: Saturday at Memphis Botanic Garden. MRTC 3-mile certified route, 1-Mile Family Fun Run. Registration 8 a.m.; race starts 10 a.m. Advance registration $20 ($25 after today); $10 ages ...
Health & Safety Fair offers free testing, exhibits (Eastern Arizona Courier)
The annual Gila Valley Health & Safety Fair will feature health and safety information from more than 40 organizations, including presentations about a new incisionless procedure to treat gastric reflux.
Local nursing homes fined (Adirondack Daily Enterprise)
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has fined two local nursing homes several thousand dollars each for deficiencies the agency uncovered during inspections last year.
The EU's new diplomatic service (EurActiv)
Introduced by the Lisbon Treaty, the European External Action Service is intended to give the Union a greater role in foreign policy. Yet its scope and competences are the subject of fierce debate among EU countries.
Medical tourism: Cheaper treatments have pros and cons (New Haven Register)
In the past, “medical tourists” — those who travel overseas to have procedures done — typically were wealthy. But with many consumers’ budgets strapped and the rising cost of medical care, a growing number of Americans are traveling elsewhere to have operations and procedures in an attempt to save money.
Parents, care providers dislike kindergarten change (Owen Sound Sun Times)
Parents and child-care providers up in arms about changes to the public school board's kindergarten schedule for next school year hope there's time to change the board's mind. But they say the Bluewater District School Board should have consulted them first.[...]
Black and Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries with heart failure less likely to receive hospice care (News-Medical-Net)
Black and Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries with heart failure appear less likely to receive hospice care than white patients with the same condition, according to a report in the March 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Residential wind power on agenda (Post-Tribune)
CROWN POINT -- In about six months, the city should have on its books an ordinance that will give direction to eco-minded residents who want to install their own wind power systems. The Plan Commission gave Curt Graves, the city's director of community development, permission to research and develop an ordinance to control the electricity-producing devices, which could range from small vertical ...
Seven Carpenters to Sue Over Power Plant Explosion (NBC Connecticut)
Seven carpenters will file a lawsuit on Tuesday over injuries suffered in the 620-megawatt power plant explosion in Middletown on Feb. 7.
City Attorney Explains Potential Pension Bombshell (Voice of San Diego)
San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith brought the noise on pension reform at City Council on Monday afternoon, publicly stating his belief that city employees could be responsible for part of the city's $2.1 billion unfunded pension liability.
Common Council member seeks wind-power debate (The Buffalo News)
Imagine power-producing windmills towering over a South Buffalo commerce park, or situated near Buffalo's water pumping station on Lake Erie.
Ala. judge asks state attorney general to say which side of bingo issue he's on (Montgomery Advertiser)
Alabama's attorney general has legal authority over the governor's antigambling task force and must take a position in court on its efforts to shut down electronic bingo casinos, a judge ruled Monday.
Judge will decide on power of Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
A judge's decision on whether the Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board has the right to arrest reports and other matters from the G-20 summit could ultimately determine how much power the board has.
Obama wants more nuclear power, but what about the waste? (Crosscut)
Let's get this straight: Barack Obama wants to build more nuclear power plants. More nuclear power plants will generate more radioactive waste. The nation doesn't have a place to store that waste long-term. The nation does, however, have a plan to build a nuclear repository at Nevada's Yucca Mountain where highly radioactive waste from the nation's nuclear plants, from its plutonium-production ...
No court has power to allow secret evidence (Daily Telegraph)
Three of the country's top judges were told that no court has the power to allow secret evidence to be used by the Government in a damages claim being brought by six former Guantanamo Bay detainees.
Rowlett council removes city attorney as city prosecutor overseer (The Rowlett Lakeshore Times)
The Rowlett City Council removed city attorney David Berman from his role as supervisor over city prosecutor Pamela Harrell Liston with a 5-2 vote at Tuesday’s council meeting. Mayor John Harper and Councilman Patrick Jackson cast the dissenting votes.
Judges told they have no power to allow secret evidence in Guantanamo case (Times Online)
Three of the country’s top judges were told yesterday that they had no power to allow ministers to use secret evidence in fighting a damages claim by six former Guantanamo Bay detainees over alleged ill-treatment.
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