Dr. J. Randall Curtis, director of the Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence at the University of Washington, has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, an incurable neurologic condition. Since his diagnosis, Curtis has had numerous conversations about his goals, values and wishes for the future with his wife, Amy Hamblin, and palliative care specialists. Photo/J. Randall Curtis

Top Experts Question the Value of Advance Care Planning

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By Judith Graham REGION - For decades, Americans have been urged to fill out documents specifying their end-of-life wishes before becoming terminally ill — living wills,...

Estate planning: you can’t afford to wait

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f you’re like most people, you probably have a list of reasons why you haven’t established your estate plan.
Traits that make a good executor are someone who is trustworthy, organized, empathetic, fair and unbiased, and dependable.

Organization a key trait to being a good executor

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - The role of an executor for a someone’s estate holds a lot of responsibility. It is important for...
Boston-based attorney Marcia Wagner says apart from changing federal estate tax laws, the most important factor in estate planning may be a last will and testament.

How to avoid mistakes in estate planning

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - If you’re considering estate planning, you might be putting it off until you’re older. Keep it simple, you...
Marrying later in life does have many benefits but at times can also have some additional challenges.

Marrying later in life has considerations younger couples may not face

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Being young and in love, many people overlook things that can stress a healthy relationship. Marrying later in...

Second marriages pose challenges in estate, benefits planning

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Second marriages are as common in the 50 plus population as they are with younger married couples. Couples who have remarried are often unaware of the legal and financial implications of their marriage.