by Leslie Marenco | Jul 22, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
If you have ever wondered about the impact your body will have on the environment when you are gone, you are not alone. Traditional burial and cremation both present significant environmental challenges. When traditional burial is used, embalming fluid—typically a...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 15, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
How often do you wish you knew more about your family? When we’re young, we don’t necessarily pay attention to the stories our elders tell us. Later in life, we often become interested in knowing who and where we come from. We want to learn more about what makes us...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 8, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
We may not think about it often, but even celebrities have to take care of their aging parents. It is well known that actress, singer, and songwriter Queen Latifah plays an active role in caring for her mother, Rita Owens, who was diagnosed with heart failure more...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 1, 2016 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning
Starting a new family is always exciting and even a tad scary. This natural apprehension can be enhanced when a couple creates a blended family. Bringing children from different parents together presents challenges – and those challenges are multiplied when the couple...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 30, 2016 | Articles, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Special Needs Planning
Thanks to advances in medical treatment and the development of assistive technologies, individuals with special needs are living longer and more productive lives today, than ever before. While this is positive news, it presents a unique set of estate planning...