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...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 24, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
When you picture a “normal” family, what do you see? Is it the traditional notion of one male parent and one female parent, two kids, and a family pet? Or do you see something different? Or perhaps you reject the notion of a “normal” family altogether? Recent court...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 17, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
People who are nearing the age of 65 should be making plans for the transition from private health care to Medicare. It is not a simple process or one that happens automatically. You have to initiate the enrollment process at a specific time or suffer a monetary...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 10, 2016 | Articles, Uncategorized
Laws and rules are created within organized societies to regulate interaction and protect citizens. A classic example is the American system of traffic laws, designed to promote consistent traffic flow while reducing accidents. When everyone understands how a four-way...
