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‘Forever After’: Thoughts on Dying and Death

Sandra Butler’s essay, excerpted from “The Kitchen Is Closed: And Other Benefits of Being Old,” examines the 80-year-old’s thoughts on ...
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8/2/2022 | By Sandra Butler

older woman looking out of window - photo by Luna4, Dreamstime. Eighty-year-old Sandra Butler shares her thoughts on dying, on death, on her postmortem body, and on policies that dictate our options.

Families Should Keep Military Discharge Papers

The proud daughter of a veteran shares her experience after her father’s death, explaining the urgency for families to keep ...
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7/25/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

World War II veteran medals. Photo by Cheryl Casey, Dreamstime. The daughter of a veteran explains the need for families to keep military discharge papers in a safe place – and what can happen otherwise.

10 Meaningful Sympathy Gifts Instead of Flowers

When you hear that a friend has lost a loved one, you naturally desire to help in whatever way you ...
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6/14/2022 | By Faith Boluwatife

porcelain dove, ribbon, candle, and white roses signifying mourning. Photo by Hámor Szabolcs, Dreamstime. Meaningful sympathy gifts show love to a grieving friend. These 10 ideas go beyond flowers: memorial trees and jewelry, practical ideas, etc.

Dividing an Estate: Should Everyone Get Equal?

A woman whose three grown children treat her very differently wonders about dividing an estate among them. Should she split ...
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6/13/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

woman on swing pondering question - photo by Robert Bayer, Dreamstime. A woman questions dividing an estate among her three grown children: based on how they treat her or a three-way split? “Ask Amy” weighs in.

8 Important End-of-Life Documents

While you may be aware of the benefits of writing a will, other important end-of-life documents can be equally beneficial, ...
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6/6/2022 | By Faith Boluwatife

man meeting with lawyer photo by Natee Meepian Dreamstime. Besides a will, there are other important end-of-life documents that cover a mix of situations from medical concerns to after-death matters.

When Family Won’t Make Estate Plans

A woman in her 60s is concerned about her older sister who has done nothing to prepare for the inevitability ...
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5/20/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

stubborn elderly women on a park bench. photo by Motortion Dreamstime. Family worries about a 75-year-old mom without a will, power of attorney, AMD, etc. What can be done when family won’t make estate plans?

10 Ways to Memorialize a Loved One

Among the saddest occasions in our lives is losing a loved one. As we mourn their passing, we may feel ...
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3/22/2022 | By Megan Mullen

Metal Urn Of Ashes At A Funeral Photo By Anze Furlan Dreamstime. For article, These 10 ways to memorialize a loved one can help you mourn their passing, celebrate their lives, and extend their memory.

Ask Amy: Family Issues Over Inherited Land

The family issues over inherited land surprises one woman, who feels a strong pull to the property of her ancestors. ...
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2/28/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

Road Through Farmland with fences, cows, red barns, pasture land, and rolling hills. Photo By Denise P Lett Dreamstime. For article, Family issues over inherited land surprises a woman who feels pulled to her ancestors' property and gets ideas for managing the inheritance.

Dividing Family Possessions: ‘Creating Legacy Through Objects’

In “Creating Legacy Through Objects” in her book Squint: Re-visioning the Second Half of Life, author and professional senior move ...
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2/4/2022 | By Margit Novack

Old Tea Set And Pieces Photo By Alexander Bernardo | Dreamstime. For article, In her book “Squint,“ Margit Novack explores heartwarming ways of dividing family possessions, both legacy heirlooms and meaningful odds and ends.

Aquamation and Eco-Friendly Burial Methods

When South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu died recently at the age of 90, it was revealed he had requested that ...
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1/10/2022 | By Seniors Guide Staff

Concept Of Death - older man sitting on a park bench but fading from the picture. Photo By Motortion Dreamstime. For article on Aquamation and eco-friendly burial methods