PHOTOS PROVIDED In early September, participants in Covenant Cafe enjoyed a picnic at the Wayne Township Nature Park in McElhattan. Attendees enjoyed a presentation of a State Flower Quilt by the Master Gardeners, took part in a flower-themed Bingo and enjoyed delicious food.
Most married couples avoid one difficult question: “What happens if I die first?” “What happens if I die first?” The question may seem morbid and uncomfortable, so many couples avoid it and assume they already know the answer. Yet asking it means facing your own mortality and considering what your death would leave your spouse to manage. What are the typical estate planning assumptions? “My spouse will keep the house.” “The kids will inherit everything eventually.” “My spouse would never remarry.” “We have wills, so everything is taken care ...
PHOTOS PROVIDED Participants in Covenant Cafe and volunteers recently celebrated the program’s 10th anniversary with a trip on the Hiawatha in Williamsport. The group enjoyed a nice trip up and down the West Branch of the Susquehanna. Prior to the boat ride, the group held a picnic lunch ...
Alzheimer’s Disease affects millions of Americans and can diminish the ability to manage financial matters, including the ability to pay household bills. While some bills can be paid via auto payment or directly debited from a bank account, others — such as real estate taxes — may ...
PHOTOS PROVIDED Participants in Covenant Cafe’s July session enjoyed a celebration of National Ice Cream Day and were visited by a local historical figure. Volunteer Pam Blesh, dressed as Dolley Madison for the celebration. She read the Declaration of Ice Cream Day for the participants ...
Many people believe that once they sign a Power of Attorney, it can be used whenever it is needed. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. A Power of Attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, but there are situations where a bank, investment company or other institution may refuse to accept or delay acting on it. Understanding these issues before an emergency occurs can save your family time, money and frustration. 1. Your Power of Attorney Does Not Include the Required Notice Pennsylvania law requires every Financial Power of Attorney to ...
