http://www.lifeslastneeds.com/60http://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=234Ordinary customs and practices for attending a funeralTue, 01 Jun 2010 18:11:52 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=233Preparing for the next chapter of your life!Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:03:01 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=232Hospice began as a grassroots movement in the early 1970’s at a time when most people with terminal illnesses...Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:57:14 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=231Not long ago, a couple in their mid-60’s met with me to discuss their estate planning.Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:42:02 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=230On January 1, the federal estate tax went away – at least for the time being and perhaps for all of 2010 as envisioned back in 2001.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:33:22 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=229Home funerals are becoming an increasingly popular alternative...Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:31:02 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=228Every funeral home will charge a basic service charge. Outside of that charge includes...Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:21:09 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=227A consumer should see value in the service offered; a lack of value is perception.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:18:10 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=226Before one can attempt to answer the question, we need to understand that all funeral homes have different business models from which they operateFri, 12 Mar 2010 17:14:21 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=225A firm’s reputation is, in some circles, the most important aspect of its very existence. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:06:26 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=224Dealing with any large institutions, including life insurance companies, can be a hassle...Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:53:44 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=223In Pennsylvania, after a death, the Department of Public Welfare must be given noticeTue, 02 Mar 2010 10:20:32 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=222At the same time you are identifying all of the assets, you will want to open up an...Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:38:55 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=221One of the most pivotal considerations in choosing whether to enter a nursing home is determining how to pay for this kind of care.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:05:13 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=220In 2010, there are no federal estate taxes due no matter what the size of the estate.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:00:46 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=219Before paying any debts you will want to make sure you know what all of the debts are.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:59:18 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=218It is very important to understand, even at the time a will is drafted...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:57:36 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=217Any asset is a probate asset, which is everything other than ...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:56:07 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=216Immediately after a death, it may be necessary to enter the decedent's safe deposit box...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:54:55 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=215Ideally, the decedent will leave a detailed list ...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:41:33 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=214The executor or administrator of an estate...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:40:30 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=213 A Will written in a language other than English does not mean it is invalid.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:38:34 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=212After filing all of the needed paperwork with the correct Register of Wills...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:37:34 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=211With an understanding of the roles and responsibilities...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:35:35 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=210A Will is to be probated before the Register of the county where the decedent...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:34:13 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=209Before undertaking any probate proceedings, the best thing you could do for yourself is hire competent legal counsel. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:49:08 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=208One of the primary roles of the executor is to carry out the wishes of the decedent.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:48:04 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=207If a spouse, either willfully neglected or refused to perform the duty to support the other spouse, or willfully and maliciously...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:47:00 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=206In the event a person dies without a Will, rather than property...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:45:20 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=205An administrator, just as an executor, is responsible for handling the estate of a decedent. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:43:45 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=204 If, after a thorough search, you become satisfied that no Will exists...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:41:21 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=203Sometimes something as simple as finding a Will can result in quite an ordeal.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:40:13 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=202After the death of an individual, for legal and financial purposes, what is left is referred to as the "estate."Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:38:54 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=201Disability insurance is insurance that will help provide income and pay for medical expenses...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:34:02 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=200In the final stages of life, caregivers may often find themselves at the peak of anxiety and stress...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:56:46 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=199A nursing home contract is the single most important document...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:37:28 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=198Medical assistance or Medicaid (which separate and distinct from Medicare), is a program funded...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:28:11 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=197Catholics look at dying as a natural process. This is important in understanding some...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:29:13 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=196Can you talk briefly about how a suicide death might be handled differently than a ‘standard’ death? Is there a difference?Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:27:57 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=195Are There Funeral Traditions Specific To Catholicism? Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:20:02 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=194Can you talk a bit about grief and bereavement in the Catholic world?Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:52:52 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=193Is there a specific way to handle the deceased, in terms of both right after death and then up until the funeral? Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:33:24 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=192Can you tell us more about last rites? Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:31:54 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=191Who pays for the funeral?Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:03:07 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=190Provides an alternative view as to how an eastern religion handles/performs the final prayer/funeral ritesTue, 23 Feb 2010 18:57:07 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=189Provides legal information about embalming. Includes what a funeral director can and cannot do. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:52:06 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=188An alternative, lower cost type of burial. More and more people are doing it these days. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:45:48 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=187What you should expect to happen and what you can do to the body after the person passesTue, 23 Feb 2010 18:40:29 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=186Paying for the Funeral in AdvanceTue, 23 Feb 2010 18:34:42 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=185Survival action claims are claims made in conjunction with wrongful death actions.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:08:41 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=184There are many ways to help ensure that, at the time of your retirement, you will be financially secure and stable. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:47:11 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=183Assisted suicide refers to the process by which a person incapable of ending their life on their own seeks the aid of another person.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:41:08 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=182Euthanasia refers to the practice of the ending of one’s life in a painless manner.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:34:08 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=181Please tell us about the Catholic perspective on suicide – basic views and how it may affect one’s ability to be buried as a Catholic.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:01:04 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=180What can you tell us about religious requirements (what is expected) related to being Catholic...Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:54:29 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=179Worker’s compensation insurance is a program through which employees injured on the job may seek reimbursement for medical bills and lost wages.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:46:01 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=178Hospice and other home care agencies provide palliative care to people at the end stages of life. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:46:34 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=177Probate, which is the process by which an estate is distributed after death, can be a time-consuming and financially costly event...Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:29:31 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=176An alternative, lower cost burial. Also available for veterans. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:54:29 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=175Welfare programs are state-governed programs for people living under the minimally accepted means...Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:08:05 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=174Many states offer low-cost or no-cost Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIPs) that cover children 19 and underMon, 22 Feb 2010 10:00:06 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=173The advantages and disadvantages Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:51:27 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=172Reverse mortgages, also known as “lifetime mortgages” or “home equity conversion mortgages,” can be valuable tools...Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:52:01 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=171Wrongful death involves a situation in which a person’s death was caused by the negligent and/or willful act or acts of another person and or entity. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:30:16 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=169Depression, Grief and the Acceptance of LossWed, 02 Dec 2009 14:49:24 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=168Typical Catholic funeral traditionsFri, 27 Nov 2009 13:22:23 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=167Grief and bereavement in the Catholic worldFri, 27 Nov 2009 13:21:04 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=166Catholic perspective on handling the deceasedFri, 27 Nov 2009 13:19:08 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=165Catholic perspectives on suicide and dealing with suicideFri, 27 Nov 2009 13:11:48 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=164Religious requirements (what is expected) related to being CatholicFri, 27 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=163News and CommentaryMon, 16 Nov 2009 20:29:09 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=162A Medical Perspective on Advance Healthcare DirectivesSun, 08 Nov 2009 08:55:38 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=161An Overview of EuthanasiaWed, 21 Oct 2009 19:32:29 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=160An Overview of Green BurialsWed, 21 Oct 2009 19:18:43 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=159When attempting to define the medical definition of death, the first few questions have simple, expected answers.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:36:50 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=158Autopsy means "see for yourself". It is a post-mortem surgical operation...Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:56:14 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=157An overview of issues that are unique to GLBT couples when considering estate planning. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:41:11 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=156Life's Last Needs in the NewsMon, 12 Oct 2009 08:39:10 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=155The first question that needs to be addressed is whether the owner of the property died in house.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:20:47 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=154After the loss of a love one, a family often must secure significant costs to pay for the funeral and burial.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:59:28 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=153This article is written from the perspective of a child who is undergoing the grieving processTue, 06 Oct 2009 12:44:29 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=152Physician-assisted suicide (PAS) generally refers to a practice in which...Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:10:39 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=151Overview of Medical Definition of DeathTue, 06 Oct 2009 12:05:31 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=150Overview of Leading Causes of DeathTue, 06 Oct 2009 11:42:24 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=149The cessation of neurological death occurs when the brain is irreversibly dead.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:40:39 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=148The cessation of physical death is marked by cardiac death...Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:39:12 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=147The aftermath of the loss of a loved one is a difficult time emotionally. It can also be a difficult time financially. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:25:29 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=146Dealing with the issue of joint property and probate after the death of a lost one depends on the type of ownership. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:22:18 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=145Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) OrderThu, 01 Oct 2009 19:48:27 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=144Patient's Bill of Rights: A Modern Day Hippocratic OathThu, 01 Oct 2009 19:42:51 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=143401(k)'sMon, 28 Sep 2009 11:58:03 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=142IRA Conversions and RolloversMon, 28 Sep 2009 11:23:50 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=141An Overview of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA's) Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:20:37 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=139Property in Multiple JurisdictionsFri, 25 Sep 2009 10:24:13 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=138Insufficient Funds to pay DebtsFri, 25 Sep 2009 10:23:36 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=137Leaving Property to a MinorFri, 25 Sep 2009 10:22:39 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=136Court AccountingFri, 25 Sep 2009 10:22:00 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=135EIN (Employer Identification Number) Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:21:25 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=134Estate AccountsFri, 25 Sep 2009 10:20:38 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=133Property Going to the StateFri, 25 Sep 2009 10:20:04 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=132Short CertificatesFri, 25 Sep 2009 10:19:21 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=131EmbalmingFri, 25 Sep 2009 10:18:40 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=130ToolsFri, 25 Sep 2009 09:27:28 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=129Suggestions for Further ReadingFri, 25 Sep 2009 08:33:21 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=128POD (Payable on Death)/TOD (Transfer on Death) AccountsThu, 24 Sep 2009 12:06:08 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=127Joint TenancyThu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:58 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=126Credit Shelter TrustsThu, 24 Sep 2009 11:38:09 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=125An Overview of the Marital DeductionThu, 24 Sep 2009 11:33:57 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=124Lifetime Gifts (Intervivos Gifts)Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:14:26 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=123Long Term CareThu, 24 Sep 2009 11:05:07 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=122Overview of what does not get included in the "Estate"Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:49:41 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=121Overview of what gets included in the "Estate"Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:44:32 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=120Overview of the Self-Selection of GuardiansThu, 24 Sep 2009 09:48:34 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=119Planning a FuneralWed, 23 Sep 2009 08:25:27 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=118An Overview of the FTC Funeral RuleWed, 23 Sep 2009 07:56:44 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=117When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions...Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:51:52 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=115A collection of all resources designed to assist the caregiver.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:11:15 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=114Overview of Custodial TrustsTue, 22 Sep 2009 11:39:25 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=113Tips for Coping while a Loved One DiesTue, 22 Sep 2009 11:04:35 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=112What to Expect in Yourself when a Loved One DiesTue, 22 Sep 2009 11:01:07 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=111To qualify for most benefits; the veteran's spouse must have lived continuously with the veteran from the time of marriage until deathTue, 22 Sep 2009 09:36:34 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=110If burial will be in a private cemetery, the family may request a Government headstone or marker for the veteran’s grave.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:28:11 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=109Some Issues when Considering Life SupportTue, 22 Sep 2009 08:27:14 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=108Trust TerminologyTue, 22 Sep 2009 07:40:50 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=107Insurance, Pensions and Durable Powers of AttorneyTue, 22 Sep 2009 07:36:52 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=106The Guardian as Surrogate Decision MakerMon, 14 Sep 2009 13:46:55 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=105Guardianship OverviewMon, 14 Sep 2009 13:16:29 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=104A type of Advance Directive is a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:37:32 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=103Right to Decide on Disposition of a BodyThu, 10 Sep 2009 06:17:57 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=102The laws regarding organ donation are made by the states and they must comply with the limitations...Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:51:47 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=101Most religions do not require a body to be buried intact, in terms of having all organs included in the burial.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:16:47 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=100How might a suicide death be handled differently than a ‘standard’ death? Is there a difference?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:05:30 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=99Are there funeral traditions that are specific to Islam?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:04:09 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=98What is grief and bereavement like in the Islamic world?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:02:44 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=97Is there a specific way to handle the deceased, in terms of both right after death and then up until the funeral?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:00:16 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=96Is there a final prayer that is said, similar to last rites?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:58:37 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=95Muslim Perspective on SuicideWed, 09 Sep 2009 09:56:12 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=94Islamic Religious Requirements Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:53:49 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=93Is there a difference between a normal death and a death from suicide? Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:49:01 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=92It is quite simple; the Jewish funeral could literally be 10 minutes.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:47:50 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=91It is nearly impossible to be a Jew aloneWed, 09 Sep 2009 09:46:10 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=90Is there a specific way to handle the deceased, in terms of both right after death and then up until the funeral?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:44:20 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=89Is there a final prayer that is said, similar to last rites?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:41:02 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=88Jewish Perspectives on SuicideWed, 09 Sep 2009 09:39:41 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=87Requirements to be JewishWed, 09 Sep 2009 09:38:22 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=86After the fact of the suicide, the bible passage about nothing you can do that will take you from the love of GodWed, 09 Sep 2009 09:15:37 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=85Is there a specific way to handle the deceased, in terms of both right after death and then up until the funeral?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:13:19 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=84Is there a specific way to handle the deceased, in terms of both right after death and then up until the funeral? Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:11:49 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=83Is there a specific way to handle the deceased, in terms of both right after death and then up until the funeral? Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:10:23 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=82Is there a final prayer that is said, similar to last rites?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:09:05 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=81Lutheran Perspectives on SuicideWed, 09 Sep 2009 09:01:13 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=80Lutheran Perspective on Religious RequirementsWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:59:24 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=79A brief overview of Special Needs TrustsThu, 03 Sep 2009 13:33:21 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=78The pros and cons of having a willThu, 03 Sep 2009 13:26:16 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=77Duties that need to be taken care of before probateThu, 03 Sep 2009 13:06:28 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=76Tasks that the personal representative (executor/executrix) will perform in administering the estate. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:58:21 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=75Overview of requirements for a will. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:22:31 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=74Questions to consider to determine whether you need a will. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:37:50 GMThttp://www.lifeslastneeds.com//Articles/ViewArticles.aspx?ArticleID=73Many people write a letter of instructions for their executor and heirs. Here are some of the issues you may want to consider. 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