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Just as we are encouraged to change the batteries in our smoke detectors when we go off, or on, daylight savings time, I’d like to encourage you to take the time to review your estate planning documents and to make important choices for your legal and financial future. It’s easy to procrastinate on making important decisions because they are time consuming or tedious. If you do procrastinate and then a crisis arises, it may be too late to fix the problem. Here are some of the planning issues you should review and resolve. Update your Will or Trust. It may seem obvious, but often people delay this task even as their life changes dramatically. If you have had children (or grandchildren) since your last Will or Trust was written, then it’s time to update. If your children have had health issues or a divorce, you should seek legal advice about changing your Will. If your financial situation has changed, or if you or your spouse has had serious health issues, then you should review this part of your plan. Check your beneficiary designations. The forms for your retirement accounts, pension plans, annuities and insurance policies make it clear how you want these assets to pass at your death. Please keep in mind that your Last Will and Testament will not control the disposition of these assets if you designate beneficiaries. If you have on-line access to these accounts, you may be able to check the designations and update them online. Review your Durable Power of Attorney (POA). A law went into effect October 1, 2016 regarding Powers of Attorney and your POA may need to be revised. You should also review your advance medical directives. If you don’t have these tools as part of your plan, then now is the time to get them in place. They are your opportunity to designate the right people to make your financial and medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them for yourself. The alternative in Connecticut is court-ordered Daniel O. Tully conservatorship. This process is costly and cumbersome. If you have these tools in place, then you should ensure that the people you have designated as your agents are still willing and able to serve in those positions, and that the tools reflect current state law. Even young adults should make their wishes clear, especially in advance medical directives, which include the Living Will. Review your life insurance and financial plan. The life insurance review should be part of your overall financial review. You may have purchased life insurance as a means to replace income to take care of your children or spouse. Your children may be grown and you may have other assets that will be sufficient to take care of your spouse. On the other hand, if you do have a young family or have taken on a large mortgage, then you may need to increase your life insurance. Life insurance is less expensive when you are young and healthy. Review your other insurance policies. Ensure that your homeowner’s policy sufficiently covers potential losses. If you have acquired some expensive items like art or jewelry, then you may need separate coverage. You may be able to save some money on premiums by raising your deductibles on your homeowner’s or automobile insurance. You should also review your flood insurance limits if you live in an area that requires it. For extra liability protection, you should investigate an umbrella insurance policy. If you do not already have long-term care insurance, then you should consider it as part of your overall plan. Think about the big picture. Take the time to reassess your long-term goals and plans. If you do this, then you can adjust your estate and financial plan to meet your goals. 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And, in some parts of the world, it’s still a popular way of life. Here in the U.S., Pew Research Center estimates that some 64 million Americans—20% of the overall population—live in households that include two adult generations. It’s a trend that appears to be on the rise, and one that was likely influenced by the pandemic. Nonetheless, there are a variety of reasons a family might consider setting up a multi-generational household. There can be many financial and familial benefits to cohabitating with multiple generations, but reaping those benefits depends on laying the right foundation to ensure that everyone is both happy and protected. Depending on the circumstance, a multi-generational family group might include young adult kids coming back home after college, or middle-aged kids who have been laid off from work or have come home to help care for aging parents. Conversely, many people entering their so-called golden years opt to move in with their grown children, sometimes financing the building of an in-law apartment onto an existing home. Regardless of the specifics, it’s important to plan ahead, and plan carefully. What might seem like a simple enough idea at the outset can become painfully complicated if unexpected changes throw a wrench into the works. There are so many different scenarios, and within each one there are many potential opportunities for things to go sideways, leaving some or all family members in an uncomfortable (or even untenable) situation. For instance, let’s say mom finances the addition of an in-law apartment proceeds are divided equally among the co-owners (unless there is another agreement stating otherwise). Joint Ownership: Unlike TIC, if Metro News Service to the home owned by her son and daughter-in-law. - Is she guaranteed residency for as long as she wants? - How will day-to-day living expenses be covered, and by whom? - If mom needs care, are her son and daughter-in-law obligated to provide that? How will that care be paid for? - If the son and daughter-in-law have kids, does mom automatically become the babysitter? - And, say mom has two other kids—how does the money she contributed to build the addition figure into the inheritances of all her children? Is it considered an advance on the homeowner’s inheritance, a trade for housing? - What if the son’s company transfers him to another state? - What if the son and daughter-inlaw get divorced? As you can see, things can get messy pretty quickly—both in terms of the daily minutia of cohabiting and in terms of the big picture. B4 Connecticut PRIME TIME • November 2021 One helpful tool is a written “life use agreement” or “caregiver contract.” This document spells out all the details about ownership interest, contributions to expenses, and contingency plans for a variety of possible changes in circumstance. It might feel a little awkward to establish a legal document to define living arrangements between parent and adult child, but it’s a lot more awkward if there isn’t any agreement and things go off the rails. One key aspect of these kinds of agreements is to establish the type of home ownership. There are a number of options, each with its own pros and cons: Tenants in Common: In a “TIC” arrangement, each tenant (in this case, mom, son, and daughter-in-law) owns a share of the property. Upon the death of any tenant, that individual’s share goes to whomever they name in their Will as part of the probate process; and if the property is sold while all tenants are still living, all one joint owner of a property dies, their share automatically passes to the other joint owners without having to go through probate. Exactly like TIC, any proceeds from the sale of a jointly owned property will be divided equally among all co-owners. Life Estate: In a life estate, an individual—usually the parent of an adult child homeowner—is named as a “life tenant,” meaning they have the right to stay in the home until they die. When a life tenant dies, their ownership passes automatically to “remainder men” (anyone the life tenant names) equally. Like joint ownership, this process avoids probate. Trust: Placing a home in trust allows for the greatest level of flexibility. The trust can be drafted to capture the exact preferences of the individuals involved to a high level of detail. It can also include contingency plans to cover any time that the original circumstance changes. Trusts also avoid probate. It’s a lot to think about, but that shouldn’t dissuade anyone from exploring the possibilities. There are so many wonderful ways that living in a multi-generational household can improve quality of life for everyone in the house. Being together under one roof can not only be a financially smart move, it can also give family members peace of mind, make it easier to manage care, and provide uncounted opportunities for kids, parents, and grandkids to share their lives. Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri is an estate planning, elder care, special needs, litigation and probate law firm with five offices in the state, including Berlin and Simsbury. More information is available at czepigalaw.com ׉ 7cassandra://MEVy-fktgXZZNehMk_tfJWoDdnxfAVpJjE15Yl5bmAY.`a~.y=!o׉EColumn Do your financial plans consider memory loss? Memory loss can creep up over time or be a sudden devastating hit with a stroke. Let’s face it, it’s something we would prefer not to think about. But we must, because the Journal of the American Medical Association has reported that managing personal finances is one of the first life activities to decline with cognitive impairment and early stages of memory loss. What should be done to protect your financial plan if your memory fails? First, and most critical, is to have a durable power of attorney in place so that a trusted family member or members can access financial records and accounts. A “durable” power of attorney means that it is still valid, even if you no longer are competent to make decisions. Up until about 30 years ago, going back to colonial times, the law presumed that if a person did not have the power to make decisions themselves, that person could not give a power of attorney to someone else for a power that they themselves no longer had. But with people living longer the entire reason that a power of attorney is done is in anticipation that there may be cognitive decline. So the law was changed and language was put in the power of attorney that “This Power of Attorney shall not be affected by the subsequent disability or incompetence of the principal or by the lapse of time since its date of execution.” In 2016, the law was further changed so that all Connecticut powers of attorney are considered durable. That is one step. But think about this. It is very difficult for someone else, such as your spouse or child, to figure out what you own and where the important documents are. The crucial step is to make a list of all your bank and brokerage accounts, life insurance policies, annuity and any other type of investments. That should include the phone numbers, mail addresses, email addresses and location of the person or office you deal with. Another step is to organize and have important information in one place and tell your family where that list is located. Better yet, give your spouse and at least one other family member a copy of that list. It won’t do any good if you can’t remember where it is and they don’t know. That list should include names and contact information for your doctors, accountants, lawyer and financial managers. Stephen Allaire Nowadays that should include account login information and passwords. If you have a safe deposit box or US Savings bonds or stock certificates or insurance policies, list them and where they are kept. Are they in that little strong box in your bedroom closet or in a bank safe deposit box? Or somewhere else? A serious growing problem for those with significant memory loss, is that it makes people more susceptible to the many financial scams preying on the elderly. Some time ago a grandfather came to me terrified that his grandson had been kidnapped and the phone caller demanded cash be sent. His grandson was in college and a simple call to the grandson’s cell phone foiled the attempted scam. Writing this article reminds me that my lists are out of date, and that my family should have an updated copy of the financial and medical information and contacts in their possession, and not just tucked away in that drawer in my desk. So like me, compile those lists and contact information before you put it aside and forget to do it. And give them to your family. Attorney Stephen O. Allaire and Attorney Halley C. Allaire are partners in the law firm of Allaire Elder Law, members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc., with offices at 271 Farmington Ave., Bristol, 860-259-1500, or on the web at www.allaireelderlaw.com. If you have a question, send a written note to either Attorney Allaire at Allaire Elder Law, LLC, 271 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010, and they may use your question in a future column. 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Seniors get to learn about mammals, reptiles and birds By ERICA DRZEWIECKI @DRZEWIECKINBH Did you know that Connecticut is home to both venomous and non-venomous snakes? Or that porcupines live up in the northern counties, close to the Mass. border? Dozens of people listened keenly to these and other facts shared by Adam Marzi, education coordinator with the New Britain Youth Museum’s Hungerford Nature Center during a recent presentation he gave at the Plainville Senior Center. Entitled, “Mammals, Reptiles and Birds...Oh My!” - the program featured live animals who call Hungerford home, representing all of the aforementioned classes of vertebrates. “This one would grab a bird or a mouse, wrap around it and give it one last hug,” Marzi said as a boa constrictor slithered down his arm B6 Connecticut PRIME TIME • November 2021 and around his hand, seeking only warmth, not food. “This snake is 15 years old and she is not afraid of humans,” he explained. “She has been to many programs with me.” Seniors had a chance to pet the snake before making acquaintance with an Eastern Box Turtle. “He likes nothing more than a big old strawberry,” Marzi told them of the turtle’s diet. The non-aquatic species is native to Connecticut and defends itself against predators like coyotes and foxes by slinking underneath its rock-hard shell. The turtle also made its rounds before Marzi introduced his next guest: a hen. “Chickens were bred not to fly,” he said as the bird walked around the room, pecking at bits of corn thrown on the floor for it to eat. “To get this body off the ground its wings would have to be out to ׉ 7cassandra://CS0wTaBAAH7-kcNVOgGB3kYcr6E4Z2ghBE_e9XR-l7k/`a~.y=!o׉E here,” he added, moving his hands away at an arm’s length. Chickens’ feet and claws are reminiscent of extinct members of the Earth’s Mesozoic Era. “These feet are about as close as you’ll get to seeing a dinosaur’s feet,” Marzi said. Most among the group had never caught sight of a hedgehog until that very day. “If any predator comes up it will curl up and stick its head inside its body and become a softballsize ball of pain,” Marzi said. This particular hedgehog, however, was named “Nugget” and its familiarity with the human species allowed people to touch it safely. Finally, seniors were introduced Erica Drzewiecki | Staff Education Coordinator Adam Marzi from the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park. to a chinchilla named “Pepper” with black and white coloring. Native to the Andes Mountains, this one can jump three feet into the air, Marzi told them. 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Marzi and other Hungerford staff present wildlife programming at senior centers, schools, libraries and other places. 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Don’t be tempted to put off your mammogram this year because of the coronavirus pandemic; it could put you at serious risk. Take precautions now and schedule or keep your mammogram appointment. A mammogram uses special x-ray images to look for abnormal changes in the breast. The results are recorded directly into a computer for a radiologist to review and interpret. A mammogram allows the doctor to have a closer look for changes in breast tissue that may or may not be felt during a breast exam. Breast changes occur in almost all women. Most of these changes are not cancer and are called “benign,” but only a doctor can know for sure. The risk of breast cancer increases with age. That’s why it’s crucial for all women 45 and older to get regular mammograms. Bristol Health recommends that you take the actions below, once you have reached these age milestones: At age 40: You have the choice to mammography, depending on your preferences and discussion with your doctor; At age 75+: Continue getting regular mammograms if you’re in good health Mammograms don’t prevent breast cancer, but it can save your life by finding breast cancer as early as possible. Sometimes a mammogram shows dense breast tissue. Dense breast tissue refers to the appearance of breast tissue on a mammogram. It’s a normal and common finding. On a mammogram, non-dense breast tissue appears dark and transparent. Dense breast tissue appears as a solid white area on a mammogram, which makes it difficult to see through. This makes breast cancer screening more difficult and it increases the risk that cancer won’t be detected on a mammogram. Review your breast cancer Rachael Marlin risk factors with your doctor and consider your options for additional breast cancer screening tests. Other tests may include 3-D mammogram, breast MRI, or breast ultrasound. It’s still important to know your body and perform self breast exams regularly! The risk of breast cancer increases with age. That’s why it’s crucial for all women 45 and older to get regular mammograms. start annual breast screening if you wish to do so; By age 45: Begin yearly mammograms; At age 55: Get mammograms every other year, or continue with annual Breast self-exam, or regularly examining your breasts on your own, can be an important way to find breast cancer early, when it’s more likely to be treated successfully. Here are some tips on how to do a self breast exam: B8 Connecticut PRIME TIME • November 2021 Metro News Service -Try to get into the habit of doing a breast self-exam once a month to familiarize yourself with how your breasts normally look and feel -Examine yourself several days after your period ends, when your breasts are least likely to be swollen and tender Follow these five steps on how to perform the exam: Step 1: Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips. Look to make sure your breasts are their usual shape, size and color. Notify your doctor if you notice any dimpling, puckering, an inverted nipple or any redness/rash or swelling. Step 2: Now raise your arms and look for the same changes Step 3: While you’re at the mirror, looks for any signs of fluid coming out of one or both nipples (this could be a watery, milky, or yellow fluid or blood) Step 4: Next, feel your breasts while lying down, using your right hand to feel your left breast and vice versa. Use a firm, smooth touch with the first few finger pads of your hand, keeping the fingers flat and together. Use a circular motion, about the size of a quarter. Cover the entire breast from top to bottom and side to side. Step 5: Finally, feel your breasts while you are standing or sitting. It helps to do this in the shower when your skin is wet and slippery. Cover your entire breast using the same hand movements described in step 4. Rachael Marlin serves as the nurse navigator at the Beekley Center for Breast Health & Wellness at Bristol Hospital. To schedule your mammogram, please call (860) 585-3999. To learn more about the Beekley Center by visiting bristolhealth.org/breast-health. ׉ 7cassandra://f9io6rBOzPla2CnSsf1AdR5itgsKoMza2e-aqHJthxw/`a~.y=!o׉E HEALTHY LIVI NG Advanced care planning is important Dr. RUSS GRANICH THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT Health issues can begin to surface at any age, but are certainly more prominent as people advance into their later years. Those health issues can leave the patient and their family with difficult decisions to make – depending on the severity of a disease or illness. People plan for all types of things throughout their lives, whether it’s their career, getting married, having kids and many other things. However, as people get older, they really have no plans in terms of what their care should look like in the event they become sick or can no longer make decisions for themselves. Granich says people should consider advanced care planning – looking ahead to their future health and making decisions that are right for them and their family. People are living longer and therefore it’s important for people to plan ahead.People have a right to choose what’s important to them and what’s not.” One part of advanced care planning is an advance directive. This document allows someone to name a person who can make medical decisions for them in the event they are badly injured or seriously ill and cannot make those decisions on their own. A living will often accompany an advance directive and details to your family the kind of treatments you do and do not want to receive in the event you can no longer speak on your behalf. This can include resuscitation, being on a ventilator, feeding tube, and other means of keeping a person alive. These documents can be shared with your doctor and placed within your medical file in the event a doctor needs to review them. All adults should have someone whom you trust to make decisions for you in the event something happens by completing an advance directive. As you approach your senior years or start to develop a chronic illness, that’s when you should probably start thinking about a living will. Palliative care is also part of the advance care planning process and additionally helps provide relief of symptoms related to a serious illness. Palliative care helps patients and their families understand treatment plans, reduce the number of hospital visits, control pain and improve a person’s quality of life. Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, People are living longer and therefore it’s important for people to plan ahead. and COPD are just some of the diagnoses that can benefit from palliative care. We have a team of doctors and nurses who work with your regular doctor to provide an extra layer of support. Palliative care is appropriate for any person at any age who is at any stage of a serious disease or illness. I will be holding a free community education event that is virtual and free to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 12 to 1 p.m. about the importance of advance care planning. Participants will be allowed to ask questions. Metro News Service To enroll, call 855.442.4373 or visit www.hartfordhealthcare.org/ virtualclasses Dr. Russ Granich is the Regional Medical Director for The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center. For more information, call 860.224.5463 or visit https://thocc.org/services/palliativecare. 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Bristol Senior Center is located at 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Cornhole Bristol Senior Center will be offering Cornhole for any Bristol Senior Center member. Games will be played Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in their Gymnasium. They will be capping the number of participants at 16 per day. Registration is required by calling 860-584-7895. Bristol Senior Center is located at 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Shuffleboard Bristol Senior Center will be offering Shuffleboard for any Bristol Senior Center member. Games will be played Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in their Gymnasium. They will be capping the number of participants at 12 per day. Registration is required by calling at 860-584-7895. Bristol Senior Center is located at 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Pickleball Bristol Senior Center will be offering Pickleball for any Bristol Senior Center member. Games will be played Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., or 2:30 to 4 p.m. in their Gymnasium. They will be capping the number of participants at 12 per time slot. This schedule will only run until they’re able to schedule some of our other activities again. Registration is required by calling 860584-7895. Bristol Senior Center is located at 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Art Happy Hour Art Happy Hour returns at New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain. The event will happen every Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday| 1 Keeping your mind sharp In this informational 5-part serie, a certified dementia specialist from Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging will teach participants about different activities to keep your mind sharp, importance of diet, nutrition and sleep. A Q&A with the speaker will follow the presentation. The event will be from 6 to 7 p.m. This program is free. Call 1-855-442-4373. GYN Cancer support group This group is open to any woman who has been diagnosed with gynecological cancer. B10 Connecticut PRIME TIME • November 2021 The group will meet at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, 100 Grand St. 1st floor, New Britain. The group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday| 2 Stone Temple Pilots The band Stone Temple Pilots will be playing at the Webster theater in Hartford, 31 Webster St. The show will be from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Election Day Don’t forget to get out and vote. Thursday| 4 Women’s Club Program The Women’s Club of New Britain will meet at 2 p.m. The meeting will be at the First Congregational Church, 830 Corbin Ave. in New Britain. The name of the program is “Brush Strokes that shaped my life” by Rosann Scalise. Nicholes Peter Scalise (1932-2009) was a fine artist whose career spanned over 50 years during which time he received over 200 regional and national awards and more than 30 solo exhibits at galleries and museums across the United States and Europe. Roseann‘s book about her father is remarkable. Following the program coffee, tea and cookies will be served. Guests are welcome to attend for a small fee. Sunday| 7 Salute to Veterans The Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble, Bristol’s Community Band, musical director, Richard Theriault, will perform a concert to honor veterans. There will be a variety of patriotic music. Guest performers, Maria Salice, Jim Martin, and the Buona Viva singing ensemble-Michal Ravita, director. This concert is free. Masks are required. The concert will take place at Prospect Methodist Church, 99 Summer St., Bristol. It will start at 3 p.m. and run until 4:30 p.m. Saturday| 20 St. Ann Craft Fair The craft fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 215 West St., Bristol. Sunday| 21 The Band’s Visit The musical The Band’s . TIM IS BUYING! Selling Your Home? Downsizing? Inherited an Estate? Attic is Full? Items in Storage? Lifetime Collections of: Gold & Silver Coins, Currency, Jewelry, Diamonds, Stamps, Early Sports Memorabilia, Military, Hunting, Fishing, Automobilia Call Auctioneer Tim Chapulis 860-459-0964 www.TimsAuctions.com Visit, a Tony Awards winner, is coming to the Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. The show ill be from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday| 27 Monsters of New England New England has a large history of folklore and oral histories that have been passed down for generations. In some of these stories, monsters and other terrors lurk in the shadows and deep in the forests. Join the Bristol Public Library as they explore local monsters. You can join this event in-person at Bristol Public Library or online via Zoom. There is no charge. Valid email required to attend via Zoom option. To RSVP visit the Reference Department, bristollib.com or Call 860-584-7787 extension 4. The event will take place at 5 High St., Bristol, from 10 to 11 a.m. We want to hear from you! 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