Tag Archives: Power of attorney

How Can a Fiduciary Assist Consumers?

An interview with licensed fiduciary Iris Hecker, Part Two

Iris Hecker is the California Licensed Professional Fiduciary at Hecker Fiduciary in Redwood City, California. She is also an Enrolled Agent with over 25 years of experience in that field. Many people are not aware of what a fiduciary is. SevenPonds spoke with Iris … Continue reading

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What Is A Fiduciary?

An interview with licensed fiduciary Iris Hecker, Part One

Iris Hecker is the California Licensed Professional Fiduciary at Hecker Fiduciary in Redwood City, California. She is also an Enrolled Agent with over 25 years of experience in that field. Many people are not aware of what a fiduciary is. SevenPonds … Continue reading

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The Benefits of a Dementia Specific Advance Directive

Tell your loved one about the care you want if you develop dementia

Dr. Barak Gaster, who works as an internist at the University Of Washington School of Medicine, was concerned about his patients with dementia. Yes, many of them had advance directives, but mostly advance directives are written with a sudden catastrophic … Continue reading

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How Can a Care Manager Help You?

Interview with Amanda Lambert, Part One

For this piece, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Amanda Lambert. Amanda lives in Utah where she is a care manager and co-author of the book “Aging with Care: Your Guide to Hiring and Managing Caregivers at Home.” Over the last 25 … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Designate a Financial Power of Attorney

This can ensure your assets remain secure

Our Tip of the Week: Designate a trustworthy person in your life as your Financial Power of Attorney. A Financial Power of Attorney is similar to a Health Care Proxy. While a Health Care Proxy is an individual you have … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Download Your Health Care Wishes App

Not sure where to start on your advanced directive? Use this app

Our Tip of the Week: Now that everyone carries around miniature computers in their pockets, there’s no reason to keep your health care needs stored at home on your computer or filed under pounds of paperwork in your office where your … Continue reading

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