by Leonard Baer | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog, Suddenly Solo
Remember back in the day, when our parents and teachers would be saying, and sometimes nagging daily, “please…make a decision”? Of course, we were being asked what coat to wear outside…. what we wanted for supper……what answer would be needed for that difficult...
by Leonard Baer | Sep 2, 2022 | Blog, Suddenly Solo
Grief is a very difficult word to explain….the why, is because each of us has felt grief in some specific way, but when we try to explain it to others, we realize that it is personal to us…different, yet the same. After several years of practicing elder law and...
by Leonard Baer | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog, Suddenly Solo
One of my younger clients recently suffered the tragedy of losing her husband in an accident. I was asked by her children to step in and try to give some guidance to their mother moving forward. I remember in our first conversation her saying, “I’ve lost my safe...
by Leonard Baer | Jul 6, 2022 | Aging, Blog, Suddenly Solo
Recently, I received a call from a widow, who was calling about Suddenly Solo 1…..she needed my help. After speaking for a few minutes, it became apparent, that she was embarrassed to ask for help, because she thought she would look foolish. Believing we look...
by Leonard Baer | Feb 10, 2022 | Articles, Suddenly Solo
The life you live can become difficult emotionally and financially after your spouse passes. It can become even more daunting, if there was never a frank discussion about the family’s estate and financial planning. You need to ask questions now, to avoid additional...
by Leonard Baer | Dec 2, 2021 | Blog, Suddenly Solo
I recently made a condolence call to the wife of one of my clients. Her house was full of friends and family who were doing their best to help the grieving widow. Some brought food, others flowers while the children sat nearby to comfort their mother. It was a normal...
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