APRIL 30, 2001

 
 
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ESTATE Q&A
What Should Be Included in an Estate Map?
An estate map is a supplement to your will.  It provides a detailed explanation of where the estate's executor or personal representative can find the assets mentioned in the will or other estate documents.

LEGAL LINES
Value of Partially Completed Residence Included in Gross Estate
Suppose a house burns down, and the insurance company agrees to pay for it to be rebuilt.  If the owner dies halfway through the rebuilding process, what is the value of the home for estate tax purposes? 

MEDI-MINUTES
Prescription Drug Plan Stalled in Congress
Proponents of prescription drug benefits for seniors are afraid that any efforts to pass such a plan may be stalled for the year, with lawmakers and the White House arguing over cost and structure. 

 
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HEALTH HAPPENINGS
Anger Dangers
Forgiveness is a healing process not only for the soul, but for the body as well, according to a recent study at Hope College in Holland, MI.. 

OF INTEREST
Database Helps Recover Disoriented Wanderers
Wandering is a life-threatening behavior that may accompany Alzheimer's disease.  Nearly 60% of Alzheimer's patients become disoriented and wander off, sometimes getting far away from home.

RESOURCE CORNER
Site Helps Seniors With Mental Health Disorders
A new web site offers a way for older adults to connect with information about mental health problems and find help.