What Is A Living Will?

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | May 23, 2011

A “Document Concerning Health Care and Withholding or Withdrawal of Life Support Systems” (often referred to as a “Living Will”) is a document that allows you to choose, among other health care decisions, which life support measures you wish to have administered if your medical situation warrants it.
For example, you may choose to accept or [...]

Family Wages Legal Battle Over Control of Etta James’ Fortune

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | January 24, 2011

72-year old Etta James, the famed jazz singer most known for the classic, At Last, was diagnosed with advanced dementia and leukemia.  She is in need of total care and is unable to sign her own name.  Her husband of 41 years, Artis Mills has asked the court to add his name to her sole [...]

What’s In YOUR Adult Starter Kit?

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | August 27, 2010

I was in Maine to attend the wedding of a friend last weekend (a trip I enjoyed immensely, in case you were wondering). At a gathering on the eve before the ceremony, a few of us were engaged in conversation with the groom-to-be. After telling us about his job and future plans, he [...]