By Schmidt Law Frim It is really quite simple: You die “broke!" Or more precisely, your estate is empty when you die. Probate is the administration of your estate. The key is to leave nothing in your estate at the time of your death. If there aren’t any “probate-able assets” in your estate, it is empty! There is nothing to probate! Now, how to do this --- So you have worked hard all your life and have accumulated a nice nest egg. In fact, you may even have some money o

By Dave Olson, Realtor®, SRESTM RE/MAX EXCEL August is our hot and humid month in Wisconsin. Nothing feels as nice as a summer breeze on hot sticky days. In our house, we like to make our own “summer breezes” when the Good Lord turns up the heat outside. I think he gives us hot muggy days specifically to teach us to slow down for a while and take in summer’s grand closing act. I’d like to invite YOU to make your own “summer breezes” to make the most of your summer’s “closing

By Tracy Fischer, ADRC Manager for the ADRC of Dunn County World Senior Citizen Day will be celebrated this year on Friday, August 21st. World Senior Citizens Day recognizes seniors who have spent their lives contributing to society and have impacted everyone’s lives for the better. Improved healthcare has changed demographics and increased productivity of older citizens, allowing them to be more active than ever before. With more opportunities available as well, many senior

Submitted by Bernie Allen, Aging & Transportation Programs Manager The first week in August is National Farmers’ Market Week. Farmers’ markets help preserve farmland, enhance rural livelihoods, promote sustainability and in-crease access to fresh and healthy foods. Here are just a few great reasons to get out and support your local Farmers’ Mar-kets: 1. Taste Real, Fresh Flavors The fruits and vegetables you purchase at the famers’ markets are the freshest and tastiest a

Submitted by Casey Schnacky, ADRC Outreach-Caregiver Coordinator Summer offers unique opportunities for caregivers and the people they support. While warmer weather brings challenges like heat and dehydration, it also creates meaningful moments that can brighten everyone's day. Stay Ahead of Hydration As we age, the sensation of thirst decreases, making dehydration more com-mon. According to the National Institute on Aging, older adults are at higher risk for heat-related i

By Today’s Caregiver Delaying Treatment of Advanced Forms of the Common Eye Disease Can Increase Risk of Permanent Blindness and Injury The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges seniors and their caregivers to be aware of the dangers of ignoring the symptoms of cataracts, a leading cause of visual impairment that will affect more than half of all Americans by the time they are 80 years old. Delaying diagnosis and treatment of age-related cataracts can increase seniors' risk