Who has to pay the bills when someone dies?

by Senior Scene | Sep 30, 2022 | Featured Article (04), Financial Advice, General Interest, Legal, Magazine

​ Who has to pay the bills when someone dies? By Attorney Truman Scarborough No one is obligated to pay a decedent’s debts unless he/she has agreed to be personally responsible. Paying the decedent’s creditors is part of the probate process with beneficiaries of...

When is probate the better way to settle an Estate?

by Senior Scene | Aug 31, 2022 | Featured Article (04), Financial Advice, General Interest, Legal, Magazine

​ When is probate the better way to settle an Estate? By Attorney Truman Scarborough Probate is required when property is titled just in the decedent’s name without any beneficiaries. A will by itself does not transfer property to the heirs. Probate is needed to...

What should be considered when excluding a child in your estate plan?

by Senior Scene | Jul 31, 2022 | Featured Article (04), Financial Advice, General Interest, Legal, Magazine

​ What should be considered when excluding a child in your estate plan? By Attorney Truman Scarborough Except for certain rights minor children have in the home, Florida Law does not require that any part of your estate go to your children. This is not the case with...

60’s, 70’s, 80’s?

by Senior Scene | Jun 30, 2022 | Featured Article (04), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health

60’s, 70’s, 80’s? by Joe Steckler President, Helping Seniors of Brevard How long should I continue my physical fitness workouts? One might say, “For as long as I want.” That could be an answer, but is it the one acceptable to you? I was...

Things that get better with age

by Senior Scene | May 31, 2022 | Featured Article (04), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health

Things that get better with age By Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech Things that get better with age can be seen in many things in life as classic as a glass of wine to a well-earned characteristic such as wisdom.  Aging need not be merely...

What is Migraine?

by Senior Scene | Mar 31, 2022 | Featured Article (04), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health

What Is Migraine? By Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech If you suffer from migraine, you’re not alone.  About 12 percent of U.S. population gets them.  Migraines are recurring attacks of moderate to severe pain.  The pain is throbbing or...