by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Sep 5, 2020 | Estate Planning
I love folk music. I love it for its musical simplicity and the great storytelling. One fabled musical storyteller with ties to Alaska was John Denver. Maybe you had the pleasure of seeing him in concert or on one of the many TV shows or movies he was a part of for...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | May 28, 2020 | Guardianship
A couple of weeks ago, I ventured into the local pet big box store to buy some of my dog’s favorite treats. It was a busy Saturday, and on Saturdays all across the country, this pet store chain holds adoption events. I love adoption day at the pet store; so many new...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Apr 13, 2020 | Elder Law, Special Needs
No doubt, the year 2020 will be defined by one word – Coronavirus. As I write this, the world is still in the process of reducing the impact of this aggressive threat. Many of us holed up at home for days or weeks on end. We haven’t yet gotten to the place of...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Mar 15, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
WRONG! Let me preface this post by saying that’s my personal opinion, and you are welcome to have a different point of view. After all, you say, I don’t have any relatives; I don’t care what happens to my stuff. I can tell you with confidence that the State of Alaska...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Feb 18, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs
Care for dementia patients is improving quickly. That’s good news for families and loved ones of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and similar diseases. But if you are caring for someone with declining mental abilities today, there are some steps you can...