Conducting Your Life During COVID-19 with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya [Re-Release]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Stanford University professor and physician, and co-author of The Great Barrington Declaration, to discuss a variety of the issues surrounding COVID-19 and the pandemic as a whole.

Dr. Bhattacharya breaks down the insights and motivations that led to the creation of The Great Barrington Declaration and how the lockdowns have impacted the population across different age demographics.

The panel discusses how fear has been a factor in how both the virus is viewed and the responses by public officials, and Dr. Bhattacharya described the prescription offered in the Great Barrington Declaration.

He dissected the shaming aspects of masking and contracting COVID-19, in the context of public health policy and describes why political health policy should never be divided between political lines.

The panel talks about the economic consequences of the pandemic and how livelihoods have been forever changed by the circumstances and responses of COVID-19. Dr. Bhattacharya also highlights the impact that he hopes that The Great Barrington Declaration has, as well as any pushback he has faced.

Senior Online Dating Safety Tips [Episode 184]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders talk with Better Business Bureau Investigations Manager Don O’Brien about some of the dangers seniors can encounter when exploring the online dating world. 

There are numerous online schemes that target the elderly, including romance scams. The panel discuss one incident that recently occurred in St. Louis in which Hammed Akande conned at least 24 people, all over 60, out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

They also review safety precautions seniors should take when navigating the internet, particularly dating and matching services. 

If you have any elder law questions, please get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen. 

Estate Planning and Taxes [Episode 183]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Senior Estate Planning Attorney Missy Shands Manning to discuss how your estate plan can impact your taxes and vice versa. 

The panel reviews the most essential need-to-knows concerning estate planning and taxes such as how trusts are taxed, how to set up a charity to offset your tax burden, the death tax, and more. 

If you have any questions or concerns about taxes and estate planning, contact an estate planning attorney at TuckerAllen.

Why You Should Prioritize Estate Planning in the New Year [Episode 182]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by TuckerAllen Senior Estate Planning Attorney Missy Shands Manning to discuss why it is a good idea to make estate planning a priority in the new year. 

Many new-year to-dos and goals end up going by the wayside as the year progresses, and estate planning is no different. However, making sure your plan is in order is vital and something that you should avoid putting off. The panel explain why estate planning in the new year is so important and offer tips to help keep you on track.

How Do We Live Longer to Enjoy Life Further? [Episode 181]

On this week’s episode, Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders focus answering the following question: How do we live longer to enjoy life further? Joining them this week is Dr. Luigi Fontana from the University of Sydney.

Dr. Fontana is a leading researcher in the fields of preventative medicine, healthy longevity, nutrition, exercise training, and the mechanisms of aging. He is also the author of The Path to Longevity: The Secrets to Living a Long, Happy, Healthy Life.

For more information on Dr. Fontana and his research studies, visit https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/luigi-fontana.html.