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The Solo Senior's Guide to Thrive is a compassionate and practical roadmap for aging with independence, clarity, and peace of mind. If you're aging alone-or supporting someone who is-this guide will help you take control of your future with confidence. Written by elder law attorney Kathy McNair, this essential resource is specifically designed for solo seniors-those without nearby family to rely on for support. It provides the tools, insight, and planning steps to stay safe, secure, and empowered as you age. Whether you're planning ahead or already facing the challenges of aging alone, this guide offers clear, step-by-step advice on how to: Choose and legally appoint trustworthy decision-makers, including a health care proxy, a power of attorney, and executor Protect your finances, health, and housing Organize essential information for emergencies and end-of-life decisions Build a circle of support and community, even if you're starting from scratch Blending legal planning, elder law guidance, and real-life stories, this book is filled with practical checklists, conversation prompts, and a companion workbook to help you take action. If you're a solo senior, or know someone who is, this guide is your key to planning wisely, living fully, and aging on your terms.

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""As an elder caregiver, I wish I had this knowledge earlier. I'm grateful to have this playbook now, however, to share with others and to proactively prepare for my future."" "" It is one of the clearest, easiest to read and understand books or articles on this topic I've ever read.""

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Kathy McNair is an Elder Law attorney who has spent more than 25 years helping seniors plan for the future with dignity and peace of mind. Her passion for this work began early in her career, when judges appointed her as Guardian and Conservator for seniors who had no one else. She would often meet these clients for the first time in a hospital room, in the midst of a health or mental health crisis. It was a painful moment for every one. Kathy was a stranger, now charged with making decisions about their care, money, and future. She never had the chance to know them before they declined, or to understand what mattered to them. That experience shaped everything she does today. Kathy now focuses on helping seniors, especially those aging alone, plan ahead before a crisis happens. In 2001, Kathy founded Senior Solutions LLC, Attorneys at Law, where she provides services in Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, Probate, and Special Needs Trusts. For fifteen years, she served a Public Administrator of Suffolk County, managing estates for those who died without known heirs. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for MacNamara House, an affordable senior housing community in Boston. Kathy earned her law degree from Boston College Law School and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from St. Lawrence University. She lives in Boston and enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors and active, and improving her pickleball skills.

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