Report on Being Prepared Part 2: What You Need to Know
Juan Contreras and Lourdes Miranda, local attorneys, presented recently at BCP the second part of our Being Prepared presentation. They addressed the legal aspects of a Last Will and Living Will here in Panama. Yes, things do change. It was good information for all no matter where you are in the process of being prepared.
Some interesting facts:
• If your foundation and bank account are set up properly, you do not need a Panamanian marriage certificate.
• In Panama before you get married you need to declare you are single. Therefore, if you are married in another country, you would be making a fraudulent statement on the application for marriage.
• All Last Wills go through probate, it is best to review your documents every few years to make sure they are in order.
• Make sure your spouse is the beneficiary on your bank account. Then your spouse will have access to the account funds.
• Check your property documents. If you have a corporation with bearer shares, you need to look at changing it because of changes in Panamanian law.
As always, check with your attorney.
If you missed Being Prepared Part I, presented by a Betty Landis, and would like to see it offered again soon, please let us know at boquetehealth@gmail.com. If there is enough interest, we will reschedule.
Be on the lookout for Part 3 of the Being Prepared series to be offered this summer by Nikki Steele. In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to ask "Being Prepared" questions of medical and counseling professionals.
BHH's VIDEO Wins "YouTube Fan Favorite" Award at the 2018 Boquete Film Festival!
Thanks go to our talented producer Jamie Clem, and to all of you who viewed and voted for our video. We have reached over 642 views, 142 thumbs up, and lots of people have received our message to "Just Call!"
June Health Tip
Future Community Informational Presentation
Be watching for the announcement of the informational presentation at our next general meeting. Betty Landis will present information on the topic: Communication Strategies for the Cognitively Impaired. Charlotte Lintz will present home modifications for keeping your cognitively impaired loved one at home. BHH is adopting a new Respite Care service, which will be mostly for people with dementia. The council felt it appropriate to do a training on communicating with people with dementia. The meeting is scheduled for July 12, at 1 pm a location to be determined.
Be watching for the announcement of the informational presentation at our next general meeting.
Save the Date!
Boquete Heath and Hospice will host the annual HEALTH FAIR on October 14 at the Fairgrounds. Mark your calendars today.
Watch our Award Winning Video! https://youtu.be/EbYmYqBRs3Y Our Mission Our Mission is to provide palliative care for the terminally ill in order that they experience death with dignity; to inform and promote community health; and, to support people with health and wellness needs by providing information, equipment and volunteer services. 
To Make a Donation: BHHF functions with the donations provided by the community. If you are interested in supporting the work we do, please make a donation. To make a financial contribution by check or cash contact Merl Will-Wallace, our treasurer, at
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