TIME.com: Ask Francine

Ask Francine: Fighting over Mom
When both siblings are taking care of a sick parent, who gets to be Power of Attorney?

Ask Francine: Inheritance
What to do when a loved one doesn't leave a will

Ask Francine: Helping Ailing Relatives
How to help an ailing mother-in-law and keep your sanity

Ask Francine: Inheritance
Is there a way to leave assets to a child, but not the child's spouse?

Ask Francine: Prenuptials
Is it fair to stick a new spouse with a bill nobody counted on?

Spicing Up Your Winter Travel
When we asked our wine critic to write about her favorite winter getaways, we counted on sandy beaches galore. Instead her surprising picks will thrill your taste buds and dazzle your senses. From Morocco to New Zealand, these trips are for food and wine fanatics. And there's even a beach or two for those who like it hot while the wine chills.

Social Studies
In her new novel, Susan Isaacs explores the issue of class

Full House Again
A growing number of empty nesters are flinging open their doors to exchange students from abroad

Click Here For Love
As older Americans grow more comfortable online, they're seeking e-romance in record numbers

Upgrade Your Smile
Implant surgery is now faster and less painful

Home Advantage
No agents. No fees. No hassles. Selling the house to your kids can be a smooth move

Looking for Mr. Right

Maliki's Last Stand?
The prime minister makes a new call to curb violence, but Iraqis' patience with him and his government is wearing thin

What a Surge Really Means
Can a couple more divisions in Iraq make a difference? Or is Bush's idea too little, too late?

Where Does Negroponte Leave Intelligence?

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Francine Russo, a long-time writer for TIME's Generations section and theater critic for the Village Voice in New York City, writes a monthly column about the varied lifestyle choices and relationship conundrums facing people of Baby Boom age and up. She reports on these topics and speaks with experts to answer a wide range of questions—all with wit and grace. So if you need more help understanding your mom's increasing forgetfulness or you want another perspective on the consequences of getting remarried, drop Francine a line here. Your question, like this one, just might appear in the next issue of Generations in TIME magazine.

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