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Beau Bolero played the North Haven green last summer, and returns Tuesday, July 18 for a 7 p.m. show. Parking is available at the Town Hall Annex and town pool lots.

The annual Music Under the Stars series is sponsored by the North Haven Department of Recreation, in conjunction with the local business community, The remaining concert lineup for 2023: Tuesday, July 25: Signature Band (decades of dance); Tuesday, Aug. 1: American Honey (modern country); Tuesday, Aug. 8: Jukebox 45 Showband (oldies from the 50s and 60s); Tuesday, Aug. 15: Raise Your Hands (Bon Jovi trib- ute); Tuesday, Aug. 22: Avenue Groove (rhythm & blues/funk); Tuesday, Aug. 29: Worlds Apart (Journey tribute); Tuesday, Sept. 5: Primetime (party band).

If weather is a concern, call the Recreation Center InfoLine after 5 p.m. at 203-6720541. In rare cases, concerts will take place at North Haven Middle School.

Will and trust: Ask your parents if they have an updated will or trust, and if there’s anything they’d like to share about how the assets will be distributed. Having a conversation about why your parents are allocating certain amounts to family members, charities or foundations while they are still alive can help prevent future conflict and confusion after they pass away, when you will inevitably be dealing with other emotions and factors related to their death.

Health care: Health care choices and expenses are often major sources of stress for retirees. Discussing your parents’ current health priorities, possible assisted living facilities or treatment options can give your family a roadmap to follow for future decisions. Ask your parents if they have formalized their wishes in a health care directive, which is a legally binding document that can enable them to choose a loved one to make medical decisions if they are unable to do so on their own.

“What support do you want from me?”

Extending an offer to proactively help may eliminate frustrations or relieve stress for even the most independent and well-prepared parents. Keep in mind that assistance may be nonfinancial – such as completing house projects, planning more time with their grandchildren or helping identify how they can get involved in activities. Consider including a financial advisor or attorney in the discussion if your parents have financial or estate planning to-dos or questions.

Retirement and legacy planning can be complicated, but having regular discussions with your parents can help you both prepare for the future. If you’ve already covered the necessary ground, a scheduled checkin can be helpful in case your parents’ plans or your family situation changes.

Jeffrey T. Jolly, CFP is a Private Wealth Advisor and Sr. Vice President with Root, Borajkiewicz, Lucarelli Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in North Haven. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies. To contact him, call 203-4078188 ext. 330.