Time is always a premium these days, it seems. Everybody that I talk to seems to never have enough hours in the day! And I’m included in that bunch! When is a good time to buy Christmas gifts? When is a good time to make resolutions and celebrate the passing of the...
Year: 2011
Elephant in the Room!
In case any of you have wondered… no, marriage to me has not “mellowed” Karen’s penchant for fun, wild and crazy, and unusual adventures. Sunday, we had a blast during a photo shoot… with an African elephant! One of Karen’s friends is writing a book, full of...
When Tragedy Hits Close To Home…
On May 2, I was presented the sad news that one of my assistant’s mother, a widow for many years, has passed away. B. is grief stricken, of course, but there are a few circumstances surrounding her mother’s death that are especially hard on her and her siblings. On...
Can Someone Contest My Legally Named Guardians for My Kids?
When it comes right down to it, anyone can challenge just about anything legally, and the ultimate decision lies with the judge who is supposed to be an impartial representative for the best interests of your children. To good news is that, while someone may contest...
Flying High This Summer!
It’s been a fun summer, and I hope you and your family are also enjoying this wonderful time of year. Karen and I had quite an experience recently at an adventure tour where we “swung through the trees” like Tarzan and Jane! Well, maybe not exactly like them, but...
Can I Name Separate Guardians For My Children?
Absolutely. The easiest part is setting it up legally (naming guardians). The toughest part – and the biggest hindrance to parents to get it done – is WHO to name. If you are divorced and have children from a previous marriage plus have children together – or any...
Estate Planning is more than who gets what at death
–Written by Gerry Kane Beyond the Allocation of Assets Estate planning is about much more than just deciding who gets what in the event of your death. It’s also about avoiding unnecessary taxes, and in the event that you have minor children, making sure that custody...
Belly Buttons, Noses and A Picture of Mom….
My daughter, Taylor, is 15 this month! Because she is a dancer and had recitals around her “Big Day,” we had to wait and celebrate that Sunday, which meant she shared her birthday festivities with me for Father’s Day. Last year, Taylor made up her mind that she...
Three Reasons for Having a Living Trust
There are a multitude of reasons to have a living trust. We can’t begin to cover them all, but we will touch on three reasons very briefly here. Reason #1: Protecting Property for Certain Beneficiaries When most of us think about estate planning, we think about...
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