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We all know of at least one situation where a family member died and their loved ones became embroiled in a variety of disputes. And we’ve all heard about the court battles after celebrities such as Prince, Michael Jackson, and Tony Bennett died. It is a shame, and...

Choosing to Be Happy We all know these are turbulent times—politically, economically, globally, and more. If we're not careful, we can let them get us down. So, it is times like these when I have to remind myself that I have the power to choose to be happy or not....

It's an old cliché; the only certainties in life are death and taxes, and sure enough, tax time is upon us again. I don't know anyone who enjoys gathering all the paperwork, crunching the numbers, filing your taxes, and, worst ... having to send in a check on top of...

I am excited to tell you that I have been elected to the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association (ABA) for a period of three (3) years commencing at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual ABA Meeting in August 2025.  The election results were announced at the...

2024 was eventful. That is an understatement.  I think 2025 won’t disappoint us in that department either. There will be uncertainty at a minimum on many fronts. However, I firmly believe that we can all take steps to help provide ourown peace of mind, even if things...

 It's gift season, and I'm not talking about cozy slippers or a new laptops. As an estate planning attorney, while I think about those kinds of gifts, I also think of gifting to heirs. That is sharing your assets with your loved ones BEFORE you have passed. And why...

The holidays are fast approaching, and family members will soon be gathering. Whether you are the parent of adult children,possibly now living out of town and rarely seen, or you are the adult child visiting your folks … this can be an excellent time to raise the...

If you’re like me, these days, turning on the news is not something to look forward to very often. Media coverage of negative news can be stressful and make you feel helpless. I’m not saying we should ignore what’s going on around us. Still, we must manage our mental...

I Want to Share My Family Checklist With You While we are still a few months away from cozy nights in front of the fireplace, September always makes me think about home and family and protecting them both. And I'm not talking about estate planning here, though, of...

It's that time of year that can be emotional, exciting, and stressful. Our children are off to college, maybe for the first time or returning for their final year. For parents, it's often a time filled with important questions like "Should we turn their bedroom into a...