Christmas time is the second most traveled holiday in the United States after Thanksgiving. People are traveling to be near loved ones, friends, family or as a time away for vacation from work or school. Your Estate Plan may only be valid in your own State and not be valid when you are crossing into... [Read More]
Category: Holidays
Small Miracles- We are Surrounded by Them
Albert Einstein said that, “Do you believe in miracles? Well you should. In fact life itself is a big miracle….There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” If we count 5 small things we are thankful for: 1) that... [Read More]
Life is either a Daring Adventure or Nothing
In 1940 Helen Keller wrote the following: “Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men, as a whole, experience it… Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful is caught as often as the bold…Life is either a daring adventure... [Read More]
Holiday Travels: Over the river and through the woods to another state
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are times of a great amount of travel in America. If you were in LA, the above “holiday” traffic photo is not one that would put you in the holiday spirit. Thanksgiving is the most traveled holiday and the Christmas holidays are close behind. It is a time for being thankful... [Read More]
Traveling for the Holidays? Does your Estate Plan work across State lines?
Ho Ho Ho! Get on the Road (or your sleigh): Christmas time is the second most traveled holiday in the United States after Thanksgiving. People are traveling to be near loved ones, friends, family or as a time away for vacation from work or school. Here are some interesting holiday travel... [Read More]
Independence Day – Where We Come From
Independence Day celebrated on the 4th of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from England. One has to remember that this country was founded when ordinary men like you and I took their hunting rifles and fought the powerful professional soldiers of the British Army. America... [Read More]
Who Do I Love?
As Valentine’s Day nears we think about “Who do I love?” Estate Planning is all about “Who do I love?” People do Estate Planning because they love someone or something. Whether that love is in the form of affection, respect, validation, encouragement, support, opportunity, friendship, goodwill, charity, or whatever other form “love” may take. Someone... [Read More]
Summer Travel and Heathcare Authority
Summer is when many Americans are traveling out-of-state. They are on vacation to new places or to visit with loved ones or family. As we cross state lines one concern is that our Healthcare Power of Attorney a/k/a Healthcare Proxy might not be accepted in another state. For example if you have a Healthcare Power... [Read More]
We Remember
On Memorial Day we remember the soldiers who died in service. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard & Army Reserves have all sacrificed their lives while serving in the armed forces. A sacrifice they, their families & loved ones have made that changed the lives of all left behind. We are all thankful for... [Read More]
New Year’s Resolutions!
We make New Year’s Resolutions to commit to improving our lives by taking on some needed task or change in our lives. It is often health related or money related. Both radically affect our lives. Maybe now is the time to take care of that needed planning for paying off our debt, planning for retirement... [Read More]