What is Estate Planning? Surprise! Estate Planning is not taxes, laws or assets although these are the subjects you hear about the most. Yes, it’s governed by state and federal laws and yes, we lawyers talk a lot about what to do to make sure your loved ones receive what you intended and yes, it’s... [Read More]
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More Storms of Life
We in North and South Carolina just went through heavy Storms, including heavy rains, over the past several days. Here in Western North Carolina we have been having rain off and on for more than ten (10) days. That was followed by very heavy rain over this past weekend. This rain has led to rivers... [Read More]
If You’re Going Through Hell…
Winston Churchill is quoted as saying, “If you’re going through hell, keep going!” When we are going through a tumultuous time in our life, whether it is personally, physically, or involves loved ones, we have to keep moving. After the initial phase of “catching our breath” after having the “wind knocked out of us”, we... [Read More]
Strange Days…
Russia invades Ukraine, a giant jet disappears and Spring never comes to the mountains. Strange things happen that we never anticipate happening. Natural events like unending winters, dangerously aggressive acts by world powers such as invading a neighboring country, and whatever strange events are happening in your own life. We need to be flexible and... [Read More]
Setting Your Course
Back in the time of Tall Sailing Ships the captains would use their sextant at night with the stars in the sky to set the ship’s course. During the day the Captain could not see the stars and would often get off course due to winds and the sea currents. However, every night they would... [Read More]
Traveling South
Many people travel south during this time of year. They’re often called “snow birds”. They may be going for a short trip or a few months. It may be to head to warmer climates. Anytime you are traveling out of your home state you want to make sure that your Healthcare legal documents work outside... [Read More]
Cold Enough to Kill!
The current weather in the Eastern part of the United States is “Is Cold Enough to Kill!” If you are out in this weather for any extended period of time you could easily suffer from hypothermia or frostbite which could lead to death due to exposure. Not only do you have to dress warmly if... [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]
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
We wish you and your loved ones a warm and gracious time with loved ones. For many of us our family consists of friends who can be closer than brothers and sisters. As the year winds down remember to be thankful for even the smallest blessings. We wish you warm feelings of contentment and joy.... [Read More]
Gratitude Offsets Anger and Fear
One cannot be in both Gratitude and also in Anger or Fear at the same time. If we are in gratitude we are in polar opposite of, and unable to be in, Anger or Fear. Anger locks us down wherein we are unable to move forward. Fear of the future also keeps us from moving... [Read More]