This Thanksgiving, we’re going to Palm Springs for a week to visit family. To fly our family...
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Put a Ring On It?
Lately, I’ve noticed a lot of people coming into my office who are committed, long-term partners but...
When Your Babies Aren't Babies Anymore
This last week, my four-year-old son started his second year of preschool, played in his first outdoor...
You Guys . . . Aretha Franklin Died Without a Will . . .
The beloved songstress, Aretha Franklin, died on August 16, 2018, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer,...
Life Insurance and Fortune Cookies
The other day, I took my kids out to get teriyaki and we all got fortune cookies,...
Proud to be an American! Even If It Means Paying Estate Taxes . . .
The Fourth of July is always a fun celebration, particularly when the country could use a little...
Dads, the Mariners, and Estate Planning
Today is Father’s Day, which is a particularly poignant day for me and my brothers, who lost...
Who Gets the Rolex?
A few years before she died, my Nana started sending me things from her home in Kalamazoo,...
What is a Living Trust and Do I Need One?
A living trust is an alternative to a Will and is used when probate should be avoided....
Avoiding the Pesky Gift Tax
A lot of people come into my office with questions about the gift tax. It’s a weird...