My First Tooth
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 Posted in Not Law, Life or Lists | 3 Comments »I was recently honored in being able to pull my first tooth. Normally, this privilege is reserved for my wife (the gentle choice), my brother (the popular choice) or the school nurse (the emergency choice). However, this time, ...
‘Tis the Season
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 Posted in Law, Life | No Comments »While I was putting up some Christmas lights today (we're going with the "less is more" approach), I was wondering if there were any laws regulating the use or abuse of lights during the Holiday season. Apparently, in California, ...
Books I am reading
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 Posted in Lists | No Comments »Pontoon by Garrison Keillor - Not bad. Funny at parts. Clever. He's one of my favorite writers and I'll read anything he writes. This one isn't one of his best. Bluebird Rising by John DeCure - just finished it. This author ...
Pass the Turkey and I’ll tell you about my Estate Plan
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 Posted in Law, Life | No Comments »During this holiday season, you will probably be surrounded by your family and relatives. And there is a better than average chance that you will all be present together for a meal, or two. During these times, why ...
Veteran’s Day
Sunday, November 11th, 2007 Posted in Life | No Comments »Tomorrow, our country will celebrate Veteran's Day...a day to thank and remember those who have served in any of the branches of our military. Today, our church recognized and applauded the 20 or so Veterans who were present at ...
Questions to ask your parents
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 Posted in Law, Life, Lists | No Comments »Have you done your estate planning...Wills, Trust, Power of Attorney for financial matters, Power of Attorney for Health Care? Where do you keep your original documents? Do you have a list of all of your bank accounts, investment accounts and retirement accounts? Have ...
When to review your estate plan
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 Posted in Law, Lists | No Comments »The family tree changes (marriages, births, deaths, divorce) Children turn 18 Starting a new business Changing jobs Entering Retirement Facing a serious illness Buying Life Insurance Moving out of California Purchasing real property or time shares Wanting to make charitable gifts Changing your mind about distributions Your Trustees/Executors/Guardians move away
6 Special girls
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 Posted in Life, Lists | No Comments »Abby Halen Kiera Larssen Malorie Taylor These 6 special girls make up The Bunnies. Twice a week, we get together to play soccer. Sometimes, I am the coach. Most of the time, the collective will of the girls is the coach. When ...
Pay now or pay more later
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 Posted in Law | No Comments »I had a lengthy conversation with a financial adviser today. He was telling me about a family that had put off seeking the advice of an attorney several years ago, at the time of the Dad's death, so as ...
Manchester United for lunch
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 Posted in Not Law, Life or Lists | 1 Comment »I had a great lunch today, alongside another coach, watching Man U destroy Dynamo Kiev 4-0. I recommend that everyone try calling a time out from work and doing something that normally does not belong in a workday.