Estate Planning

Are unborn embryos children?

Historically, unborn embryos have not been considered children. Recently, in LePage v. The Center for Responsive Productive Medicine, P.C., the…

1 year ago

What Constitutes a Valid Will

What Constitutes a Valid Will? In Michigan, a jury found that a handwritten document by Aretha Franklin, found in her…

1 year ago

Warren Buffett Estate Planning Advice

Warren Buffett The following video clips are from Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meetings where Warren Buffett fielded questions regarding estate planning:…

2 years ago

Sometimes You Must Say No

Sometimes you just have to say No "No" isn't a four-letter word. Saying "no" isn't necessarily bad and you shouldn't…

2 years ago

Control: Why People Do What They Do

Some people want to control others. This reminds me of the Bible story in Genesis 27 where Jacob stole Esau's…

2 years ago

Fear: Why People Do What They Do

Fear is a powerful motivator. The Bible tells us to fear not. Stonewall Jackson (and others) are attributed as having…

2 years ago

Why People Do What They Do?: Honoring Traditions

Tradition can be a powerful motivator. Traditions can be like laws, meaning the group following them will not accept any…

2 years ago

Why People Do What They Do?: A Desire for Certainty

This is the first in a series of posts exploring why people do what they do. In this post, we're…

2 years ago

Contacting Insurance Companies after a Policy Holder’s Death

After a policy holder dies, it is important to contact insurance companies to see whether a claim should be paid.…

2 years ago

Thoughts on Advance Planning with Inherited IRAs

If you're concerned about protecting your resources, here are a few thoughts on how to protect Inherited IRAs. First, define…

2 years ago