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Possession is Nine-Tenths of the Law

May 28, 2013

Before attending law school, I worked for the Navy. Jack Cabana, then a mentor and colleague, once told me a story that ended with the following quote:…

Take a Close Look at a Your Keyboard

April 18, 2013

Ever take a close look at a keyboard? Why are the “j,” “k,” and semicolon under your primary fingers and why place the “e,” “n,” “t,” and…

Divorced? Have You Put Your Estate Planning Affairs in Order?

May 30, 2012

Many divorced people overlook the need to plan their affairs differently after the divorce. “Mary” divorced her husband while her three children were minors. Understandably, she did…

Lessons the Average Person Can Learn from Whitney Houston’s Will

April 24, 2012

Sometimes we have the opportunity to learn from the mistakes of others. While the lives of Hollywood stars may be very different from those of average Americans,…

How Much of an Estate Should I Have Before I Need an Estate Plan

March 3, 2012

HOW MUCH OF AN ESTATE SHOULD I HAVE BEFORE I NEED AN ESTATE PLAN? I am often asked how much net worth a person should have before…