Victim of Elder Fraud?

Victim of Elder Fraud?

I received a frantic call from a distraught family member saying that her mother has been scammed out of thousands of dollars. The mother, a woman in her seventies, had responded to a Nigerian Scam, which claimed the mother had a fund in the amount of $5,000,000. They...
All We Have To Do Is Ask

All We Have To Do Is Ask

I had an interesting client… We spoke about issues concerning her estate planning, and after our appointment, she proudly displayed her brand-new cell phone to show she was ‘hip’ to technology. (“Hip” is a word used during days of Elvis—meaning we’re cool –...
The Questions We Never Asked

The Questions We Never Asked

We’ve all had a great deal of time on our hands, A. to watch television, B. to eat snacks, C. to read, and to be with each other for 24 straight hours actually causing no harm to anyone that comes within “social distancing” range. This may be one of the few times that...
Were Times Ever Really Simpler?

Were Times Ever Really Simpler?

Ahhh…..The Golden years, the years of relaxation, taking it easy, enjoying hobbies, and living the good but simple life. Wrong……. What happened in last 30 days? My friends, a new word has entered the dictionary and our daily language, COVID-19. The Golden years began...
To move or not to move…That is the question

To move or not to move…That is the question

I love the billboards on the side of the highway that read, “Hey! Are you moving? Call us!”, and then the wonderfully warm and fuzzy names that come along with these priceless advertisements: My Sons Movers, My Four Sons and Mom, and a personal favorite,...