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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures out there! There are many kinds of fathers, from the beer-drinking to the book-reading, from the golf-loving to the car-fixing, to all of the above. And, just like there’s not one kind of way to be a dad, there’s no single type of […]
I KEEP six honest serving-men (They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When And How and Where and Who.– Rudyard Kipling I’ll use all six “serving men”—what, why, when, how, where, and who, albeit sometimes in slightly different order—to explain three broad topics: (1) estate planning; (2) trusts; and […]
I want to take this moment on Memorial Day to express my deep gratitude for the fallen heroes and military veterans who have served America. Indeed, we can enjoy the land of free only because of these brave individuals. While Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer season, ushering in the much awaited […]
There is a rumor that has been floating around that only the rich need estate planning. That is extremely false. Everyone needs an estate plan, but the wealthy don’t need estate planning as much as the middle-class and working-class folks. If this contradicts everything you’ve ever thought about estate planning allow me to explain. The […]
Often when I’m reading fiction I’ll find estate planning-related issues that cause conflicts, both big and small, for the characters. And, while the stories may be fictitious, the lessons they give us serve as valuable reminders of the importance of quality estate planning. One such tale I recently revisited is the 1845 gothic novel, Wuthering […]
Estate planning is not just for your grandma, rich people, or families with kids. Call it adulting or simply being prepared, creating a quality estate plan is an essential part of your financial health. Here are five valid reasons for single, twenty-somethings to make an estate plan ASAP. The future of your digital assets (e.g., […]
1. If you understand #SelectionSunday, and #MarchMadness, you can most certainly understand estate planning. When I meet people who say they’re confused about estate planning I love to see their faces when I tell them understanding the basics of wills, trusts, and even business succession planning may sound intimidating, but the basics are as simple […]
You’ve probably heard it before on your favorite law show or movie court case, but do you know what “quid pro quo” actually means? Quid pro quo (“something for something” in Latin) means an exchange of goods or services, where one transfer is contingent upon the other. Quid pro quo can have different meanings in different […]
The January edition of GoFisch is live! This month’s edition features: Personal and professional resolutions you can actually keep First GoFisch Book Club pick for the year Nonprofit & philanthropy news worth knowing Must-read blog post highlights Interesting panel discussion on estate planning Like what you read? Don’t forget to subscribe to GoFisch and tell your friends. I like […]
The talk around New Year’s resolutions tends to focus on personal goals, like getting in better shape, traveling more, reading more, going to bed at a regular time every night, eat less chocolate…the list goes on. But frankly, most of those great January 1 intentions fall by the wayside around Valentine’s Day (and for me, […]