Once anyone has reached the age where they have accrued assets and wish to confer those assets to their descendants, dependents, or simply family and friends, it is time to write a will. Will writing can be a confusing process for some because little is known of how to actually create the legal document required…
I remember V-E Day and especially V-J Day because I was a nine-year-old with a paper route. The newspapers came out with “Extra” editions announcing the breaking news; as the war in Europe and Japan ended in 1945. That was real “Breaking News” unlike the overload of so-called “Breaking News” announcements we are inundated with…
The holidays are a special time with family. If you are anything like my nana, you enjoy surprising your grandkids with gifts. It is her favorite part. As a kid, the act of opening presents was half the fun! If you’re looking for holiday gift ideas for your grandkids, consider what made gifts from my…
As a grandkid, I know that living away from my grandparents has always been hard. It wasn’t just tough on Grandparent’s Day (September 8) or holidays. It was also when they missed the little things like my school plays or when they couldn’t make it to my soccer games. The good news is, there are…
My grandfather lived to age 96 — his sister to 104 — and never lacked for something to do. Activity was the key to their longevity. My grandfather loved to sell farms. He was making rural real estate deals right up to the end. My great-aunt took in boarding college students and gave them a…
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