Apr 3, 2012 | Law You Can Use
A Time for Reflection Having practiced law for more than 40 years (yikes!), it is nice to pause and think about all the things I have learned in my practice, and about what I try to practice in my life. No, I am not retiring; but I have become more thoughtful and...
Mar 6, 2012 | Law You Can Use
What Your Parents Forgot to Tell You – Or What You Forgot to Ask! Recently a client asked us for help. A simple matter, her father had died, and before he died he told her that she would get the proceeds of his $300,000 life insurance policy. Our client filed the...
Feb 4, 2012 | Law You Can Use
Crocuses, Daffodils, Tulips … Tax Planning and Estate Planning Sooner rather than later, the crocuses, daffodils and tulips will pop. Then comes the Tax Man. Whether you do taxes yourself or use an accountant, talk to a professional about your assets. Do not forget...
Jan 11, 2012 | Law You Can Use
Barry Gordon 2012 A new year, a good time to get your legal house in order. Here is a simple checklist: Prepare an estate plan, complete with wills, trusts, powers of attorneys and healthcare proxy. This is especially important if you are divorced or newly...
Apr 5, 2011 | Law You Can Use
Imagination What has your imagination allowed you to do? Are you stymied by your imagination, or stimulated by it? Imagination that has kept you from moving forward and tackling old issues and creating new adventures is called fear. Who has told you that you could...