Listen, Really Listen

I was in a client meeting not too long ago, and I asked “Brent” and “Linda” sitting across the conference room table from me a

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What You Read on the Internet

I imagine that physicians become frustrated with patients who demand certain medications believing that it’s necessary after watching a television advertisement. You can’t turn on

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Passengers in the Car

Reflect on life’s journey and legacy with Bruce Springsteen’s wisdom, and discover how estate planning can ensure your values and intentions are honored.

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Everybody Hurts

This is my first column since the Island Sun stopped publishing after Hurricane Ian. I’m grateful to write again, missing the connection that I forged

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The Story of Uncle Benny

 In my wife’s family lore they tell the story from many years ago about Uncle Benny who didn’t trust his doctors. One day Benny experienced

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Art or Science?

 “Calvin” visited with me recently, armed with spreadsheets describing the distributions he wanted his revocable trust to implement following his death. He made various assumptions

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Oh No! Don’t Do It!

In recent weeks I’ve encountered calls from clients who, unbeknownst to me, took on the responsibility of acting as a trustee for a friend’s or

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