

Can You Waive Fiduciary Duty?
There is a recent case that came down within the last couple of years. It was a case dealing with a trust and a trustee, and how that...


What Is Reasonable May Be Unreasonable
Farmer Schmidt has a quarter of ground that has long been favored by his neighbor. Farmer Schmidt is trying to downsize and is ready to...

Christmas Magic
I will share with you that Christmas is still a magic time for me. When I was a kid, I grew up in Texas. My parents would drive from...


Vivid Memories
My grandfather, Pop, was a giant of a man, at least to me. He was 6’2” and had huge hands. He grew up as a farmer/rancher in the hill...


Window of Opportunity
I am a rehabilitating procrastinator. (Is that a thing?) My email inbox can be a black-hole of overwhelming to do lists. Now add in...


Spooky Long-Term Planning
The thought of long term care planning is scary to a lot of people. With nursing home and assisted living care in our area costing...


Halloween Decisions
I love Halloween. I love an excuse to wear a costume. And I looove original, homemade costumes. I would also love to force my kids...

Lessons
I was blessed with both a father (dad) and a stepfather (Andy). They both died within a few months of each other in 2016. So many times I...


Stooping Over
A few days ago I was driving down Main Street. There I saw an elderly gentleman, slightly stooped over, leaning to one side. At first I...


The Last Memory
Recently I went on a weekend trip with one of my dogs, Kobe. It was intended to be a hiking trip in the mountains. We were greeted by...