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You probably have one or two friends that count “boomerang children” as Members of their households. You might even have a boomerang child living with you. And you almost certainly have clients with boomerang children. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, “boomerang child” is the nickname for a young adult who has moved […]

As all of you are, I’m on Facebook as well. A friend I grew up with lost her 17 year old daughter in a car accident 6 years ago. She has a “In Memory Of” Facebook page for friends and family to post photos or thoughts to. The past couple of years, only she posts. […]

We Americans love our pets. I read an interesting figure the other day: the American Pet Products Association reported that in 2011, Americans spent $50.96 billion – that’s billion with a b – on their pets. It’s the first time in history that our country’s pet spending has crossed the $50 billion threshold. According to […]

Facebook and other social networking sites are becoming an indispensible part of modern life. As the world shrinks and family Members, friends, and business associates find themselves scattered around the country – or the globe – sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are quickly becoming a communication method of choice. Even attorneys who have yet […]

What books do you suggest to your clients when it comes to end-of-life and funeral planning issues? I’ve got a bunch of great resources on my bookshelf. Here are a few recommendations for your consideration, with direct links to Amazon: Jane Brody, weekly personal health columnist for The New York Times, has written prolifically on […]

Think social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are just vehicles for teenagers and college kids to share gossip and post videos of their latest reckless stunts? Think again.Even though it’s still in its infancy, social media is proving to be a powerful tool in the adult world. The Arab Spring uprisings were fueled by […]

You go to great lengths to educate your clients about their revocable living trusts. You make sure they understand that the probate-avoidance benefits of a living trust only extend to property that’s been transferred to a trust, and you work with them in ensuring their trusts are appropriately funded.  It’s common for you to counsel […]

From my discussions with estate planning attorneys, I know that many of you are always on the lookout for current stories to help clients understand the value of the estate planning you’re proposing. ‘The Descendants,” this year’s Oscar-winning film (best adapted screenplay) might serve just this purpose – at the very least vis-a-vis your clients’ […]

If you have big goals – particularly for your law firm – there are a number of approaches you can take to reach those goals. Some are more effective than others. The most effective approach involves two keys: keeping score and accountability. Keeping ScoreTo produce change and move toward your goals, you need to keep […]