One of the better benefits of the federal tax code is that it allows you to give a specific amount as a gift to another person in a given year completely free of the gift tax. On the surface, this option can seem to be desirable for a person who is aging and seeking to… Read More »
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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes the Blue Water Navy Act
I am re-posting this, it was published earlier today by our friends at VFW.org: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is saluting the House Veterans Affairs Committee for passing H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017. The VFW-supported bill, which must still be approved by the full… Read More »
Homeowner’s insurance coverage DOES NOT extend to your trust. If your house is in a trust, you MUST read this!
If you own a home and have a trust, you must understand the recent case decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals. The case is titled Thompson v. Fremont Insurance, and here are the facts: Floyd lived in a house, but the house was owned by Floyd’s revocable trust. When Floyd purchased insurance on the… Read More »
I Was A Child For A Day . . .
I generally don’t watch the news. Too much focus on all things downbeat, destructive and depressing. That’s just not for me. But as I was flipping through TV channels last week, I stopped to learn more about the sickening school shooting in Parkland, Florida. These young, innocent children went to school in the morning, maybe… Read More »
Michigan Parkinson Foundation Offers Virtual Support Group
Please see the following email I received from the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. The Foundation’s support groups are wonderful, but sometimes life gets in the way of attending a group meeting. Now they are offering a “virtual meeting” where you can get the benefits of a Parkinson support group in the comfort of your own home. … Read More »
My Favorite “Non-Christmas” Christmas Song. . .
Because the radio stations start playing the classic Christmas songs even before Thanksgiving, by Christmas Eve I’m in need of some variety, some different music. This song was not written for Christmas, but it’s a great fit and a nice change of pace from the classics. “And you asked me what I want this year… Read More »
What Happens if I die Without a Will or Trust?
The loss of a loved one can be an extremely stressful and emotionally turbulent time. Initially, the grieving family has to make several decisions regarding final arrangements. Then, family members are then left to determine how their loved one left their estate. When there is a will or trust, it is far easier for the… Read More »
Memorial Day 2017
The story goes that an unnamed World War II soldier wrote a prayer on the wall of his hospital room. Singer Edwin McCain took that prayer and put it to music. A beautiful tribute to all our fallen service members this Memorial Day. Click below to listen.
Old Dogs Find New Love at Michigan’s Only Animal Hospice
Three years ago, Kim Skarritt created Silver Muzzle Cottage in Elk Rapids, Michigan. Silver Muzzle is a rescue and hospice care center for homeless senior dogs. Its aim is to rescue older dogs from shelters and place them with forever homes, but it also provides a homey environment for ailing dogs to live out their… Read More »
Filmmaker Shares “The Upside of Seventy”
In a recently published article, “The Upside of Seventy,” documentary film director Bob Belinoff shares his joy at pursuing his artistic passion later in life. His age is an not only an asset to his creativity, but a major inspiration for it. He has gained skills throughout his years and it is precisely now, in… Read More »