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“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” ~ Guillaume Apollinaire Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and give thanks for our many blessings. I think it’s natural sometimes to focus on what we don’t have instead of the things we… Read More »
Many people entering their senior years expect to remain healthy and able to live in their homes for many years to come. However, in reality, some people will experience age-related health challenges which will create the need for additional services such as nursing home, assisted living, or in-home attendant care. To prepare for this possibility,… Read More »
Retired seniors looking for a way to give back to their community often benefit from the rewards which come from volunteering. Volunteering not only helps the community but also serves to provide volunteers with a sense of contribution and purpose. In Michigan, those seniors who qualify and want to work with children and elderly individuals… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »