Blum's Blog

Breaking Three Stigmas Around Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement is not about planning for a marriage to fail. It is about entering the marriage with clarity and a plan for the future. Last week, I discussed

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, A Love Story…and Maybe a Prenup Too
Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sign a prenuptial agreement before saying “I do”? We may never know, as that information would likely remain confidential. But given the significant wealth,

When in Doubt, Go! It Saved Talmage’s Life.
Last Wednesday morning, I received a text from my best friend Talmage Boston. That’s not unusual. Most of my mornings start with a text from Talmage. This one was different: “I’ve had a

Elsie’s Funeral: A Celebration of Love and Legacy
Funerals can be uplifting. My mother’s was. Exactly one week ago, we gathered at Congregation Ahavath Sholom to honor her, barely over a day after she left us. We followed traditional Jewish protocols,

Elsie Blum—May She Rest in Peace
My mother died on Sunday night. Her funeral is today. Till the very end, her brain was as sharp as ever. But after 95 years, her body was worn out. Those who’ve been

Book Tip: Theo of Golden
While recovering from my recent hip surgery, a wonderful surprise arrived in the mail. It was a book sent to me by my dear friend and fellow law school “Canoe Brother”

Man Plans, and G-d Laughs: My Broken Hip Episode
I grew up hearing the Yiddish proverb, “Mann tracht, un Gott lacht” – “Man plans, and G-d laughs.” That adage has new meaning for me, as all my best-laid plans have

Can You Build a Legacy on Your Hardest Days?
It happened in an instant. One moment, I’m doing an energetic workout and feeling on top of the world. The next moment, I trip over my HOKA tennis shoes on

Grandpa Herzberg’s “Three-a-Day” Legacy
My wife Laurie is from Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to Elvis, barbeque, and the blues, Memphis is home to Laurie’s big family. We enjoy visiting them regularly, as they always

“Musings from Marvin” – Watering My Early Seeds as a Writer
Growing up, I was what you would call a nerd (in today’s lingo). At school, I chose sedentary electives that worked the mind rather than the body. In seventh grade,

What The Madison Teaches Us About Legacy
Several weeks ago, I shared legacy lessons from this hit show Landman. The feedback I received was enthusiastic and affirming. Given that appetite to learn from TV drama, this week’s

Back to Basics
Let’s wind the clock back about 50 years to my time at UT Law School. During those three years, I was searching for the field of law that would be my
