How do you create a lasting family legacy? There’s no perfect formula, but one of the key building blocks is getting the family together to grow a close family connection.

I have the honor of serving for many years on the editorial board of Trust & Estates magazine, a leading national publication in the estate planning field. The February 2026

This week, we are proud to spotlight Kaitlin R. Goddard and recognize several recent accomplishments that reflect the depth of her work and her growing impact within the probate and

Clint Eastwood famously said, “I get up every day, and I don’t let the old man in.”  That’s my philosophy too, giving my all to dodge growing old. In today’s post, I’m

If you’d like a 43-minute crash course in estate planning, I recently recorded a podcast on “The Head and the Heart of Estate Planning.” Dr. Kirby Rosplock of Tamarind Learning

My kids enjoy teasing me. In a good-natured and loving way, they like to poke fun at my eccentricities, which I admit are considerable. I own those eccentricities and laugh

My focus today is on a personal ritual that has the makings for a great New Year’s resolution, adopting a daily exercise routine. I can already hear some of you

All too often, we don’t appreciate something till it’s gone. In my case, following my vocal cord surgery, I’m gradually regaining my voice, but it’s a journey. I wrote about my vocal

One of the tenets of the Blum Family’s mission is to go through life collecting memorable moments. As we look back, our life is a series of moments. Certain ones

A momentous event in the life of The Blum Firm occurred 25 years ago when John Hunter joined our law firm family. It was a complete win-win. We provided the

Several years ago, a dear friend of ours, Jean Johnson, died and Laurie and I went to her home to pay our respects to her husband Ray. The conversation with Ray

Last week, I emphasized the importance of gratitude in this holiday season and shared a key moment with my family that made me feel immensely grateful. This week, I want