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Let Me Hear an “Amen” and a “Bingo!”
Each week, my 11-year-old granddaughter Stella Savetsky takes to Instagram to post “Stella’s Torah Corner,” teaching thousands her interpretation of that week’s Torah portion. I filled in for her once
Cinderella Estate Planning: What You Need to Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight on 12/31/2025
As an estate planning lawyer, one of the favorite hats I wear is to be a teacher. From the early days of my career over 45 years ago, I discovered
Every New Baby Is a Miracle
Last week’s post with my Legacy Letter to my new granddaughter Mia stirred up a moving response. Thanks to all for sharing in my joy. As an estate planner, I
A Message to Mia, My New Granddaughter
I’ve been writing this weekly blog for 2 ½ years, and the best feedback I get comes when I share personal stories from my heart. That’s what I’m doing today,
More on Buffett: Dr. Ruth’s Gift That Keeps on Giving
As I reported last week, I missed being part of the Omaha crowd at this year’s Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. But there was a very important guest of honor in
Wisdom from Warren: You Can’t Wind the Clock Back
My son Adam’s wife is expecting a baby any day now, so we made the decision to stay close to home and miss this year’s Berkshire-Hathaway annual meeting. In past
Learn How to Be a Better Leader: Talmage Boston’s “How the Best Did It”
Heroes provide an important guiding light to help us live a fulfilling life and build a meaningful legacy. They inspire us and stretch us to be better. I am blessed
As Campus Protests Rage, Our Kids Face Tough Decisions
To say I am greatly disturbed by the protests on college campuses is an understatement. I grew up in the Vietnam era, so I understand the urge for students to
Fair vs. Equal: Be Ultra-Careful with Unequal Inheritances
One of the thorniest issues in estate planning is the age-old question of fair vs. equal. Should you always split an inheritance equally among your kids, or are there situations
Want to Stay Younger? Dance!
I recently revealed a highlight from attending the TIGER 21 annual conference in Arizona, hearing words of wisdom from President Clinton and President Bush. Exciting as that was, it wasn’t
The Best Time Is Now
I recently had a wake-up call at a TIGER 21 meeting, thanks to my TIGER colleague and good friend Tom McKelvey. I was giving the Marvin Blum pictorial life story
Why We Procrastinate, and How To Fix It
I hope all successfully emerged from yesterday’s April Fool’s Day unscathed. Last week’s post pointed out the dangers of procrastinating, which can be particularly costly in estate planning. This week,