Father of Marvel Universe Dies at 95

Stan Lee was a beloved man that did something no one else could.  He was able to connect with four generations by introducing them to superheros they could relate to.  True, they all had some sort of power, but Stan Lee humanized them in a way that resonated with fans from all walks of life. …

QDROS In Estate & VA Pension Planning

Are You Taking Advantage Of What A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) Can Do For Your Retiring Client? QDRO for a retiring client?  Yes, QDROs are often missed as an opportunity in estate planning.  It is true that QDROs are usually used in a divorce decree to transfer employee retirement income security accounts (ERISA )…

Veterans Day Facts

Veterans Day is not the same as Memorial Day.  Memorial Day is a time to remember all of those who gave their lives for our country.  Veterans Day is to honor all who serve our country in war or peace, dead or alive.  This Day is intended to thank veterans for the sacrifices that they…

Glen Campbell’s Wills Being Contested Due To Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Glen Campbell seemed to have always known that he was meant to be a musician.  Glen had one of the best rags to riches stories in country music history.  Everything seemed to fall into place quickly.  With in a couple of years he had played on albums with Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole,…

What should you do if a client wants to leave all or a portion of an estate to a differently-abled adult or child?

There are nearly 58 million people in America that identified as differently-abled.  This makes them the largest minority group by far.  Every year when the holiday season comes near most of us start to think of ways that we can give back to those that are not as fortunate as we are.  Most of us…

Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to have served on the Supreme Court, announces that she suffers from dementia

Tuesday, October 23rd, Sandra Day O’Conner announced that she has been diagnosed with “the beginning stages of dementia, probably Alzheimer’s disease,” in an open letter that she released to the public.  Sandra Day O’Conner was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court.  After retiring at the age of 76 she continued her work in…