Healthy! What Does It Mean? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Can you be healthy if you are angry, anxious or depressed? Surely these conditions effect physiology, but the impact is more about how energy is being handled by the physical body. The emotions can be looked at as E-Motion "Energy in Motion". Anger is a reaction to fear and is used as a defense when boundaries are unclear or violated. Depression is energy being continually pushed away from conscious awareness or we become chronically locked into the expression of sadness. Either of these situations leaves us flat and empty. Anxiety is the activated energy of fear that rises in the system and keeps us from relaxing into life's experiences. In order to be truly healthy, we must have access to all of our emotions along with the ability to express them appropriately.

Investing: The Art Of Making Your Money Work For You (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

There is a lot to know about investing. It all depends on what type of investing you are interested in as well. There are many different types of investment options out there. So what is investing, specifically?

What is a "Pour-Over Will?" (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

One of key parts of your estate plan is your "pour-over will." Yet, many people don't know what it is, what it does, or why it is needed.

Long Term Care Insurance for Seniors (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

When a good friend of mine inquired where he could obtain information about medical insurance for his out-of-state, elderly mother, I told him to try the Internet.

Baby Boomers: Will They Be Able to Afford Their Parents? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Do you worry about whether your aging parents have their "affairs in order?" You should. After all, you're the one who will have to pay unnecessary taxes and endure time-consuming court procedures if your parents don't have an effective estate plan. Without some forethought on their part and your part, you could be facing a lot of wasted time and money in addition to a lot of frustration. All of the waste and frustration can easily be avoided.

Contesting a Will or a Trust. Can it Be Done? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

First, we must ask, what is contesting a will or a trust? Basically, contesting a will or a trust means that you are challenging the validity of the will or trust document.

Asset Searching for Recovery Actions - The Decision Maker's Tool Part 2 (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

In Part One of this article we took a look at some minimum recommendations for asset searches as a recovery medium. This discussion is based on the assumption that an asset search has already been determined to be sanctionable by, for example, a loan in default, a judgment that has been rendered, a court order obtained for the release of credit information in cases that are not clearly defined under the FCRA or "extended consent" given in a creditor/debtor or employee - employer relationship.

An Introduction to Offshore Investing (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Once upon a time, offshore investment strategies were spoken of in hushed tones. They were conversations restricted to the plush offices of private Swiss bankers, or a dinner table topic in the expensive playgrounds of the multi-millionaires.

An Annuities Primer (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Though popular among today's aging Baby Boomers and members of the Mature or "Senior" markets, annuities can be traced back to ancient Greece. The term "annuity" comes from the Greek word "annus"or "year"and refers to annual income payments. Similarly, in ancient Rome citizens would make one-time payments to a contract called "annua" in exchange for lifetime payments made once a year.

Deeds Variation - The 2 Year Rule (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Introduction

I recently received a query from a practicing solicitor asking for advice on using Deeds of Variation. The solicitor in question was acting on behalf of clients who wished to alter the terms of their father's Will to afford a fairer disposition of the assets amongst family members. Ordinarily this would one of the situations where a Deed of Variation could be employed. However, the testator's death was 6 years ago.

Trustees: Who Can You Trust? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Early in my legal career I represented two young women in their early 20s.

Their mother had been killed in a car accident when they were infants. An out of court settlement had been reached and a lump sum of cash had been awarded to each of them.

How Creditors Measure Your Credit Rating (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Creditors will measure your credit rating based on the following three main things.

1. Capacity
2. Collateral
3. Character

The three "C's" show creditors your:

Five Reasons Why I don't Have a Will (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

One: I hate my children and want them to never speak to each other again after the battle over my estate.

Do You Need An Answer About Life? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

I was originally brought up Catholic, at the insistence of my parents. I quickly lost interest after going through my confirmation and began doing my own thing. After many years of drinking and partying, I got very bored and thought, "Is this ALL there is to life?!?!" I thought, "If there really IS any truth to a 'life after death', I should at least TRY to find the answer." I started to do some research on science and religion to see if I could come up with any TRUTH about the "meaning of life".

Is Asset Protection Legal? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Perhaps you've heard of or seen Hollywood's portrayal of Swiss Bank accounts, Offshore Trusts and Corporations, and Tax Havens of the rich and famous as jet setting moguls live mysterious yet exciting lives.

Why Referral Business Is So Valuable (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

With so much money invested on innefective advertising, it's time to look at some good old fashioned ways of generating new business. One tried and tested way is by referral.

Why Target the "Matures" (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

The "Matures" are the generations that came along between 1909 and 1945. Born to and tempered by economic uncertainty, older Matures were nurtured by the New Deal and served in the mightiest armed force fielded by any nation. The Matures' core values are a roll call of traditional American culture: Honor; optimism, selflessness, dedication to a higher purpose (self-sacrifice equals virtue).

Financing Sources and Types to Ensure Successful (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Money is of extreme importance nowadays. Almost everything that we do involves money. The same is true if one wants to venture into business or buy a home which is one of the basic needs for survival. Financing or supplying of funds in business is a must to make it grow and achieve the desired expected profit (together with the right planning and managing). Common mistakes encountered by new entrepreneurs are wrong financing sources, underestimated amount needed for capital and inflexible financing types. These problems however can be prevented by careful planning and analysis of the various factors involved in starting a business.

Living Trust... Living Will... What's the Difference? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

"My mom told me she has a living will. That way she's going to avoid probate"

I can't tell you how many times I've heard this when a new person finds out I was a living trust lawyer.

Moving On Gracefully: Leaving Your Spiritual Group (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

While there are alot of warnings and admonishments regarding what to look for in a spiritual community there is very little to rely on when you are contemplating moving on.