Planning for Disability: Control Your Destiny

I mentioned estate planning and most people think of wills and trusts. But a good estate plan includes things that will help you if you become disabled (Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, coma, vegetative state, serious illness, etc.). Three documents should be considered: an advance directive for health care, a power of attorney for finances, and a trust. The first two are […]

Mission Soldier Black – Inline Skate Review

The Mission Soldier Black is a moderately priced inline hockey skate for experienced players. Unlike cheaper models that cut down on construction and features, the Soldier Black is packed with enough perks to make it a great intermediate to advanced level skate. Looking to upgrade to a faster and more reliable skate? This could be the pair of blades for […]

What type of trademark will give you the best protection?

A trademark is a word, symbol, or phrase that identifies the source of an entity’s goods or services. Applicants attempting to acquire a federal trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office are faced with a selection of various types of trademarks. In fact, the applicant for a trademark can select between a character mark or a special […]

"Icebreaker" by tom "Big Al" Schreiter

Did you ever read one of those books that gave you an “ah-ha moment”? Tom “Big Al” Schreiter’s book “Icebreaker” is one of those books. When I read it, I realized that the skills taught in the book are simple and should make sense to everyone, but of course, if they were, we wouldn’t need the book, would we? One […]

What is a liquidation brochure?

The Settlement Booklet, sometimes called a Lawsuit Video, is more accurately known as a Mediation Documentary as it focuses on liability and damages coverage and is presented during a mediation procedure or arbitration hearing. The finished piece lasts 10 to 30 minutes, never more, and is a concise summary of the case. This video is produced for the opposing attorney […]

Why do parents disinherit their children

Estate planners use the term “natural objects of one’s reward” to refer to those people who would be expected to receive a portion of a person’s estate upon death. Typically, the natural objects of a person’s reward are members of the immediate family who would take a portion of the estate if the person died without a will. For example, […]

What your profile picture says about you

Your profile picture is the first impression you make on the world and the one you choose really says a lot about you, whether you realize it or not. I’ve been spending a lot of time on social media websites lately, like Facebook and Twitter, and I’ve noticed a few things when it comes to profile photos. If you are […]