"My photo books on Arizona are my last will and testament to my love for my native state." — Barry Goldwater Barry Goldwater — a five-term Republican senator from Arizona and a presidential candidate in 1964 — was an unabashed lover of the great outdoors, especially of Arizona and its Grand Canyon. Photography was his [...]
“If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” ~ Mary Engelbreit In today's tips and trix, I remember my father, who passed away sixteen years ago. His death marked the first seeds of Executrixie and I remain thrilled at Executrixie's growth as I continue [...]
One of our fondest family memories involved an all-inclusive trip my wife, Susan, and I took to Disney with our adult children, spouses, and grandchildren in 2017. We had planned to surprise them again with another trip in the summer of 2020 until Susan was diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer in the [...]
It is officially Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, and Black Friday! Today is the part of the charitable giving movement where individuals and corporations give back to their favorite causes. On this #givingtuesday, I am highlighting The Dinner Party, (www.dinnerparty.org) whose mission is to transform life after a loss from [...]
From the Vault: I am spending Thanksgiving alone. My brother and his wife did not me this year. My mom died earlier this year and I was appointed executor of her estate. Since then, my brother and my sister-in-law have accused me of stealing from the estate, intentionally delaying the probate process, and not giving [...]
Wow! Temperatures really dropped here in the Triangle this past week and it felt like winter arrived overnight. If you have elderly family, friends, or neighbors, please check in with them using these winter safety tips. 1. Make certain they are dressing for the weather. As we age we may not notice the cold as [...]
In today's Giving Tuesday post, sharing family medical history is invaluable information to pass among the generations. I have a confession to make: I am a cold person. From the frigid, gloomy days of February through the sultry, hot days of August, you most likely can find me with a sweater nearby, especially if I [...]
From the Vault I just wish my father was more open about his intentions when he wrote his will and explained his distrust of and disappointment in my younger brother, Bill, after Bill made some bad decisions early on in his life. My dad gave the bulk of his estate to me and left Bill [...]
In this #givingTuesday post, an auction can make sense for an estate that does not leave many beneficiaries and such is the case of Lee Bouvier Radziwill, a former princess and younger sister of the late former First Lady Jackie Kennedy. In 2016, she told Architectural Digest, “When I buy something, I do so [...]
Talking about emergencies, sudden illnesses and death won't kill you but most people avoid the difficulty of initiating this conversation with loved ones. In our death- denying society, wouldn't you like to avoid it all together? On the contrary, acknowledging these realities can prepare and protect your family in financial and non-financial ways. In this [...]
