Estate Planning

In 1978, the late and great Paul Harvey recited a tribute to American farmers.  In his “So God Made a Farmer” narrative, Harvey notes common characteristics and values of our nation’s farmers:  caretaker; dedicated; strong; and selfless, among others.  In my experience creating estate plans for ... » Learn More about So God Made a Farmer – Protecting Your Family Farm

The State of Iowa, with the help of the Iowa Department of Public Health and certain local medical centers, passed a new law which is applicable to every person.  Despite the law’s significance and relevance to humankind, I find in my practice that very few people know about it.  The law, known as ... » Learn More about IPOST – A New Law Affecting You and Your Family

A recent article in the Omaha World Herald outlined the life of a man named Jack.  The title of the article:  Omahan went to his grave with a secret:  He was a millionaire.  As the article reports, Jack was a very private person who “drove old cars, drank cheap beer and kept his wife on a strict ... » Learn More about Estate Planning and the Public Eye

According to a recent CNBC news report, one in every six hundred people do not receive the money they were entitled to in a life insurance policy. The reason is often twofold:  (1) the life insurance company fails to seek out the beneficiary; and/or (2) the person who purchased the life insurance ... » Learn More about Life Insurance: You Could Be a Millionaire and Not Know It

As the month of June approaches and our calendars become filled with summer vacations, graduations, weddings, and holidays, be sure to mark June 15th and observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).  While not as notorious as Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day, observing the significance of ... » Learn More about Elder Abuse