JUST VOTE IN 2024

Another primary is upon us.  This will be the first year without Mom and I will miss discussing the candidates with her.  I had a conversation with a friend about voting, and they had never voted.  So I thought I might try again to encourage folks to vote.  My family has always challenged each other …

Art and Sentimental Items in Estate Planning

Art and Sentimental Items in Estate Planning

The New York Times has an interesting article on the value of an art collection in estate planning.   That’s not something most people think about. After all, most people aren’t serious art collectors.  Even among those who are, these collections usually exist more for personal satisfaction than financial gain.   “Art investors are nearly …

Capacity to Execute Documents

Capacity to Execute Documents

Proper execution of a legal instrument requires that the person signing have sufficient mental “capacity” to understand the implications of the document. While most people speak of legal “capacity” or “competence” as a rigid black line–either the person has it or doesn’t–in fact it can be quite variable depending on the person’s abilities and the …