Archive for September, 2008

If You Really Can’t Decide Who to Name As Guardians, Here’s What to Do

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

There are a lot of parents out there who have not named        guardians for their kids because they really can't decide. You might be one of them. But, here's the thing. If you don't decide and something happens to you, the decision gets made by a Judge. You don't want that, do you? Here's ...

Holy, Moly … I’m Gonna Have a TV show. For Real

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Ok, so there's no contract yet.  But, all signs are  pointing     to me getting a TV show of some kind. Crazy, huh?!? Well, not so crazy. The truth of the matter is that it's what I've always wanted. But, until last year, I wasn't really willing to admit it to myself (or anyone ...

Get It In Writing … Real Life Reasons for Legal Agreements

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Legal agreements are so boring, aren't they? And, if you are like most people, you are making a lot of deals in life without documenting those deals. I always give people the benefit of the doubt and trust, so I do it myself. And, I'm a lawyer! That means, if I do it, you ...

It’s All Happening

Friday, September 12th, 2008

My baby started Kindergarten this week. Now, I've got two kids in school full-time and at the same place, what a relief! Not to mention all the amazing things that are starting to happen.  Right before I left for Burning Man, I got a call from producers at CNBC that they ...

Two Legal Documents Every Adult Needs No Matter The Size of Your Bank Account

Friday, September 12th, 2008

As of your 18th birthday, you became an adult in the eyes of the law. Even though your kids may still act like teenagers (or you may feel like one), in the eyes of the government, turning 18 means you need to have legal documents in place in case of ...

When Estate Planning Goes Awry

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Jim Guzy’s a smart guy.  He was Intel’s longest running director and thanks to Intel holdings built up a sizable fortune.  And, he had smart estate planning lawyers who established a Family Limited Partnership (FLP.) to hold his Intel stock (called Arbor) to save estate taxes at his death.  This is ...