Diana brings me flowers. Diana is both beautiful and happily married. Yet there they set at my desk, the latest round of colorful, cared for magnoliophyta straight from her seemingly boundless, magical garden. This has nothing to do with me, you see. Diana brings flowers to the gym for what it gives all of our …more

When I moved back to Texas from New York in 1994, heartbroken from my last marriage run amok, Austin was my destination. Having grown up in the dusty outback of west Texas, I knew that, not only could I ‘not go home again,’ I wouldn’t have wanted the dusty, flat, crusty arm of the panhandle …more

Many of us are familiar with trusts and may already be using a trust for various purposes. We are also likely familiar with the common players involved in any given trust: (a) grantor(s) or settlor(s), (b) trustee(s), and (c) beneficiary(ies). A grantor or settlor is the person who creates the trust and transfers ownership of …more

After 6 years in Asia I can see the advantages and disadvantages of retiring in Asia. As many people who have moved to Thailand discovered a steady pension or regular income makes this a a great location to retire and experience new things. One of the things I have found as have others who move …more

Today is Easter weekend and apart from thrusting myself into the festivities I find myself worrying about why I decided to go on another long trip. I have a perfectly good home, business, a family who needs me from time to time and many, many friends. Still too late now! In fact that should be …more

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For a lover of gardens, there is nothing like being in one – and especially if this is a private garden – you learn not only about the garden but about the gardeners. I had first set eyes on the enchanting garden of Helen Dillon in 2000. Yes it had been awhile and I was …more

Many clients are often confused as to the meaning of “probate”. Probate is “proving” an individual’s Last Will and Testament (“Will”) to the court. New York State law dictates specific formalities for the execution of a will. For a will to be validly executed and subject to the probate process, it must be signed by …more

Make a Commitment to Invest in Yourself! The majority of people associate money with wealth. While money and greed have become enshrined by our materialist society it is friends, according to the latest research, who are more beneficial to our health and happiness than money. It is our social capital that is more important than …more