By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Who Gets the Grandfather Clock? Blame it on the grandfather clock. My cousin, Jim, has not talked to his brother for 20 years. All because his brother received the tall clock that stood in the same place in their parent’s home for…
By Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Who will end up with your grandmother’s wedding ring and your great-grandfather’s pocket watch? When creating an estate plan, many fill out a list indicating who is to receive precious or sentimental possession after death. Few take the time to provide a…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Some days I carry 8 pennies in my left pocket. Why? To remind me to drink plenty of water each day. The idea is – I want to drink 8 glasses of water each day. That is water…not coffee, soda, wine or…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Most people who receive an inheritance blow it. Why? Many people are inexperienced at handling large amounts of money. They lack the discipline and willingness to seek professional help. Instead they consider their future as a permanent vacation with no need to…