Here are five factors to consider when selecting an executor: Family or outsider Most people think first of naming a family member, especially a spouse or child. There can be an advantage to this because of the personal relationship and their understanding of the family’s desires. However, be sure the chosen family member can handle […]
The many benefits of documenting your family tree
My husband (Greg) and I just returned from attending a family wedding in the Minneapolis area. Greg grew up in Minnesota and much of his extended family still live there. Since we were there for five days, we took the extra time to re-connect with several of his cousins and their families. We met some […]
Ideas for celebrating Grandparents Day
National Grandparents Day is next Sunday, September 11. Some may think this is just another “Hallmark”, 1-800Flowers, or See’s Candy holiday. I assure you, it is not. The concept of Grandparents Day began when Marian McQuade initiated a campaign to set aside a special day just to recognize grandparents. Her primary motivation was to champion […]
A legacy story of Devastation, Determination, and then Delight
Kerri and April were favored to win the gold medal in Beach Volleyball at the Rio Olympics. Kerri had previously won 3 gold medals (Athens, Beijing, and London). April won a silver medal in London. Their partnership had proven to be successful over the past three years. They had numerous podium finishes in both the […]