PeaceLaw / Steve Plaisted

09/28/2026

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One day, even though we don't want to think about it, one of us will have to say goodbye to the other.

One of us will attend the funeral.

One will hear people speak about someone they could still hold in their arms not long ago.

And one will have to learn to walk through a world where the person who had been by their side for so many years is no longer there.

That's why, while you can still look into each other's eyes, don't put off until tomorrow what you can say today.

Hug each other.

Tell each other, “I love you.”

Forgive each other for the little things.

Stop allowing pride to steal days you will never be able to get back.

Because so often, we believe there will be another chance.

Another birthday.

Another Christmas.

Another trip.

Another dinner.

Another “good night.”

But life never promises tomorrow.

And perhaps the saddest thing isn't losing someone...

but remembering all the times you could have hugged them and chose not to.

Don’t let arguments become bigger than the years you’ve spent together.

Don't let a difference of opinion erase everything beautiful you have built together.

Life passes far too quickly.

One day you're just beginning a story, and before you realize it, decades have passed.

Hair changes.

Hands grow old.

Children grow up.

Places change.

But what remains are the photographs, the conversations, the trips, the laughter, and all those little moments that seemed insignificant while they were happening.

So, if you have that special person with you today, don't simply live beside them... live with them.

Make memories.

Take pictures together even when there is no special occasion.

Go for walks.

Eat together.

Laugh at the silliest things.

Hug each other for no reason.

Say what you feel.

Because one day, one of you will have to continue alone.

And when that moment comes, you won't be able to stop time.

You will only be able to close your eyes and hold on to the memories.

So while you are both still here...

love each other without saving so much for later.

Because the best time to tell someone how much they mean to you isn't when you are standing in front of their absence.

It is now, while they can still hear you.

09/16/2026

You have probably heard stories about receiving an inheritance through a long lost relative. Well, have we got a personal experience to share in regards to a probate case we at PeaceLaw been working on for over a year. A single man who lived in Montgomery County died without a will. Although he probably thought he was poor in relation to Montgomery County Maryland standards, the distribution of his assets tell a different story. Because he was not married, had no children, his parents died and he had no siblings and he HAD NO WILL, his entire estate (of almost $700,000) is in the process of being distributed to first cousins with whom he had little to no relationship.

Because by law, half of the estate goes his mother’s side and half to his father’s side, and there’s only one heir on his mother’s side and ten on the father’s side, one heir is getting ½ of the ENTIRE estate.

What does this mean for you? ALWAYS have some kind of estate plan in place! We are sure that this man would have wanted some of his favorite charities and/or friends to have received his funds.

Although it may seem costly to put one’s affairs in order, it’s in YOUR best interest and those you care about to do it NOW! Learn how Steve Plaisted of PeaceLaw can help you with this very important task.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." ~ John 14:27

09/11/2026

“How do you want to be remembered?” was a question Charlie was asked several weeks before his martyrdom. Here’s part of his answer:

08/26/2026

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My mom is "Swedish death cleaning" before I inherit her belongings—and reconsidering what makes an heirloom valuable in the first place.

08/18/2026

Grateful for these kind words and the opportunity to serve our client Carol with her estate planning. If you need to put together an estate plan or update one, please let me know how I can be of assistance. To learn more, visit https://mypeacelawyer.com/index.php/peace-in-estate-planning/

07/11/2026

Don’t be caught off guard when a sudden challenging series of unfortunate events lands in your lap. Experience more peace during your passing storm, knowing you have a medical power of attorney in place naming trusted people to assist you.

Additionally, already having your written financial wishes in writing will provide a greater degree of peace for you and your loved ones as you won’t be pressed to complete these important tasks when your mind is overloaded.

Check out MyPeaceLawyer.com to learn more.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." ~ John 14:27

07/04/2026

Want to have an “Independence Day” free from many probate hassles? Free from estate planning indecision worry? Free from knowing you’re burdening those you love because YOU didn’t plan well?

Let Steve Plaisted of PeaceLaw help you navigate estate planning questions which cause many to be overwhelmed.

You CAN have have FREEDOM which comes when you’re at PEACE that you’ve taken the time to plan to CARE for YOUR loved ones AND yourself!

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"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." ~ John 14:27

02/27/2026

The murderer WORKED AT the senior living facility! Although there’s no evidence of him trying to “cozy up” to the very wealthy victim (also a philanthropist) in order get some kind of death benefit, this reminds me of unscrupulous people who wheedle their way to work with wealthy elderly people. (Although my (Pam) mom wasn’t what most would consider “wealthy”, she told me she had some nice jewelry stolen either from her home or a facility when people were “cleaning.”)

If you have a loved one in a facility, visit them as much as possible. If you’re out of state, call your loved one often or, if they cannot talk, periodically call for updates and speak with the nurse attending to your loved one. Call both day and night nurses as they will know who else is working the same shifts as them. It reminds staff there is a loved one advocating from afar and their loved one has NOT been abandoned which could possibly prevent a vulnerable person from being unduly influenced to change beneficiary forms, etc. A nurse might say “off the record” that someone is trying to "cozy up" to your loved one because they certainly don’t have time to make calls and they won’t want anything “on the record.”

Fresh details of the fatal Feb. 14 shooting at a senior home are coming to light after the man arrested in the case was denied bond.

02/16/2026

12/31/2025

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