Will Parties with Emilie

11/30/2021

This article has some good points to consider when your child becomes an adult.

When your child turns 18, you lose many of your rights as a parent but you can regain them with the proper legal documents.

01/28/2020

This grandmother's fur tells a story that is worth cherishing. Likewise, as grandma said, leaving the fur in the closet "will not bring that mink back to life." On the other hand, fashion can be trend-setting. If a person doesn't want to encourage the fur industry, not wearing fur would be a good start. If you have a fur that is languishing in the closet, consider donating it to the Bell Museum or a similar naturalist instituion.

Families with vintage fur coats are grappling with a generational divide over an issue also roiling fashion and politics.

10/24/2019

This alternative to old school cremation is strangely similar to the way lutefisk is made. For me, that sounds like a great way to go! Constantly evolving technology is one reason why it isn't always a good idea to make your very specific death and dying wishes binding. (Sometimes it is a very good idea, just not always.)

https://fcaofmn.org/alkaline-hydrolysis-green-cremation.html

11/09/2017

This is an act of love for the people we leave behind.

In "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning," Margareta Magnusson recommends considering how much meaning an object will have to others — not just to you.

06/08/2017

This is great advice! Organizing your memorabilia and keepsakes is a wonderful gift to the loved ones who will have to sort through your treasures one day.

The boxes of keepsakes in our basement, closets and attics don’t have to stay hidden and unorganized anymore. Here are six tips to help motivate you — while easing your fear — to organize and archive these precious treasures.

04/21/2017

Clients often ask me for advice on which documents to keep and how to store them. This article gives good insight.

http://www.consumerreports.org/taxes/how-long-to-keep-tax-documents/

Consumer Reports experts tell you how long to keep tax records and share easy ways to organize your post-tax paper records and computer file clutter.

06/09/2015

Did you know this about Facebook? You can add a Legacy Contact to manage your Facebook account after you pass away. Click on settings, then security, then "Legacy Contact." Facebook defines Legacy Contact like this: A legacy contact is someone you choose to manage your account after you pass away. They'll be able to do things like pin a post on your Timeline, respond to new friend requests, and update your profile picture. They won't post as you or see your messages.

09/21/2014