One might build a wall with wallboard—it works, it is good for most settings and most people. It is a modern way of doing things. It is not like were built 100 years ago or 1,000. It meets the needs. … Continue reading →

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and beyond

Posted on December 7, 2015 by dgermann

My work is end of life and beyond. :- Doug.

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Trust forms from the Internet seem simple

Posted on November 16, 2015 by dgermann

Trust forms from the Internet seem like just words on paper; moving them around seems like a thing anybody can do. They are as dangerous financially as it would be to download a set of instructions for do it yourself … Continue reading →

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Why do I like/not like trusts?

Posted on November 15, 2015 by dgermann

Trust documents are labyrinthine: hard to understand. Wills say give this. In a trust, the house takes two deeds; in probate only one, and sometimes none. In a trust, it takes opening two bank accounts; in probate often two, but … Continue reading →

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Trusts are complex for complex situations

Posted on November 14, 2015 by dgermann

Trusts are complex for complex situations; Wills are the simple means for normal settings. :- Doug.

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Why are they pushing trusts?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by dgermann

Why are they pushing trusts? So they can do the work now and be paid for it before you go out the door. :- Doug.

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I get to openly love

Posted on October 6, 2015 by dgermann

Elder caring is the only field of law where I get to openly love my clients. :- Doug.

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Where’s the poetry?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by dgermann

Where’s the poetry in this? :- Doug.

not the enemy

Posted on July 20, 2015 by dgermann

Probate and Wills are not the enemy—only tools among many TOD is not the ultimate slicer, dicer, and cooking pot They call upon you to think :- Doug.

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All the living we could have

Posted on May 10, 2015 by dgermann

We do not have all the living we could have in nursing homes nor in Estate Plans, nor in Wills and Trusts and Estate Administration. Nor in death. This then needs us to disorganize. :- Doug.

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Courts are a utility

Posted on November 2, 2014 by dgermann

Courts are a utility. Courts are not a hindrance, but a way to get clarity and finality, commodities rare in our world. When you need water you go to the water utility, for electricity you go to a different place. … Continue reading →

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Help us do what we need

Posted on October 16, 2014 by dgermann

The Court is here to help us do what we need to do. Why would we use a lathe as a hammer? :- Doug.

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