“Your peers will respect you for your integrity and character, not your possessions.” David Robinson But if possessions are temporary and do not reflect the character of man, why are so many older Americans swimming in them? The overabundance of personal property is troubling when you consider many older adults live on limited or fixed…
The Missouri Durable Power of Attorney Law is set forth in Chapter 404.700 through 404.735 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. A power of attorney is a legal document wherein you voluntarily, and with informed consent, and in the presence of witnesses, give another person powers to address your property and finances. Although you may select multiple parties to…
Jefferson City, Missouri attorney, Todd Miller will speak at a FREE event at the Lake next Saturday 4/25/15. 2015 Financial Expo at Columbia College, 900 College Blvd., Osage Beach, MO 65065. Speakers include Todd Miller, Law Office of Todd Miller; Eldon Becker, CPA, Evers & Company; Keith Taylor, CPA, Evers & Company; Bill LaCasse, SRG…
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, pet ownership is very popular in the United States. The AVMA 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook indicates 36.5% of all households own a dog; 30.4% of all households own a cat; 3.1% of all households own a bird; and 1.5% of all American households own a…
Seniors are not immune to the collapsing state of marriage in America. According to the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, the divorce rate for couples over 50 doubled from 1990-2009. While some experts think that the trend is because of our growing cultural acceptance of divorce, still others…
Let’s start with two wonderful quotes: “A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it.” – J. Nowell or “Creditors have better memories than debtors.” – Ben Franklin. When clients hire me to collect a debt, these humorous quotes often come to mind, but for most business owners and senior adults who…
