Category Archives: Holidays & Commemorations
Happy Holidays 2016
I hope you’re all having a joyous and memorable holiday season filled with friends and family and fun! I value all of our clients and take pride and joy in helping our clients to plan for their families’ futures and to guide families through the administration of an estate of a loved one. As… Read More »
Happy Holidays 2015!
I hope you’re all having a joyous and memorable holiday season filled with friends and family and fun! One year ago today I announced our law firm transition. It’s been a great 2015 meeting and working with past clients and new clients alike. I value all of our clients and take pride and joy… Read More »
Two Year Blogiversary
Two years ago we rolled out the welcome mat for this blog. And here we are 80 posts later! On last year’s blogiversary I shared 5 Things About Our Blog. Today I want to share some numbers and stats. If you run any kind of website or blog, you’re probably familiar with a tool… Read More »
Estate Planning Jokes for April’s National Humor Month
It can’t be an accident that National Humor Month coincides with income tax month. Who doesn’t need a little laughter after trying to decipher over 4 million words in the tax code. Last April I linked to a few humorous videos. Here are some short estate planning jokes (none are mine, but I have… Read More »
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day
Did you know that April 16 (every year) is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD)? Just what is NHDD? It’s a “50-state annual initiative to provide clear, concise, and consistent information on healthcare decision-making to both the public and providers/facilities through the widespread availability and dissemination of simple, free, and uniform tools (not just forms)… Read More »
Happy Holidays and New Beginnings: Firm Announcement!
I hope you’re all having a joyous and memorable holiday season filled with friends and family and fun! The new year is right around the corner, and with that, big news here at our law office: As of January 1, 2015, Law Offices of Robert H. Glorch will be transitioned to Law Offices of… Read More »
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 20-26
Are you aware that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW)? You are now. In 2008, the 110th Congress passed a resolution designating the third week of October as such. The resolution recognizes the importance of estate planning, encourages the distribution of estate planning information by professionals to all Americans and is… Read More »
Gift by Poetry: Dogged Unfairness or Poetic Justice?
In honor of April Fools Day (and National Poetry Month), today’s post reviews a new Illinois appellate court decision that seems like a spoof (or a law school exam question) — but isn’t. There are usually a handful of Illinois cases each month dealing with estate or trust issues. Many involve esoteric procedural matters… Read More »
Happy July 4th: Estate Planning, American Revolution Style
Happy Independence Day from the Law Offices of Robert H. Glorch! Whether you’re traveling, barbecuing or attending a festival or parade, we wish you a relaxing, happy and safe holiday weekend. When we think of the American Revolution we think of freedom. At it’s heart, estate planning — managing and disposing of your property… Read More »