A few weeks ago I wrote about the family disagreement with respect to where the aboriginal artist, Norval Morrisseau was to be buried. Four of his seven children are contesting his will saying their father was of unsound mind when he drew up this will and that he lacked approval or knowledge of its’ contents. Gabor Vadas, […]
I had lunch today with an old friend who told me the story of how his mother avoided potential disaster within the family by her will. The father died a few years ago, leaving his wife and 4 children. One of the sons was estranged from the family after a fight that occurred with his […]
Please take a moment to click on www.50plus.com to read my article on Ethical Wills. It will be on the site from January 17 - 23
I want to wish everybody reading my blog a happy, healthy and fulfilling 2008. What I also hope is that each of you has a will and that it is up to date. There are so many horror stories of people who for a variety of reasons, die without documenting their wishes. This leaves the […]
I have just been informed that my article ” Ethical Wills: Creating a Loving Legacy” will now be published on the 50plus website January 17, 2008 instead of this month. I’m quite happy about this change as I had wondered if the readership would be reduced during the holiday season. The editor is also hoping to […]
My article ” Ethical Wills: Creating a Loving Legacy” will be published on www.50plus.com in the Lifestyles section. It will appear December 20 - 26 and I’ll insert the link in my blog once I see it on the website.
We are having a horrendous snowstorm today in Toronto. Reminds me of what winters were like […]
Forgot to post information about my radio interview on Mediation Station 1610AM, this past Sunday, December 9. This one hour program is hosted by Gregg Fenton, Coordinator of the Community Transformation Program at Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview. We talked about the meaning of legacy, issues involved with legacy, my hopes about the work of […]
In the front page of the Toronto Star, Saturday, December , 8, 2007, a headline reads, ” Family Feuds Over Artist’s Dying Wishes”. The famous aboriginal artist Norval Morisseau did not state where he wanted to be buried, and there is a dispute between his seven surviving children, a brother and a man who became […]
I am quite intrigued with the concept of an Ethical Will and attended a half day introductory session last weekend here in Toronto. Most people have not heard of this idea so I’ll give an overview.
A legal will provides instructions for the dispersment of your money, possessions and property. An ethical will is a way […]
Hello Everybody!
Here is an amazing man. Watch and listen!! This is the 90 minute version of his “last lecture” where he leaves his legacy for his 3 children.
Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch, who is dying from pancreatic cancer, gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed […]
