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Progress Not Perfection: An Estate Plan Grows With You

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 by Tracey Ingle

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had surgery two and half weeks ago - back surgery to be exact.  While the recovery is going well (thanks to those who have emailed and sent their wishes and prayers) it still takes patience.  I am the first to admit that I have no patience when it comes to being injured.  As I’m sure many of you can relate, it’s frustrating when the body doesn’t do what it’s supposed to.  I constantly remind myself that it’s about progress, not perfection.

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This Holiday Season, Give Your Adult Children a Priceless Gift That Will Last Your Family for Generations

Monday, December 1st, 2008 by Tracey Ingle

Attention loving and caring parents: If you have an adult child who does not have a rock solid estate plan like you do, then I have an answer to the question “What can we get the kids for the holidays?”  Give them the most unique and important gift you can - their own estate plan! Now before you dismiss this as being downright crazy, consider this…

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Fund Your Trust to “Win” the Game - Trusts and the Red Sox

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by Tracey Ingle

I was lucky enough to go to the Red Sox game last night. Jon Lester was the pitcher. Many of you may remember him as the young pitcher who in 2006 was diagnosed with lymphoma. Jon pitched the game of his career last night. In 7 innings he threw close to 100 pitches allowing only 1 hit. He did everything he could to guarantee a great outcome. In the end, though, even though the Red Sox won, Jon is not listed as the winning pitcher of record. The Red Sox scored their single run which ultimately won the game after relief pitcher Jon Papelbon came into the game. This one detail kept Lester’s fantastic work and great effort from being recorded in the “win” column.

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