tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.comments2021-03-21T08:20:07.011-07:00The 5th ChapterThe ACEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04624240747854671231noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-68247203742937111362013-07-19T22:59:36.166-07:002013-07-19T22:59:36.166-07:00Looks like CNN Opinion was reading this blog. See ...Looks like CNN Opinion was reading this blog. See the recent article on this topic by Stephan A Mayer, Director of Neurological ICU at Columbia University Medical Center. http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/18/opinion/mayer-end-of-life-care/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_cnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-80420121760548497492013-01-31T18:25:11.738-08:002013-01-31T18:25:11.738-08:00Very good imagery..and helpful to those of us who ...Very good imagery..and helpful to those of us who are spinning the "silk hope" threads with a loved one who is aging faster than we might wish.beth summershttp://bethsummersartist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-53793195286028254192013-01-30T09:37:08.671-08:002013-01-30T09:37:08.671-08:00Applause, applause - love the article!Applause, applause - love the article!Coach Doryhttp://www.beaconquest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-1634450320881749022012-10-06T14:39:06.734-07:002012-10-06T14:39:06.734-07:00Loren, first, my sincerest condolences to you and ...Loren, first, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the sudden loss of your father. This is such a touching story; you're so courageous for sharing it.<br /><br />Your warning to others to be aware of the early signs of heart trouble and to see a doctor immediately is something I can relate to and can't stress enough as well. High cholesterol and blood pressure are clear Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-91489448464141163372012-08-06T16:42:01.329-07:002012-08-06T16:42:01.329-07:00Duncan, thank-you for sharing the specific informa...Duncan, thank-you for sharing the specific information above. It is always appreciated to have the straight skinny from your tax advisor.The ACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624240747854671231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-85236852632499077672012-08-06T14:56:08.109-07:002012-08-06T14:56:08.109-07:00Excellent information as per usual. Two comments ...Excellent information as per usual. Two comments regarding tax deductibility of donations:<br />1) The decedent didn't give it away while alive, and the decedent's final tax year ends on date of death, so it cannot go on the final 1040. You are correct that it seldom provides any benefit on the estate 1041. However, if the executor/trustee distributes the property title to the Duncan Sandilandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-75970140770810021342012-03-21T13:20:02.246-07:002012-03-21T13:20:02.246-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Beth Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896921425615198754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-20062477182431954572012-02-05T08:14:29.228-08:002012-02-05T08:14:29.228-08:00What a great article. I like your quote about mar...What a great article. I like your quote about marriage. I enjoyed reading about how your appreciation of each other as well as your individual skills grew. Go for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-41475823117697220852012-01-29T16:01:37.976-08:002012-01-29T16:01:37.976-08:00Yes! that is lovely..a dual sense of gratitude...a...Yes! that is lovely..a dual sense of gratitude...and how awesome to be where you are in the "middle" place of generations..while I drift on toward the edge..some day..love and hugs from you know who!Beth Summershttp://bethsummersartist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-41190243724950784392011-12-31T09:41:16.041-08:002011-12-31T09:41:16.041-08:00thanks for the tips of our times..and especially t...thanks for the tips of our times..and especially the postal increase..ouch..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-62469379410974030412011-11-24T12:50:15.719-08:002011-11-24T12:50:15.719-08:00Check out "Urban Farming 101" at La Gale...Check out "Urban Farming 101" at La Galeria Gitana. Along with paintings of "Rural Remnants"<br />there are some good ideas for bedroom communities of rich farm food in the city. www.galeriagitana.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-23825083678818312842011-11-16T18:46:38.163-08:002011-11-16T18:46:38.163-08:00I am proud to be the catalyst for this conversatio...I am proud to be the catalyst for this conversation. I was also drawn to Kitty the first time she attended my Zumba class because of her warm smile & never-ending energy. As I've gotten to know her better, I've been duly impressed with the wonderful business she & her sister have created, including have two books published. Just imagine being able to do what you love with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-91285783994764750532011-11-02T16:00:57.583-07:002011-11-02T16:00:57.583-07:00to act with capacity...how we all hope that this i...to act with capacity...how we all hope that this is within our ability as we age...and may at some time need help...beth summershttp://bethsummersartist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-56807958656722138692011-11-02T15:56:41.206-07:002011-11-02T15:56:41.206-07:00I like your comment: "a lagacy is built over...I like your comment: "a lagacy is built over time, one choice at a time."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-26789583281177608812011-11-02T15:50:57.441-07:002011-11-02T15:50:57.441-07:00Yes, it is sad that families can sometimes not res...Yes, it is sad that families can sometimes not resolve bitterness issues on this side of life. Maybe more of us need a mediator or fiduciary guide. Is that what you supply?Beth Summershttp://bethsummersartist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-30509397909792467242011-11-02T13:47:42.139-07:002011-11-02T13:47:42.139-07:00Is our legacy something we can influence?Is our legacy something we can influence?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-16436132647507072632011-06-25T17:27:57.521-07:002011-06-25T17:27:57.521-07:00I like to think of "old" as Wise Ones. ...I like to think of "old" as Wise Ones. Do you see yourself as a "Wise One"?The ACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624240747854671231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002877233611710486.post-65225302410125829702011-06-25T11:50:16.164-07:002011-06-25T11:50:16.164-07:00I don't know if I am "old" yet, but ...I don't know if I am "old" yet, but I certainly can benefit from your skills as a fiduciary to help facilitate good family communication.beth summershttp://bethsummersartist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com