On October 3, 1789, President George Washington named Thursday, November 26, 1789 an official holiday of “sincere and humble thanks.” In the midst of the Civil War in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation in which he declared the fourth Thursday of every November to be a day of … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving
Holidays
Wishing You and Yours the Best of Holidays
More than at any other time of year, the holidays bring our friends and families together to share with one another the joys of the season. Past memories are shared and new ones created. While we realize conversations might not discuss estate planning, it is at these times that planning ahead … [Read more...] about Wishing You and Yours the Best of Holidays
Thanksgiving
On October 3, 1789, President George Washington named Thursday, November 26, 1789 an official holiday of “sincere and humble thanks.” In the midst of the Civil War in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation in which he declared the fourth Thursday of every November to be a day of … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving
Independence Day – We are Free
Each July 4th, Independence Day, reminds us of America’s history. I recently read an article regarding the lives of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. What the article made clear is the sacrifice made by each and every one of the signers. Five of the signers were captured by … [Read more...] about Independence Day – We are Free
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
On the third Monday of January we celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King is remembered and honored for his work as a spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement towards ending discrimination towards African Americans. King is best know for his “I have a … [Read more...] about Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Make your New Year List
As we know, the holiday season is a great time to come together as families and enjoy each other’s company. Many times the conversations that get brewing around the dinner table or the fireplace can be quite varied. Some families use this special time together to bring up the topic of simple estate … [Read more...] about Make your New Year List
Happy New Year from MH
We hope that everyone has a safe and Happy New Year! From the MH family. … [Read more...] about Happy New Year from MH
Kick Off 2015 on the Right Foot
Part of the annual holiday tradition is to make resolutions for the coming year – things that you want to accomplish or habits that you want to break. A few weeks ago I shared a a message that it was not too late to finish strong in 2014 by checking off “Create a Will” or “Make an Estate Plan” from … [Read more...] about Kick Off 2015 on the Right Foot
Updates & Improvements to Estate Planning for 2015:
As we are about to ring in a new year it is out with the old and in with the new and so it is with estate planning. There have been significant changes in estate planning in the last few years that affect how we do estate planning for the future. The following are some of the recent developments … [Read more...] about Updates & Improvements to Estate Planning for 2015:
With Your Loved Ones This Season
More than at any other time of year, the holidays bring our friends and families together to share with one another the joys of the season. While estate planning may not be the most popular topic, and people tend to avoid conversations referring to “when I die,” having the family gathered together … [Read more...] about With Your Loved Ones This Season
