Like the Tragically Hip said “Wait and See What Tomorrow Brings”

Published on: Tuesday August 4th 2026 People often cringe when they look at old photos of themselves, mostly because of clothing and hairstyles that don’t seem as appealing as they once did. But as I get older, I don’t mind looking at a younger me. I never thought back then that I would look like this today. I mean, I knew I would age, but I didn’t have a vision of how I would look in the future. I think … Continued

Like the Eagles song says “Every form of refuge has its price”

Published on: Monday, July 20th 2026 I recently bought an extended warranty for the first time in my life. I once heard a comedian do a bit about buying a toaster at a department store. When he went to pay for it the clerk asked him for his name and address. He said: “I want to buy it, not adopt it.”She explained that it was to register the warranty. He said: “It’s a $40 toaster. I’ll take my chances”. And … Continued

An Estate Planning Lawyer’s Take on Joint Ownership

Published on: Thursday, June 29th 2026 I’m putting the finishing touches on some new blogs. While I do that, I wanted to share a blog written by someone else on a topic my clients often ask me about – making their adult children joint owners of homes or investment accounts for estate planning purposes. That someone else is our son Robert. Many of you are aware that he is a lawyer practicing Estate Planning with Cambridge LLP in Burlington. This … Continued