sacredhands on Dec 27th, 2007Paris Hilton Checked Off Grandpa Barron Hilton’s Inheritance List
Imagine being the grandfather of Paris Hilton and watching her daily antics play out around the world. Would it bring a smile to your face or make you want to hide in a hotel closet? The answer, my friends, is blowing in the cash: Barron Hilton just announced he’s leaving 97% of his $2.3 billion [...]
sacredhands on Nov 18th, 2007Doctor Charges Elderly Couple $320,000 For Free End of Life Health Care
There are lots of way to get screwed in the world. Some are self-inflicted out of ignorance, others are the result of greed, and more than likely some are the work of a demented mind that finds it acceptable to take advantage of another human being for their own gain. Add to the list [...]
sacredhands on Oct 15th, 2007The Bucket List (Of Things To Do Before You Turn to Ash)
What do you get when you mix a corporate billionaire with a car mechanic? Answer: A high concept movie about two guys itching to live before they kick the bucket and discover the ashes inside belong to them. The movie is called The Bucket List. It’s directed by Rob Reiner. It opens on Christmas, December [...]
sacredhands on Mar 13th, 2007Alzheimer’s Inheritance by Natalie Danford
We were searching for a book called Inheritance by Andrea Stern but stumbled onto Natalie Danford’s book instead. While the cover of Andrea’s book sure does look provocative, the review of Natalie’s brings home the family. Our suggestion: hit Borders and browse the Stern book but buy Natalie’s. Cheap thrills are cheap thrills. Admit it. [...]
sacredhands on Jul 29th, 2006Your Inheritance Pays for a New Wing on the Nursing Home
When you win a jackpot on a slot machine in Las Vegas, the sound of all those coins spewing out as a reward is enough to make a grown man weep. If you have a parent who just entered a nursing home, especially if you can afford to pay out of pocket, guess what, the [...]
sacredhands on Jul 28th, 2006Brooke Astor: Money Doesn’t Buy Family Love
Some of the rich are different from you and I; some like to keep as much of the money to themself as possible, even it means shafting a well-known grand dame of fortune. If you think trust is just a word that belongs in the dictionary, but not in the etiquette of well-off family members, [...]
sacredhands on Jun 29th, 2006Living Wills versus Euthanasia: Doctor I’m getting very sleepy
In this age of corporate America locking up ownership of everything in sight, what’s a person to do who signs a living will instructing the doctor and hospital to get lost in the event of a catastrophic health situation. Does a person get to play god with their own life?
Hunter Thompson took away the [...]
sacredhands on Jun 15th, 2006Inheritance Sure Beats Working as a Wal-Mart Greeter
The AARP recently conducted a study on the notion that Baby Boomers can slack when it comes to retirement planning. Why? Because they expect to inherit a bundle. Unfortunately, the reality is a bundle of disappointment. For a lucky few, though, a small inheritance could just be the Willy Wonka golden ticket to making up [...]