Last week I wrote about the tragedy in Penrose, Colorado, involving Return to Nature funeral home. Owners Jon and Carie Hallford failed to give almost 200 people proper green burials or cremations and instead improperly stored the bodies in one of their shut down locations. Unfortunately, this despicable practice isn’t limited to people. Jacob Jetton […]
When my dad passed, our family had to plan for the burial of his cremains. Through sheer luck, the plot on the other side of my grandparents’ tombstone in the Holy Spirit cemetery was available. It’s a beautiful spot under a tree in the back near the YMCA, where he loved to swim. It is […]
If you own or run a business, it’s crucial to have trusted legal support to navigate complexities and challenges that arise along the way. At McCarty Law, we provide personalized business services tailored to your unique needs. Here’s an at-a-glance look at our legal services for businesses: Operations and Formation Anyone can go online and […]
When my dad had to go into a nursing home a couple of years ago, it was an extremely stressful and emotional time. It was a big adjustment for him, but also a big one for my mom. Because of his selflessness, things went much easier because he requested the move. He could see his […]
Last year, the Packers played the Giants in London. My buddy, Pearl, hosted us for a viewing party. He is an excellent cook and had a huge spread, including an egg bake, bacon, muffins and more. It was spectacular (despite the 2nd half meltdown and Packers’ loss). While we rotate having Packer parties at friends’ […]
When it comes to pursuing your passion for hunting, owning land can be a dream come true. However, not everyone chooses to purchase hunting land on their own. In such cases, jointly owning hunting land with friends or fellow hunting enthusiasts can be an excellent option. One popular and strategic method to jointly own hunting […]
National Special Needs Law Month, designated by The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys every October, helps bring awareness and education to issues that people with disabilities and their families face. While estate planning is crucial for all individuals, it is especially important for those with special needs and disabilities and their loved ones. Leaving […]
A few years ago, my kid was heavily into the Fortnite video game. The game is a first-person shooter styled game, meaning you have the point of view of your player. Your player parachutes into a battleground to combat other players for rewards. You can customize your player and even make him or her perform […]
The day my kids were playing outside and shouted into the air “Alexa, what’s the weather forecast,” I realized that I have unknowingly embraced the convenience of artificial intelligence or “AI.” While Alexa has certainly made finding the weather forecast and answering if moose are vegetarians easier, it has me thinking about other areas of […]
Other than during his stint in the Marine Corps and his time in college and law school, my dad lived in Kimberly. After my great-grandfather emigrated to the Village, he was a third-generation lifelong resident. That is until he started having health problems. While my folks’ had a beautiful house, there were 15 stairs between […]