Know Your Plot - Michael Jackson Doesn’t….
Here’s an interesting item from MSNBC -
Based on California code, Michael Jackson’s final resting spot is up to this estranged parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson.
The article states - “If a person didn’t leave instructions and means to provide for their own burial, there is a clear pecking order of who has the right to control [...]
Farrah and Michael
Wow. Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson both pass away on the same day. Farrah, 62, after a long battle with cancer and Michael, 50, paassed away after a cardiac arrest.
Farrah passed away in the hospital surrounded by friends, including Ryan O’Neal, who has been her long-time partner. Her death, while crushing for family and [...]
Best of the Day - Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell wants to freeze himself when he passes so he can come back later - kind of like human syndication…
This freezing process is called cryogenics. It has been around for years, though it really came into its own in 1997 when Austin D. Powers was successfully brought back to fight his nemesis, Dr. Evil.
Though, [...]
Those who passed in 08
There are a lot of 2008 summaries on news sites. I’m seeing the requisite list of famous and influential people who passed away this year. Heath Ledger, George Carlin, Bernie Mac, Tim Russert…
One of the most common questions we get about funerals is how to write a eulogy. Here are some ideas readers have sent [...]
Mr. Blackwell Judging in Heaven
Mr. Blackwell has passed away. He was the original Fashion Policeman and famous for his ‘worst-dressed lists’ where he ripped on what celebrities wore.
Mr. Blackwell probably had a good will in place so his relatives will know who gets what.
If you don’t have a will, or plans for what you’d like done for your funeral, check [...]
Spring Cleaning Series: Day #2
Welcome back! It’s Day 2 of our week-long spring cleaning series. (Read Day #1 here!)
Spring cleaning can be a lot more than just cleaning out closets and putting winter items away: how about “cleaning” and organizing your financial house as well!
Pick a topic below and get started!
Insurance
Having adequate coverage is key, just in case the [...]
Tackling the Costs of a Serious Illness
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with a serious illness, you may have already discovered that dealing with actual health issues is just part of the individual puzzle you must reassess and reassemble.
One major hurdle: paying the health care bills. However, there are solutions out there. Our guest columnist and licensed [...]
Four Professionals Everyone Should Keep on Speed Dial
Productivity and frugality blog, WiseBread, has a great post about the top 6 professionals that you should have in your phone’s contact list…just in case. I’ve narrowed their list down to three and added in one extra professional I think you really should have in case of emergencies:
Attorney: Whether it’s a car accident, medical lawsuit [...]
Who’s Got the Power?
President Bush had a colonoscopy on Saturday in order to evaluate five polyps found in his colon. Before undergoing the procedure, Bush temporarily transferred the powers of the presidency to Vice President Dick Cheney, invoking the rarely invoked 25th Amendment, according to USA Today.
Imagine if you had to undergo surgery or if you were incapacitated. [...]
Neat Site: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
It’s hard to talk about the unexpected…but sometimes it’s better to be prepared than sorry.
Today’s neat site, Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?, is especially designed to help you and your loved ones talk about a tough issue: who will get your (or a loved one’s) possessions after you’re gone?
“It’s harder to divide possessions equally [...]