Plan. Protect. Pass It On.
I just got back from a George Strait concert in Tampa, which was a good time, and I’m inspired to sprinkle some of his lyrical wisdom into a blog on maintenance of your personal affairs. Let’s start with, "Write this Down,” in which he urges his loved one to “take a...
Many people believe that the simplest way to pass on property to loved ones is to directly give it to them while they’re alive. It certainly seems like a simple and cheap way to estate plan, but direct gifting is often more expensive than a formal plan designed to...
Deeds, as legal documents facilitating property transfer, might appear to be straightforward paperwork, but they demand a deep understanding of the law. People who don’t have significant experience with real estate work may think that they can use a form just as well as an attorney can, but the problem is that the DIY’er will not recognize when they’re messing up until it’s too late.
I view revocable living trusts, when paired with a will, as the best general estate planning vehicle for most families. However, irrevocable trusts are necessary when clients have special desires and needs
Persuasion is important in many situations, especially when you need to encourage others to take action, make a decision, or consider a different point of view. This could be in a business negotiation, in a political debate, in advocating for positive change, or even in personal relationships. However, it’s crucial that persuasion is used ethically, respecting the autonomy, intelligence, and dignity of all parties involved.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed six manipulation techniques to be aware of and learn to avoid: 1) gaslighting; 2) the victim card; 3) fear mongering; 4) feigning ignorance; 5) guilt tripping; and 6) divide and conquer. In addition to equipping oneself to not...
Introduction: Our exploration into common manipulation techniques brings us to the strategy of 'divide and conquer.' Used in various contexts, from political tactics to personal relationships and even in business and legal situations, understanding this strategy can...
Introduction: In this fifth installment of our series on manipulation techniques, we focus on 'guilt-tripping,' a prevalent yet often overlooked tactic. Guilt-tripping involves manipulating someone into doing something by making them feel guilty or indebted. Whether...
Introduction: It’s time for the fourth manipulation method in our series, which is the tactic known as 'feigning ignorance.' This subtle yet impactful tactic involves an individual pretending not to know or understand something to evade responsibility or gain an...
Introduction: Continuing our series on understanding manipulation techniques, we are moving onto our third tactic to be aware of, which is fearmongering, a prevalent technique aimed at forcing you to make a decision based on something awful that might happen if you...