“Our Nation has a long tradition of according leniency to veterans in recognition of their service, especially for those who fought on the front lines.” Thus wrote the U.S. Supreme Court in Porter v. McCollum, a 2009 case in which it overturned the death penalty for a twice-wounded Korean War [...]
After a few years of study and deliberation Colorado finally enacted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act this year. Bizarre though it seems in this day and age, the Act is not very controversial and most, including your humble correspondent, believe it will be a genuine benefit to us. Without [...]
All of us post WW II-ers took for granted that portion of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (now termed the more politically correct, inclusive, and New Age “Servicemembers Civil Relief Act”) that allowed us to keep our home-state legal domicile for purposes of voting and taxation when assigned [...]
In August of 1970 the nation was riveted by the trial of Charles Manson and members of his gang who were being tried for the multiple murders on consecutive nights at the Tate-Polanski and LaBianca residences. A young and aggressive Vince Bugliosi secured convictions and death penalties (later commuted to [...]
Previously, we’ve discussed picking fiduciaries among families. Couples often have each other as the principal fiduciary–power of attorney, personal representative–and then choose one or the other of their adult children as alternates. Yet, in some instances it is either impracticable or, yes, unwise, to have a family member as a [...]
By his own admission Colonel “Ace” Azimov was not the world’s greatest fighter pilot (this is so you’ll know this is a fictional character). Flew Jugs during WW II, F-51s in Korea. Married his childhood sweetheart, Melba, when he came back from the war. Raised four kids and retired here [...]
Last month, we looked into how we might help our retired fighter pilot Ace Azimov with his finances when it became apparent he was no longer able to manage them himself. We arranged for a professional conservator to manage his money and finances, while still keeping him substantially independent. Ace [...]
I was honored recently to be invited to a dinner meeting of the El Paso County Medical Society’s Medical Ethics committee. Surrounded by people of vastly greater distinction and achievement in the fields of philosophy, medicine, and law, I could only eat quietly and try to absorb what was being [...]