Fall Edition 2014 Newsletter

Laura K. Meier
by Laura K. Meier
Creating estate, business, and life plans that ensure a family’s complete protection and well-being.
 Personal Note From Josh and Laura
 
 
We hope you are managing to stay cool in this heat! We hope it finally cools off today.
 
Last weekend we attended the Orange County Young Executive's Hearts for Children Charity Event benefiting the Orange County Ronald McDonald House. Our client Jody Weisberg was the key speaker. He shared how he stayed at the Ronald McDonald House two years ago after his wife suddenly died during childbirth, and their newborn son had to be hospitalized at CHOC due to oxygen deprivation. Jody's story highlighted how much comfort and support Ronald McDonald House provides to families during life's most challenging times. We were happy to help support such a great cause.
 
It is great having the kids back in school! This week's quick step has some fun ways to find out how your kid's day was without asking "How was school today?"
 
All the best,
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Weekly Quick-Step For the Prosperous Family
 

Quick-Step: Finding out about your kid’s day

 

What it is: Ask “How was school today?” and get an actual answer!

 

Why you need this: Every mom or dad has asked their kid the question “How was school today?” and got either no response at all or the standard “Fine.”  Of course more things happened to them, but how can you get them to open up?  This list will give you some suggestions on how to ask that question in way that will actually get you a response!

 

Estimated time: 5 minutes after school everyday

 

How to do it:  This article by Simple Simon and Company has a list of 25 different suggestions.  Here are some of our favorites.

  • Tell me something that made you laugh today.
  • Where is the coolest place at the school?
  • How did you help somebody today?
  • Who would you like to play with at recess that you’ve never played with before?
  • Who is the funniest person in your class?  Why are they so funny?
  • If you could trade seats with anyone in your class who would you switch with?  Why?

Asking specific questions will get your kids to really think about their day and their answers will reveal a lot more about their friends, favorite things, and subjects in school.  If you have teenagers, check out this article for suggestions on things to ask them to get them to open up!

 
 
Featured Article
5 Things We Should Learn From Our Parents About Retirement
 
When we talk about retirement, most of us are still thinking about our parents’ retirement and how they did – or did not – plan properly for it.  It’s no big stretch to think that our retirement will differ significantly from that of our parents, but there are still lessons to be learned from them in preparing:
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
Join us at an upcoming event and invite a friend to come! It's always great to see you.
 
*The Basic Estate Planning Workshop at the University of California Irvine next Tuesday 9/23 at 8:30a.m. is completely full.*
 
Kids Guardian Workshop: October 7, 2014
Time: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Location: Marguerite Christian School
26558 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
 
 
Would you like us to conduct a workshop for your group?
If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please call Bonnie at 949.718.0420 or email her at [email protected].
 
Thank You
 
We want to sincerely thank Robbie Blauer, Kris Reddaway, and Steven Combs for your referrals. 

We Can Assist You During the California State of Emergency Stay at Home Order. 

We can help you with all of your estate planning needs via phone calls and video chat and you can sign your plan at home.  We can fast track your plan if you are seriously ill or are a first responder. Please call us at 949-718-0420 for immediate assistance. We guarantee we will provide you the same outstanding planning and experience virtually that we are known for in person.