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Pa Estate Law – 6 – Traits

Under Pennsylvania law, the proper terms for the persons in charge of your Estate Planning documents are “fiduciaries” and I refer to these people – those in charge – as the “Bosses.”

Each boss has powers (which are discussed in Pa Estate Law – Powers (5-8)).

Pa Estate Law – 6 – Traits

Notable is the fact that these bosses need to possess certain traits or characteristics in order for that document to be as effective as possible.

I have experienced that two traits should be inherent in all of the bosses of all four of the documents:

  • Ability
  • Willingness

Although the bosses of each of the documents should also possess additional traits for that particular document to be effective (all of which shall be addressed in “Pa Estate Law – Documents (7-8),” unless your boss is “able” and “willing” to act on your behalf, your desires and wishes may not be followed.

Pa Estate Law – 5 – Powers

Under Pennsylvania law, the proper terms for the persons in charge of your Estate Planning documents are called your “fiduciaries” and I refer to these people – those in charge – as the “Bosses.” Each boss has powers, and these powers can be summarized very simply.

Pa Estate Law – 5 – Powers – Summary

  • Agent (under a Power of Attorney) can help manage all of your affairs.
  • Surrogate (under an Advance Directive for Health Care) can execute your end of life decisions.
  • Executor (under a Will) can administer your Estate.
  • Trustee (under a Trust) can monitor and manage your Trust.

Pa Estate Law – 5 – Powers – Note

Again, and although a technical knowledge of the parameters of these various powers can be useful, it is not the point of this article. The focus is to illustrate that an Agent, a Surrogate, an Executor, and a Trustee can generally possess broad powers to act for you under that respective document.

27 Club – Members

The 27 Club – Members

The 27 Club has become one of the most elusive and remarkably tragic coincidences in rock & roll history, and includes popular musicians, artists and/or actors that have died at age 27.

The term became widely known after Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994, with rock fans connecting his age to that of Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, and Jimi Hendrix – though it was notable to fans in the early 1970s when those four visionaries died within just two years of each other.

The following list are members who are contained herein:

  • Brian Jones
  • Jean-Michel Basquiat
  • Janis Joplin
  • Pete Ham

The Curse Of The 27 Club

The Curse of the 27 Club Over the last few decades, dozens of musical superstars have died – often dramatically – at the early age of 27. ‘The 27 Club’ has gained much infamy, its members including household names such as Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse.

In Memorian – Chris Farley

In Memoriam – Chris Farley – Bio

Christopher Crosby Farley
February 15, 1964 – Died December 18, 1997
American actor and comedian

In Memorian – Chris Farley – David Spade

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… On December 18, 1997, Farley was found dead by his younger brother, John, in his apartment in the John Hancock Center in Chicago; he was 33 years old …

… an autopsy revealed that Farley had died of an overdose of cocaine and morphine, a combination called a speedball …

… advanced atherosclerosis was cited as a “significant contributing factor ….

… Farley’s death has been compared to that of his SNL idol John Belushi, who died at the same age of a similar combination of drugs …

In Memorian – Chris Farley – Adam Sandler – (Full Lyrics)

… First time I saw him …
… He was sweeter than shit …
… Plaid jacket and belt too tight …
… He wasn’t even doing a bit …
… Then he cartwheeled ’round the room …
… And slow danced with a cleaning lady …
… He was a one-man party …
… You know I’m talkin’ about …
… I’m talking’ about my friend Chris Farley …

… On Saturday night, my man would always deliver …
… Whether he was the Bumblebee Girl or LIVIN’ IN A VAN DOWN BY THE … RIVER …
… He loved the Bears and did the dance at Chippendales with Swayze …
… When they replaced his coffee with Folgers he went fuckin’ crazy …
… The sexiest Gap girl and Meatloaf in the band …
… Without him there’d be no Lunch Lady in LunchLady Land …
… You know who I’m thinking about …
… I’m thinking about my boy Chris Farley …

… After a show he’d drink a quart of Jack Daniels …
… And stick the bottle right up his ass …
… But hungover as hell that Catholic boy …
… Always showed up to morning mass …
… We’d tell him ‘Slow down, you’ll end up like Belushi and Candy’ …
… He said, ‘Those guys are my heroes, that’s all fine and dandy’ …
… I ain’t makin’ that shit up …
… That’s the truth about my boy Chris Farley …

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… I saw him in the office …
… Crying with his headphones on …
… Listening to a KC and the Sunshine Band song …
… I said,’Buddy, how the hell is that making you so sad?” …
… Then he laughed and said …
… ‘Just thinking about my dad.’ …

… The last big hang we had …
… Was at Timmy Meadows’ wedding party …
… We laughed our balls off all night long …
… All because of Farley …
… But a few months later …
… The party came to an end …
… We flew out to Madison …
… To bury our friend …
… Nothing was harder than saying goodbye …
… Except watching Chris’ father have his turn to cry …

… Hey buddy, life’s moved on …
… But you still bring us so much joy …
… Make my kids laugh with your YouTube clips …
… Or “Tommy Boy …
… Well when they ask me …
… Who’s the funniest guy I ever knew …
… I tell them, hands down …
… Without a doubt, it’s you …
… Yeah I miss hanging out …
… Watching you try to get laid …
… But most of all …
… I miss watching you fuck with Spade …
… Well, it ended how you wanted …
… But I still wish you were here with me …
… And we were gettin’ on a plane to go shoot “Grown Ups 3” …

… Yeah life ain’t the same without you, boy …
… And that’s why I’m singing’ about …
… I’m singing about my friend Chris Farley …
… And if we make enough noise …
… Maybe he’ll hear us …
… Give it up for the great Chris Farley …

Dear Me – “The House That Jack Built”

Dear Me – “The House That Jack Built” – Bio

John B. Whalen (“Jack”)
My Father
Born December 28, 1935 – Died January 23, 2004

Dear Me – “The House That Jack Built” – Writing

… My father, John B. Whalen, was born on December 28, 1935 …

… He would have been 83 years old today …

… I can write that date without a second thought …

… I just can’t write anything further about my dad …

… My father, John B. Whalen, died on January 23, 2004 …

… He was just 69 years old …

… I can write these dates and ages without a blink of an eye …

… I just can’t write anything more about him …

… I have read, and posted, similar writings from friends …

… I admire those who can write about loosing a loved one …

… I cherish the ability to read their writings about loosing a loved one …

… I embrace their writings because it allows me to remember …

… I just can’t write about my father …

… so I share other things instead …

… somehow this does something …

… I just don’t know what yet …

Dear Me – “The House That Jack Built” – His Note

… My father wrote this note to me …

… He mailed it to me …

… I don’t know why and I never asked him …

… It read …

My Dear John, My thoughts are always with you. One of my thoughts is that you fail to realize how good you are in so many ways as a husband, son, and as a hard-working, smart, and feeling attorney. Perhaps a few seconds a day with St. Jude will help you realize your full capabilities. With my love and respect, Dad

… I still have it – 20 years later …

… We never spoke about it …

Dear Me – “The House That Jack Built” – Cats In The Cradle

… my mother loved this song …

… she always paid acute attention to lyrics – and life – in general …

… I did know that my father was aware of this song …

… I don’t believe he paid attention to the lyrics …

… one day, my mother was driving my father somewhere …

… as was his folly, he was spouting off about my inability to visit …

… this song came on the radio …

… My mother told my father to hush and listen to the words …

… he did …

… he was silent for the rest of the day …

Harry Chapin – Cats in the Cradle

Harry Chapin – Cats in the Cradle

Dear Me – “The House That Jack Built” – Cats In The Cradle – Note

The song’s lyrics began as a poem written by Harry’s wife, Sandra “Sandy” Gaston. Harry Chapin also said the song was about his own relationship with his son, Josh, admitting, “Frankly, this song scares me to death.”

Dear Me – “The House That Jack Built” – Epilogue

… Happy birthday, Dad …

… I love you …