Flowers & greased pigs
Have you ever had an experience with Murphy’s Law? You know, the old adage that states something like “things will go wrong in any given situation if you give them…
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CRATs, CRUTs, FLIPCRUTs & NIMCRUTs
I recently heard my law partner talking about CRATs, CRUTs, and NIMCRUTS. It sounded like a foreign language. I assumed it had something to do with estate planning as that…
When can I move my vehicle?
By RAY ADLER Ask Adler An issue has risen over the years when people often inquire about the rule on moving their vehicle after an automobile accident. With the proliferation…
Honoring the accomplishments of Commissioner Steve Dillinger
Today, much of the emphasis in the political world is placed on national politics. We are swift to identify our national leaders serving in Washington, D.C., but oftentimes we do…
Building your dream home? Beware arbitration clauses
By RAY ADLER Ask Adler It is time to build your dream home. You find a local company that has built numerous other homes. It has a welcoming model home…
Hooked on hay baling
I wanted to have a hook or two for my fall article – a hay hook to be precise. It hasn’t been a complete summer experience until you have had…
When short hair was illegal
By RAY ADLER Ask Adler After college at Purdue University, where I was fortunate to graduate with honors in mathematics and chemistry, my uncle called. Uncle Sam. At that time…
What is marriage?
By RAY ADLER Ask Adler We can all agree that marriage has changed over the years, but do you know the legal definition? In Maynard v. Hill, an 1888 United…
National Debt
By RAY ADLER Ask Adler The National Debt is now more than $31 trillion. There’s approximately 260 million people over the age of 18 in the United States. This means…
Wise sayings, Nos. 51 to 100
By RAY ADLER Ask Adler Dad always had a lot of sayings that were shorthand lessons that quickly explained what to do. I added some that other family members use….