Thinking back to my middle school years I remember doing a family tree project and recording my grandparents voices on tape. Oh how times have changed. I'd love to have a book from my elders. How about you?
Making sense of illness, death and taxes through the eyes of Attorney and Author, Melinda Gustafson Gervasi
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Self-Publishing Meets Today's Seniors
Two weekends ago I came across an interesting article detailing how today's tech savvy seniors are turning to self-publishing as a means of passing on their stories and values. According to the article, of the 1.1 million users of the self-publishing site Lulu.com, 17 percent are seniors. Passing on wisdom is not new among the world's elders, but the availability of inexpensive technology allows them to take on an entirely new approach.
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Elder Issues
Melinda Gustafson Gervasi is a Madison attorney and author whose current practice focuses on estate planning and probate. She is committed to increasing the public’s understanding of estate planning and probate issues. In 2013 she released her first book, Middle Class Philanthropist where she illustrates how anyone can leave a legacy. Gustafson Gervasi Law Office, LLC, 5555 Odana Rd., Suite 205, Madison, WI 53719
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