Giving from the Heart!

I was reading an article in Massage Envy Magazine by Teresa Caldwell Board and I thought I would share its contents.  It states that more than 30 studies link volunteering to the specific physical and mental health benefits.  It pushes people to share joy.  "Cultivate a spirit of volunteering by looking for simple ways to show compassion and gratitude in your circle of connections.  To get involved you can search by zip code for local volunteer opportunities that fit your interests at allforgood.org"  I am urging my Florida friends to get involved in The Race for the Cure.  A beautiful benefit celebrating the survivors of breast cancer.  I know that everyone will enjoy this event and will feel more joy for volunteering their time. 

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Please go to the below link and register to do the Race for the Cure on Sunday October 16, 2011. On the right side, client "join an existing team" then enter team name "Team Momma Stone" then click search for team and our team will pop up.
http://centralflorida.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/DAB_CentralFloridaAffiliate?fr_id=2261&pg=entry

Remember, taking care of yourself and your loved ones is most important in life. I care about you and your future! ~ Katie

Married couples do not have to file a bankruptcy together!

Did you know that married couples do not necessarily have to file a bankruptcy together?  If all of the debt is in one spouses name, the other spouse does not need to join the bankruptcy.  Keep in mind that if you have joint debt and only one spouse files a bankruptcy, the other spouse's liability does not go away.  If you are contemplating bankruptcy because your paycheck(s) are not covering your expenses let alone leaving you any money to pay your bills; however, you are worried about both of you filing, please give my office a call at 407-217-5807.  Do not was one more stressful day or sleepless night, schedule a free consultation today so I can go over your concerns and give you some guidance. 

Remember, taking care of yourself and your loved ones is most important in life. I care about you and your future! ~ Katie

Be positive and love your life!

I spent an amazing weekend with my sister and great friends at a music festival at  Suwannee River State Park.  The scenery was amazing, the music was fantastic, the sun was shining and I was in heaven.  In the middle of paradise, I was shocked to find that there were many unhappy people.  It made me wonder, why would people pay to be here to not enjoy the beauty, nature, new friendships, laughter and love that was going on all around them?  I know that every person experiences stress, problems, set backs, depression, disappointment, etc.  I believe that people focus too much of their attention on the bad in their life and do not take ANY time to focus on the good.  My beautiful mother always sings to me a song when I get too rapped up in the negative, "When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed.  When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost. Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done."  We all need to take time out of our life every day to count our many blessings.  If we all did this, I believe there would be a welcoming surprise how negativity will start to float away and positivity will enter your soul.  Smile at strangers and stop to smell the roses.  Life is what you make it so make it great!  Please call me at 407-217-5807 if there is anything I can do to help you turn your frown upside down. 

Remember, taking care of yourself and your loved ones is most important in life. I care about you and your future! ~ Katie

Do you have a large 2nd mortgage?

Did you know that if you have 2 mortgages that you could potentially get a 2nd mortgage and lien stripped from your house with a chapter 13 bankruptcy?  If your house is appraised at even one dollar less than what you owe on your first mortgage, a chapter 13 bankruptcy will discharge your legal obligation to pay on a second mortgage and will judicially strip the lien off of your house.  This is a great option for people who have 2nd mortgages and your house has dropped dramatically in value in this tough economy.  Call my office today at 407-217-5807 to schedule a free consultation to see if this option would work for you! 

Remember, taking care of yourself and your loved ones is most important in life. I care about you and your future! ~ Katie

Katie Cares about the community!

My law office is sponsoring a team at the Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure on Sunday October 16, 2011.  My mother's breast cancer came back in January of this year with a vengeance. She had 12 rounds of chemo in 15 weeks and today is fighting her way back to health. Hopefully all of my Florida family will join me and sign up for the Race.   Please go to the below link and register to do the Race for the Cure on Sunday October 16, 2011. On the right side, client "join an existing team" then enter team name "Team Momma Stone" then click search for team and our team will pop up.  I hope to have as much support from our community as possible.  My mother is an angel and I am honored to be able to do this for her. 

http://centralflorida.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/DAB_CentralFloridaAffiliate?fr_id=2261&pg=entry

Remember, taking care of yourself and your loved ones is most important in life. I care about you and your future! ~ Katie

Prepare for the unexpected.

I went to a convention over the weekend and I was amazed at how many single people with assets, newlyweds and married couples with children do not have a Will in place.  I know that it is hard for  people to grasp the concept that something tragic might happen to them; however, we all need to prepare for the unexpected.  I had a great friend who was in great shape and was competing in a triathlon.  He had 5 children and one on the way.  During the swim, something happened with his body and eventually in the ER, he passed away.  A tragic story that I think of often.  He was such an amazing man, husband, father and friend.  Tragic stories like this surround all of us.  Every time someone tells me a tragic story about someone they know, it makes me realize again the importance of protecting your loved ones in life and in death.  Life insurance is necessary!!  A Will is necessary!  Preparing for the unexpected is NECESSARY!  I hear nightmare stories all of the time of the difficulties families have when a loved one dies intestate (without a Will).  I offer simple Will packages (which includes a simple Will, power of attorney, health care directive and an option for a living Will) for a very affordable rate.  The unexpected is hard on every loved one.  Have these documents in place to help your loved ones with the turmoil and stress the unexpected will cause.  Please call my office at 407-217-5807 so that I can help you plan for the unexpected. 

Remember, taking care of yourself and your loved ones is most important in life. I care about you and your future! ~ Katie

Take time for serving others!

Over the past several months I have helped an 85 year old man modify his mortgage loan so that he is able to keep his home at an affordable payment.  He is such a sweet man with a heart of gold.  Although the process was grueling, long, took up a lot my time and at certain stages made me want to give up, I stuck it out.  Today he has a home, comfort and security that he will be able to make his payments every month on his limited budget.  I don't tell you this story to get a pat on the back, I tell you this story because I think that everyone needs to get involved in service work.  I truly believe that when we are in the service of others is when we are most happy.  When I got the phone call from my sweet friend telling me he can keep his house, the excitement and relieve in his voice made all of the time spent and frustrating hours float away and my heart was overwhelmed with joy for him.  Everyone needs help at some point in time.  I am lucky that I am able to help people in my profession.  I challenge everyone this week to serve someone else in some way.  Push groceries to a car for a mother with her hands full, open a door and smile, ask someone how they are doing and be prepared to listen to their answer, take an hour or so and help someone with their yard work, pay the toll for the car behind you. ask someone if there is anything you can do to help.  Little deeds go a long way.  I promise it will make your day and you will never know the magnitude your good deed had on the person you helped.  Please reply to this post on how your good deed made you feel.  Thank you Archy for your friendship, trust and allowing me to feel so special on a Monday! 

Remember, taking care of yourself and your loved ones is most important in life. I care about you and your future! ~ Katie