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Of Kindness and Kindred
A note on legacy, family, and the gift of planning ahead
When we think about acts of kindness, we often imagine small gestures—holding the door for a stranger, sending a handwritten note, bringing soup to a friend. But some of the greatest acts of kindness happen quietly, behind the scenes, and last far longer than we do.
Estate planning is one of those acts.
It isn’t about paperwork or legalese—it’s about love. It’s about making sure your spouse isn’t overwhelmed with financial confusion while grieving. It’s about ensuring your children don’t carry the weight of unanswered questions or disputes. It’s about protecting what you’ve built and passing along not just your assets, but your intentions, values, and care.
At its heart, estate planning is a gift of peace. A kindness.
And it is a gift for your kindred—those bound to you by blood, friendship, or chosen family.
By putting a plan in place, you are saying: “I see you. I care for you. And I want to make things easier for you when I’m no longer able to do so myself.”
That is love in action.
If you’ve been putting off your will, your trust, or your healthcare directives, now is the time. Life has a way of reminding us that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, but planning today is within our control.
I help families every day take this meaningful step—not just to protect assets, but to ensure that their deepest kindness reaches the people they love most.
If you’re ready to give your family this gift of peace, I’d be honored to guide you through the process.
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Quarter 3 Giving Breakfast is September 4!
A giving breakfast is an opportunity to fellowship locally while providing a blessing to a stranger. Host your own (or join us in Cary for ours!) Here are the details:
- Schedule a breakfast at a relatively cheap breakfast joint, 
- invite as many people as you know, 
- Everyone contributes $100 to breakfast. 
- Gather, order, eat. 
- Pay for breakfast out of the pot, leave the remainder as a tip. 
- Leave without a show. No social media or back patting. 
If you can join us in Cary, sign-up here. If you want to host your own, reply and I will walk you through the process.
