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Your Estate Matters… Updating Your Trust

Issue 30.17

Trusts are generally easier to change than wills. Trusts have fewer requirements than wills when a change needs to be made. A person can change their trust by using an “Amendment.” An amendment usually must be in writing, signed, dated, and notarized. A change to a will should have two witnesses in addition […]

Enjoy The Sun With Care

Issue 30.17

As the summer heats up in Southern Utah, the draw towards outdoor activities intensifies. From hiking to boating to swimming, we find ourselves enjoying the breathtaking beauty and the wonderful activities that the area is known for. And with it comes increased exposure to the sun’s scorching rays. While most people lather on […]

Genealogy Corner… Pioneer Jeopardy

Issue 30.17

The Higgs family crowds around the biggest window in the living room, the smell of barbeque wafting through the air. There are about 36 papers taped to the window in six different categories, and underneath each category are numbers: 100, 200, 300, and so on, much like a board from the classic game […]

Principles of Freedom – Off Year Elections

Issue 30.17

Every four years, we elect a President. Every two years we elect the total House of Representatives to the US Congress. Senators are elected every six years, but the group of 100 Senators is divided roughly into thirds so that around 33 or them are elected every two years on a rotating basis. […]

Steroid Medications: Are They Safe?

Issue 30.17

One of the most common questions and concerns which we encounter in our pain management practice are concerning steroid medications. The word “steroid” has a variety of meanings and subsequently is commonly misunderstood. Because of this confusion, many people perceive steroid medications to be very dangerous and are extremely reluctant to consider this […]

Understanding Your Social Security… 10 Handy Ways to Use Social Security Online

Issue 30.17

Cotton swabs, aluminum foil, and www.socialsecurity.gov<https://www.ssa.gov?utm_source=mip0717&utm_medium=online-media&utm_content=10%20Handy%20Ways%20to%20Use%20Social%20Security%20Online&utm_campaign=ocomm-mip-fy17>; everyday items that are simple, easy to use, and serve multiple purposes. Cotton swabs can keep your ear and computer keyboard spotless. You can use aluminum foil for both baking and preserving food. And what about the many easy ways to use www.socialsecurity.gov<https://www.ssa.gov?utm_source=mip0717&utm_medium=online-media&utm_content=10%20Handy%20Ways%20to%20Use%20Social%20Security%20Online&utm_campaign=ocomm-mip-fy17>? We offer you some […]

Why Should I Plan My Own Funeral?

Issue 30.17

Someone wisely observed that the worst time to plan a funeral is right after someone has died. Dealing with emotions during these dark hours is something best to be avoided. The funeral costs will be higher than if a pre-planned funeral had been put in place years earlier. Also, families may forget or […]

Do You Drool Or Snore During Sleep?

Issue 29.17

Do you drool or snore during sleep? One of these actions could be harmless, but the other could be a sign that you’re suffering from a serious health condition known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea repeatedly causes the body to stop breathing during the night, and it can lead to potentially life-threatening conditions […]

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Affects More Than Just Your Vision

Issue 29.17

The diagnosis of low vision due to age, such as macular degeneration, often comes with more consequences than just the inability to see. A new study by the National Eye Institute (NEI) reports that patients with low vision experience twice the depression that the blind experience and five times more depression compared with […]

Don’t Skip The Service

Issue 29.17

Several years ago, my father’s good friend passed away. This friend had made the noble decision to have his body donated to science; however, the wife of the deceased opted to forgo any type of memorial service. My father was saddened by this decision because he deeply wanted to pay his respects to […]