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Legal Issues For The Elderly… What Is “Intestate Succession”?

Issue 3.12

Even if you have never signed a will or trust, you have an estate plan. Some of you may be asking, “How?” The answer is the state has a “default estate plan” for those without their own. This government provided plan is called, “intestate succession.”

In almost every state, if […]

Looking Back… Kindness And Unconditional Acceptance

Issue 3.12

Could it be that kindness and unconditional acceptance need to begin with our self? If we treat others as we’d like to be treated and not dependent on their behavior, all our relationships could be improved. When was the last time you gave yourself a compliment. i.e. That was a good job or […]

Personal Stories Of WWll… A Tribute To My Friend And Comrade In Arms

Issue 3.12

Lawrence Volmer and I were B-17 crew-men in different Bomb Groups flying missions into Germany during World War 2. Lawrence died July 14, 2001.

Excuse me while I reminisce with Lawrence about times that were far better and far worse.

Lawrence you were a radio operator- gunner, one of a ten-man crew and […]

Silence Is A Text Easy To Misread… Help For Hearing Loss Sufferers

Issue 3.12

For most, hearing loss happens so gradually they don’t realize they are increasingly misunderstanding conversation. Commonly, it is those closest to the person suffering from hearing loss that identify a problem first as they become the interpreter, often repeating words of punch lines or clarifying what was said during a discussion.

The […]

Snap-On or Permanent Implant Teeth?

Issue 3.12

We are often asked by patients suffering from bad fitting dentures, “Should I get permanent or snap-on implant teeth?” We specialize in helping clients sort through the options to ensure they get everything they need and want from their new smile.

Normal removable dentures are better than nothing at all, but they can […]

The “Smart” Choice

Issue 3.12

I recently read an article on Updating your Kitchen. It mentioned Changing Cabinet Color as a “Smart Remodeling Option.” I thought about this and realized how extremely true it is. Many times we buy or replace something because we don’t know better; we don’t know all of our options. I know wood, I […]

Are We Past The Age When It Makes Sense To Re-Finance My Mortgage To A Better Rate?

Issue 2.12

I get this question on a weekly basis. Am I too old to re-finance my mortgage? And, secondly how far below my current rate does the market have to drop before it makes sense for us to re-finance?

First, we are never too old to re-finance. Second, it makes sense to re-finance […]

Genealogy Corner… New FamilySearch Is Ready!

Issue 2.12

FamilySearch is ready to begin inviting the public to use the new FamilySearch Website (new.familysearch.org). You can be among the first to be invited to discover what information the new FamilySearch website may already contain about your ancestors and to help improve and extend that information.

New FamilySearch has been available only to […]

Looking Back… Courage And Fortitude

Issue 2.12

Fortitude is defined as strength and endurance in a difficult or painful situation, resilience, guts, staying power, courage, grit, stamina or determination. How do you develop it? Perhaps by carefully examining your own life and attempts to make changes over the years. A new year for many provides a clean slate to start […]

New Laser Treatment For Glaucoma Now Available In St. George… Can Help Eliminate The Need For Eye Drops

Issue 2.12

The Dixie Ophthalmic Specialists at Zion Eye Institute is introducing a new, advanced laser treatment for glaucoma. “This new treatment is minimally invasive and takes only a few minutes,” said Jason Ahee, MD, Executive Director of the Zion Eye Institute, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Utah. “With this advanced […]