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Show PANGLITCII • PANGUITCII LAKE • HATCH • BKYCK • TROPIC • ANTIMONY • HKNUIEVIU.I: • CANNONVILLK • ESCAIANTE • BOULDER • DUCK CUEEK Thursday, December 14, 2006 • Issue # 90 FIRST MERRY MERCHANT DRAWING "NEVER THOUGHT IT WOULD HAPPEN TO US" THE ELDERLAW FORUM ~ PROFESSOR MICHAEL MYERS Money is needed to keep a family intact. But, often, a lot of money tears a family apart; particularly when those with the money approach the end of their lives. "I never thought it would happen to us," said the USD Senior Legal Helpline caller, a 73-year-old woman whose husband died two years ago. "We used to be a loving family. Now my daughters won't talk to me. And, they are attacking each other." "I have a lot of land and other assets," she said. "And, I believe that's the problem." She called to ask how she could revoke a power of attorney designating one of her daughters as agent. And, once revoked, she asked whether I thought she really needed a power of attorney. And, if the answer is yes, could two of her children serve as co-agents? The caller is in good health, active in civic affairs, and self-sufficient. She has a financial advisor. She has several close friends. She expects her seventies to be busy and rewarding. But the unexpected enmity within her family is a source of unhappiness. I advised her to consult with the attorney who drafted her power of attorney, execute a revocation, and distribute it to all interested parties, most importantly, members of her family and relevant financial institutions. Secondly, she should execute a conditional or "springing" power of attorney, one that would become effective only upon her becoming verifiably incapacitated. Thirdly—yes, she can designate two of her children as co-agents. Also she can use the document to designate a person to be her guardian, in the event she becomes permanently incapacitated. And there, too, she could designate co-guardians. The designation of co-agents or co-guardians is generally discouraged, particularly when intra-family animosity is present. "Among your children, which is the most trustworthy and responsible?" I asked. She said she really did not know. "It is at a point where no one trusts anyone." I recommended she engage a neutral attorney or family counselor to explore the potential for mediatftt ing the real or perceived conflicts within this oncehappy family. Money can deliver happiness. Also it can take it away. Panguitch Main Street, Inc. hosted their first Christmas Merchant Drawing of the season this past Saturday at the Social Hall. If you missed it, please don't fret; there will be three more drawings the next three Saturdays in December. You may pick up tickets and review the rules at any of the participating merchants. This weeks participating merchants include: Al & Jeanne Whaien, Thomas Auto, Joe's Market, Panguitch Floral, ERA Brokers, C-Stop Pizza, Panguitch City, Lynn's Auto Supply, Mountain Man Paintin, Royal Express, Arby's, Horizon Motel, Cowboy Collectibles, Cowboy Smokehouse, Short Cuts, Foy's, Hogi Yogi, Rumours, R&R Welding, Leland's Chevron, H&R Supply, Panguitch Drug & Cowboy Store, Red Brick Inn, Radio Shack, Silver Eagle/Subway, Lincare, Main Street, Bryce Canyon Nature Outlet, Garfield Insider, Panguitch Angler's, Reel Scoop, Blue Pine Motel, and Flying M. This weeks winners were: Pat Jefferson, Tyler Roundy, Kayla Drake, Rushelle Roundy, Kent Osborn, Julie Griffin, Jacob Drake, Keston Matthew, Jacob Perkins, Rem Veater, Cindy Cooper, Lindsie Perkins, Wendy Sims, Claudia Crump, Slader Matthew, Toby Woolsey, Linda Rabin, Sammy Allen, Rylen Veater, Carson Brown, Kaytlyn Scott, Noelle Perkins, Kenna Veater, Kristy Staton, Sara Orton, Lindsiy Perkins, Natasha Griffin, Ralph Perkins, Rand Padgett, Cathy Woodard, and Tom Bridges. We would like to thank all the merchants whom make the event possible. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next three drawings. Happy Holidays from Panguitch Main Street, Inc. END OF YEAR CLEARANCESALE! A WEATHER as, Thu Doc 14 50V22- Few 2no^ Dec 15 Ore 16 Sun Dec 17 37-/10" tUtn ;:<:•::.-:;/,•"..•...,• 30% V>Xt&m 44-F 50% $&£&&££& 46°F 70% D«e in 60% St., 0 . Wed Ore 20 - 10% SO°F Fat quarter frenzy- ^ •;'•-.•••,:• All fat quarters 99 cents in increments of 25. -\. :\ ;.>,..,.. 50% off all Christmas Fabric ;.-• •;'••" ; Huge selection of bolts 50% off. ''. 190 North Main Street, Panguitch 435-676-8677 Pa^n / Snov/ Shc-wsr* Sat December13lh-Deceinter16di •• 39V11* We will be closed for the holidays 12/17/06-1/2/07 (Irah Vaiir ftkn The artist doesn't have time to listen to the critics. The ones who want to be writers read the reviews, the ones who want to write don't have the time to read reviews. i^esE»S34«F V S 2 ^ r < $ M ^ ^^^ 9 Muffimeda snapshot@scinternet.net William Faulkner THE GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER is owned and operated by Snapshot Multimedia and distributed weekly to ail of Garfield County. Its purpose is to Inform residents about local issues and events. Thank you. BOXHOLDER 0% * L - : » . - . - • . , . PRE-SORT STANDARD Fax 435-838-2700 PAID po BOX 472 LOA, UTAH Loa Ulah M 7 4 7 < PERMIT No. 5 ' . / . . • . - . • , |