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Show Word to November 24, the wives HILL TOP TIMES 1976 13 Page will is an important and powerful family document A In trying to coordinate the usually busy schedule of most family activities, just keeping up with short-rang-e plans can be enough. It's easy to let the not time-consumi- ng considerations slide. But for some of these actions, it can be "too late" by the time it seems convenient to take care of them like a will. making Making a will is one of the most important actions that an Air Force member can perform on behalf of his or her spouse, dependents, and other family members. Basically, a will disposes of the property mentioned in it and provides the means of protecting and preserving property that is destined for a minor who is unable, under the law, to manage such property. Among other things, a will can also offer the most of wav satisfactorv minimizing estate taxes. Many individuals neglect to make a will because they are young and in good health and feel that they do not need one at the moment. Others neglect to do so because they feel that their estate will not be large enough to require a program of distribution after death. Often there is neglect in revising a will should property of the estate or beneficiaries change. But if an individual dies without a will, state law would govern the disposition of the estate to its may not be according ch provisions-whi- accordance in with the deceased's desires or those of his or her family. For example, the proper court will appoint an individual to dispose of the estate. All of the court's costs and the administration costs, as well as the wages of the court - until they reach legal appointed administra- the estate's assets before the distribution is made. Also, if there are minor children and both spouses die without valid wills, the court would have to appoint a guardian to raise the children DACOWITS The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services ageor the children may be placed in foster homes maintained for that purpose by the state. tor, will come from of Regardless books published on the subject of estate planning, no one should attempt to make his or her own will. It's just too important a document to risk officer. And you can be sure it incorrectly. will is an important and powerful document, one which can affect the lives of many people for many years and in the chance of preparing it will be prepared A For Air Force members and their spouses, 'another benefit of active-dut- y service is that a will may be prepared without cost through a legal assistance accurately. many ways. What's the status of your will or your spouse's? - observes anniversary with meetings are the professional committee world. The meets here semiannually to discuss the observed its 25th anniversary U.S. military and women in with four days of meetings the services. Gen. George S. Brown, here which included an address by the chairman of chairman of the Joint Chiefs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Staff, spoke to the committee other Department of Defense on the role of the U.S. military in the world today. (DOD) officials. Female members of the in Established 1951, services presented talks on DACOWITS is composed of "Women in the Military: civilian women leaders in Yesterday, Today and business, public service and Tomorrow." (DACOWITS) , field for women; - To advise DOD on policies appointed to Members DACOWITS by the secretary as as not individuals, representatives of any group or organization with which they are affiliated. of defense. matters relating and They serve to women in the services; - To recommend measures to insure effective utilization of the capabilities of women; and The committee has four primary purposes: - To interpret to the public the need for, and the role of, women in the services; and to promote public acceptance of military service as a career make appropriate recommendations pertaining to training, housing, health, - To recreation and general welfare of women in the services. (AFNS) 'I UA i RCA 2o XL-10-0 00 SoW State D Color TV r 15" f 11 " MOO. f IU-35- 3 ! II II II Pianos PORTABLE COLOR TV y l. ll II Jill Jl1 - FISHERS in first iunx Organs ii ! ICS-10- hij;h fidelity II 0 I STEREO With Built-i- n Reg. $340 GIVE THEM MUSIC to ALL Uv ill -- : V PIANOS AND ORGANS SPECIALLY PRICED Twin Six 1 vVVU BOX SPRING 1 AND 1 MATTRESS i'r &nmimTm ma I1 II 1 Mb 1 OVEN With Vori-Coo- . A MAN A - - k NOW ONLY r-- - - - vA e'r,c at G SAVE Htwon ' i - GIVE YOUR FAMILY A GIFT THAT WILL LAST! SAVE up HOLIDAY IIJlv ! f Whirlpool WASHER "ODfl. IDA Rg. $299. 3200 Sv )P u TO 50 ' standout So'd and I o SVf 20 irra tombnoinni to TO ono JLV O M4800 I I ll BUY! A lrw"" 25" DUG. MOD. GU680 COLOR CONSOLE If |