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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31. 1997 Community a death on after distibution property Tips includes items such as furniture, handmade items, jewelry, antiques, and collections. The transfer of non-title- d property seems to cause the greatest emotional upheaval, since these are often objects that have sentimental meaning to more than one person. Distribution of these items can be less clear than for titled property. To avoid or manage conflictr, regardingnon-title- d By Liz Gorham, USU Extension Family Resource Management Specialist Though it is not easy to talk about who will get what upon a loved one's death, it is impor-tato discuss it and document it so that intentions are made clear. Lack of communication and planning can lead to inaccurate assumptions, unresolved family tension and relationship struggles. As families gather this season, consider discussing the topic to improve communication. There are two specific types of property. Titled property refers to items where ownership is identified by a written document. Such items include real estate, savings and checking accounts, vehicles, machinery and stocks and bonds. Non-title- d property nt try these property-transfe- strategies: Recognize sensitivities. Some family members may be facing their own or anothers mortality, or may fear how their motives are interpreted. Who is the best person in the family to bring up the subject? Think about what the family wants to achieve. Do you want to preserve memories, improve relationships, maintain privacy, be fair to all involved or contribute to society? Understand that people have different perceptions of what is fair. Some common rules often transd considered in fers include: 1) The equity rule where everyone gets the same number of items, dollar value, emotional value, or an equal chance to purchase items. 2) The contributions rule where gifts, informal help, money, care giving and emotional support are taken into account. 3) The needs rule where distribution is based on who has non-title- birth order, age, gender, marital status, geographic location or personal interest in an item. Clarify the process to be used in determining what is fair. State University Extension in the white pages) for more infor- mation on the subject. Who Gets Grandmas Yellow Pie Plate? is video a available with Decide who makes the rules, how worksheets to help guide you value is determined, and what through the process of making methods will be used for stan- non-title- d property transfers. Underdards and consistency. stand that the meaning of things will differ due to age, gender and personality. When disagree- ments occur, communicate openly and work to overcome the problem. Act on the decisions made. Label items and keep a written list. Update the will and distribute items to family members or the greatest financial, physi- inform them of intentions. Also cal, emotional or basic living consider the options to gift, give needs. away or sell items. Contact your local county ex4) The differences among family members rule, which is based on tension office (listed under Utah Vitamin C can cut cataracts risk Researchers found that women who took vitamin C for ten years or longer had a 77 percentkiwerrisk of early cataracts than women who did not take extra C. Earlier studies have shown that people who eat diets rich in firuits and vegetables that contain vitamin C and other antioxidants are less prone to cataracts. WWSarrfaf Offer Includes One Hour Evenings, Thaf Counck great One Hour Weekends Free to me. Free Motorola Flip Phone V? No Activation Fee Statewide Toll-Fr- Calling ee The Perfect Holiday Gift Saw tearthet for the- - Cftt fmpm SNQMMMfc I' DfC-JJO- i- -i r Ckar Across AmericaT perfect giff. I KANA3 CALL Kant n mkd fm mm tomm CELLULAR! - rtfotrh . & Jaannit Hun at .. ... . 645906 . - - - V . t I |