| Show Gunnison Valiev NewssSalina Sun December 10 1997 Page 7 Protect your pets from Give yourself a gift -- - take children off deeds suggests attorney Holiday hazards As the days get shorter and the nights get frostier we start thinking about the holidays A time for families and friends to come together But like everything else holidays can also be hazardous But once you understand the dangers especially where pets are concerned you can take the necessary precautions If your holiday dinner includes chicken or turkey watch out for the bones Turkey and chicken bones can easily splinter and cause serious problems Steak and rib bones and bone chips can also get lodged in your pet’s throat stomach or intestine Also watch out for fats gravies and poultry skin which can cause serious stomach and digestive problems Holiday plants such as mistletoe and holly are pretty but are extremely poisonous SO be sure to keep them away from pets Indoor colored lights add to the holiday cheer but indoor light cords can be inviting to puppies and kittens - even older dogs and cats to chew Be Sure they are secured and out of harms way The same is true for frayed electrical cords They can your pet and cause a serious fire Lighted candles should never be left unattended If you are celebrating Christmas with the traditional live evergreen tree keep the area clear of fallen needles Ingested pine needles can cause serious intestinal problems Make sure yourtree is secured and well anchored Cats love to climb and that tree may look very inviting Pets may be tempted to drink from the tree stand so remember the preservatives that you put in the water can be foxic the labels carefully What would a Christmas tree be without ornaments? But broken ornaments can be a safety hazard for your pet Sharp or breakable ornaments string aluminum foil and especially ribbon and tinsel should be kept away from pets With all the excitement of people coming and going be sure to keep an eye on your pets An unattended open door may be an invitation for them to venture outside In case they do decide to roam be sure they are wearing collars with their rabies and identification tags Just like people pets can get stressed out during the holiday season so be sure your pet can retreat to a quiet place with a familiar blanket or toy - income tax Result a $10000 IRS Tax Lien which went against the mother’s home The IRS notified the mother that foreclosure was imminent What should the idow do? Often couples especially widows put their kids’ names on CDs savings accounts checking accounts stocks and deeds as joint tenants to avoid probates But if your chi ldren’ s names are on your stuff and any one of them gets sued their creditors can foreclose on your accounts and property! Did you know that? Del reports these six critical cases: only had $20000 of insurance to pay on her claim and he personally would owe the difference If the attorney collectingtheadditional $ 80000 as a foi the woman received fee do you think he would research county deeds to see if the negligent hoy’s name was on the mother’s deed? low long do you think it would take to find the boy’s name? a) 3 minutes b) 3 hours: c) 3 days Could the attorney then foreclose on the mother’s he the widow's Sanpete County farm Price Utah grandfather lost his wife He did the old w flower's die sser drawer deed trick but he by passed his son and put his grandson's name on the home deed with his as joint of survivorship ants with Grandpa then died Ol'course the home went to the grandson who closed to share the home even with his own father Are the father and the aunts and uncles out? Mortgaging A Idaho farm widow —1988 A widow from a small Idaho farm community did the old widow’s dresser drawer deed trick She put her children’s names on her deeds CDs and savings accounts to avoid probate She then recorded the deeds One of the children filed BANKRUPTCY! What do think happened to her farm? accounts? Bountiful home? Ogden lawsuit over parent’s farm Grandpa and Grandma had seven children All married and left home except one daughter When Grandpa died the Joint Tenancy gave the Deed to Grandma She deeded the home to the daughter The State of Utah took victim An elderly Bountiful woman was severely injured when a voting man ran a stop sign and sti m k her eai ler medical bills and damages weie in he young man excess of $2000011 carried 20 40 10 (The Utah Minimum) liability insurance 1 hat means The IRS lien for $10000 -- 1986 A Salt Lake widow to avoid probate put hertwo daughters’ names on her home with her She recorded the deed One daughter and didn’t pay her IT V part of the farm for the Interstate anc paid the widow and or the daughtei $ 00000 The daughter then deedec the rest of the farm to her husband and children Should the other six chiU dren sue for their share? All these tragedies could have been avoided with a FAMILY LIVING TRUST! The trust is set up as a legal person who lives for 101 years and can own your accounts and property CDs bank accounts and stocks have the family trust on them You quick- claim your home to the trust Your kids own nothing in the trust until both the husband and wife arq deceased Therefore no creditor of the kids can touch the assets of the trust during your life Family Trusts are an idea whose time has come Submitted by Del B Rowe Attorney This Christmas remember to let His Light shine in your heart! iv V'tf Wildlife heritage certificates -a way to help Utah’s wildlife What’s the fastest growing out- activity in the 77 7il door recreational United States? No it isn’t soccer golf snowboarding This “new sport” — attracting f ''' s year — is birdwatching! Wildlife watching in general is gaining popularity throughout the United State and particularly the n ? f f’ or a'l ' i iff fifi ' I ' ' V v 34 percent of the state’s residents parThat wildlife in watching ticipate compares with nine percent of the Intermountain West In Utah state’s residents who hunt The Utah Legislature anticipated thjs trend when it created the Utah Wijdlife Heritage Certificate pro- gram in 1993 While hunting and fishing remain high on the list of favorite outdoor activities among Utahns wildlife watching is gai' " ning fast " ' The Wildlife Heritage Certificate ' offers anyoiie who wants to support wildlife programs an alternative to or fish- buying a traditional hunting ing license Wild- of sales In a bid to increase - life Heritage Certificates the Divi-- f Ywpof Wildlife Resoprceswill soon ycpnduct afnajotf media promotional i sunpaign£ j From March 1998theJbivision through will spon- sor Reece Stejn’s popular outdoor segment on the KUTV Channel 2 News which airs from 5 to 6 pm television weekdays A ad promoting the certificates will air twice a week after the “Reece’s Outdoor Pieces” segment Look and listen for print and dio promotionsofthe Wildlife tage program as well $ i !i ra- Heri- In addition to an attractive package of cost publications and a year’s subscription to Wildlife Review (the Division’i'quarterly magazine) 998 certificate buyers will receive free admission to special wildlife events and activities Wildlife Heritage Certificates are available through participatingwild-lif- e license agents and at Division offices throughout the state For adults they! cost $15 plus a $525" Wildlife Habitat Authorization Children under 12 may purchase them for $5 and are not required to purchase's Habitat Authorization —WildlifeHeritagq Certificates are a passport lo an entire year of wildlife adventure and discovery and an excellent Christmas gift 5EOPY Wrap Up Your Christmas at uminosooi TlhriftwayS Mb mzm Stocking Stuffers Fruit & Visit us Today For your Holiday Needs! $ We will dose Dec 24 at 6 pm and be dosed Christmas Day Dec 25 via Be sure to register at Gunnison Thriftway or any other participating Gift Basket merchant in Gunnison for the FINAL SHOPPING SPBEE! Come watch and enjoy the fun on Friday December 19 at 4:30 pm |
