Most of us have a basic understanding of Wills and Probate but sometimes that knowledge is as basic as Wills are good, Probate is bad. While there is some validity to that thought process, here are a few misconceptions: If I die without a will, the probate process will take years. The probate process, while…
DetailsThis is another great question that we get all the time. Starting to plan your estate can be a daunting, and even emotional, process. Many people avoid thinking or talking about anything that reminds them they are not 18 anymore. Because our eventual date with death is inevitable, and we never quite know when it…
DetailsWhat Do I Need To Know About Estate Planning In A Second Marriage? We all know someone who is in a second marriage and many of us are in a second marriage. Second marriages can be exciting and fulfilling while at the same time present special planning challenges. A second marriage may include his children,…
DetailsOrem, Utah – Hawkins, Utah County’s premier accounting firm formerly known as Hawkins Cloward & Simister, will say goodbye to two of its long-time partners who are retiring this month. Denton Alexander and Jeff Wilde will leave Hawkins with a combined 65-plus years in public accounting. Denton R. Alexander began his career with Hawkins in…
DetailsST. GEORGE BYU MANAGEMENT SOCIETY CHAPTER HONORS HIGH SCHOOL GRADS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS ST. GEORGE, UTAH (June 2017) — The St. George Chapter of BYU Management Society recently honored 15 area graduating High School Seniors and one BYU student with cash scholarships to help them continue their education. The scholarships were based on a weighted scale that included…
DetailsWhen creating a trust, there are two basic choices for a trustee: (1) an individual; or (2) a corporate entity. In our last article, we addressed the individual trustee and factors to consider when choosing an individual trustee. In this article, we review factors to consider when choosing a corporate trustee. There are three basic…
DetailsSt. George, UT, April 2017 — The April Student of the Month recipients were recently honored by the St. George Exchange Club. The St. George Exchange Club sponsors the Student of the Month Program, which honors one student from the area high schools each month. This program recognizes the students’ accomplishments in academics, service and…
DetailsHow Do I Choose An Individual Trustee For A Revocable Trust? When considering an individual trustee for your revocable trust, always consider whether the individual can perform the duties and has the time and integrity to do the job. Following is a list of factors to consider when deciding upon an individual successor trustee for…
DetailsSt. George, UT, April 2017 — Big O Tires franchise advisory council recently extended their national charity partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALS). ALS benefits research and care for children with pediatric cancer and has been nationally featured on Oprah, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, Time Magazine, People Magazine, USA Today, and others.…
DetailsThe St. George Exchange Club teamed up with the Children’s Justice Center to create a lawn mural with pinwheels and silhouettes representing the children that went through the center in 2016. There were approx. 250 children that used the services of the CJC last year. April is Child Abuse Prevention month and the Exchange Club…
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