St. George, UT, January 2018 — On Friday, March 2, 2018 Dixie Foundation will hold its 14th annual Fire & Ice Gala funding need based scholarships for Dixie State University students. The funds raised by the Fire & Ice Gala allow students with financial restraints an opportunity to attend Dixie State University. This year’s Gala will have a Wizard…
Details“Are there any problems with including my adult child on a deed as a joint tenant holder so the child receives the real estate at my death?” “Are there any problems with providing a deed to a child with instructions not to record the deed until death?” “What if I just deed my real estate…
DetailsMy children are irresponsible with money. What can I do to ensure they will not waste their inheritance? You worked hard all your life, lived frugally, saved money and invested wisely. As you start the estate planning process, you may have concerns related to your children’s ability to manage money. You may worry that providing…
DetailsASK TOM: Are prenuptial agreements really necessary? You are getting married — for the second time. While everyone is congratulating you on finding love again, your children are encouraging you to complete a prenuptial agreement. Why are your children so concerned about your new life? Are they overreacting? Most children who have experienced a parent…
DetailsMost 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…
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