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Summer also brings economic benefits to our communities. Many of our local businesses thrive as we shop at local stores, dine at family-owned restaurants, and purchase fresh produce from farmers’ markets. This support for our local businesses not only boosts the economy, it fosters a culture of sustainability and self-sufficiency.

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Home Improvements………… 36-38

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Health & Wellness …………… 39-41

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any people believe that if you use a living trust to plan your estate, that it avoids probate and costs less to administer after your death.

While a living trust can provide incredible benefits for you and your family, the unfortunate truth is that many living trust based plans end up failing to avoid probate and result in your family bearing the cost of going through the court probate process, in addition to paying for the trust administration process. The only way to have a living trust that avoids probate and results in a more cost-effective administration is to properly implement that living trust. Proper implementation is also critical to your family realizing the other benefits you may have designed into your estate plan.

If you currently have a living trust, I encourage you to look through the material that was provided to you with your living trust. In almost all cases, there is a letter from the attorney spelling out all of the things you need to do for the living trust to perform the way it was intended.

While this letter may protect the attorney, it does very little to help you have a plan that works effectively for you and your family, unless of course you did all the things set out in the letter. This rarely happens. If you walked out of the attorney’s office with documentation and there was not significant activity and follow-up after signing your trust, your plan is in serious danger of failure.

Living trusts require proper implementation and upkeep to perform their intended result. If you are using a living trust to plan your estate, you should understand all of the critical aspects of proper implementation to accomplish its full benefit.

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uying a house is a significant financial decision that requires careful consideration. Asking the right questions about any property you are considering helps you make an informed choice and avoid potential pitfalls: Why is the house for sale? Understanding the seller’s motivation can give you an edge in negotiations. Are they relocating, downsizing, or facing financial issues?

What is the property’s history? Previous ownership history, any major repairs or renovations, or any unusual (criminal or otherwise) activity helps you understand the house’s condition and any potential issues.

How long has the property been on the market? A house that’s been on the market for a long time might indicate pricing issues or hidden problems and may provide leverage for negotiating a lower price.

What is the neighborhood like? Research the local area to ensure it meets your needs now and in the future. Consider factors such as schools, safety, and amenities, and future development plans for the area because these can have a major impact on a neighborhood and property values.

Are there any major issues with the house? A thorough inspection is crucial. Ask about the foundation, the plumbing and electrical systems, and the condition and age of the roof, gutters, and exterior siding and/or when it was last painted. Knowing these details can save you from costly repairs.

What is included in the sale? Clarify what fixtures and fittings are part of the sale—appliances, window treatments, lighting fixtures, security cameras, as well as landscaping décor that isn’t obviously built in, etc.

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Katie and Casey continue to be grateful for and impressed by the talents of their team and are proud of their work that is done in and out of the office.

The last year has been a successful year that included many important milestones. Zack’s daughter graduated from the fifth grade, Sarah’s daughter graduated from kindergarten, Cindy’s granddaughter graduated from high school, Katie’s and Keith’s son Brenden joined AmeriCorps and son Hunter started medical school, and Casey and Taylor had two puppies join their family.

Katie has again been nominated by clients and peers to the Colorado Super Lawyers list- an accomplishment that reflects the dedication and skill exhibited by our entire team.

For the fourth year, we were honored to sponsor and spearhead the Adams and Broomfield Counties Senior Law Day event that was held on June 29, 2024. As an office and on our own time, we were also involved in many other community service projects and are grateful for the opportunities to give back to our work and home communities.

As Brighton and neighboring communities continue to grow, we look forward to serving more clients and participating in the progress and improvement of our once “small town.” We thank Brighton and the surrounding communities for your business, relationships, and support. We wish everyone a safe and fun summer and look forward to continuing to serve this wonderful community!

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y the time you reach retirement age, you may have accumulated a 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts, along with insurance policies and physical properties. You’ll use some of these assets to support your retirement, but the rest may end up in your estate — which is why an estate plan is so important.So, to leave a legacy for your family and those philanthropic groups you support, you need a comprehensive estate plan — and you need to avoid making mistakes. Here are some of the most common ones:

• Procrastinating – Estate planning, and its implications about our mortality, may not be a pleasant topic to think about. Yet, putting off your estate plans can be risky. If you were to pass away or become incapacitated without doing any estate planning, the results could be costly for your loved ones. One possible consequence: If you haven’t at least created a basic, simple will, the courts could decide how to divide and distribute your assets, and they may do so in a way you wouldn’t want.

• Not updating wills and other documents – Drafting a will and other legal documents, such as a living trust, is an important step in your estate planning. But you shouldn’t just create these arrangements and forget about them. Changes in your life and among your loved ones — deaths, divorce, remarriage, new children and more — may result in the need for you to update your estate plans, so it’s a good idea to review them periodically.

• Not updating beneficiaries – Similar to updating your will to reflect changes in your life and family situation, you may also need to update the beneficiaries listed on your financial accounts and insurance policies. These designations carry a lot of weight and can even supersede instructions in your will, so you’ll need to make sure they are current and accurate.

• Not properly titling assets in a trust – Depending on your situation, you may benefit from establishing a living trust, which may allow your estate to avoid the time-consuming and expensive process of probate. A living trust also helps give you control over how, and when, you want your assets distributed. However, you need to retitle your assets in the name of the trust for the trust to be effective.

• Not choosing the right executor – An executor carries out your wishes based on the instructions you’ve given in your will or trust documents. But fulfilling an executor’s duties is not as simple as, say, following a recipe for a basic meal. Consequently, while you might just want to pick a close family member as executor, you need to be sure this person is competent, good with details and won’t be overwhelmed by the financial and legal issues involved in settling an estate. If your initial choice doesn’t have these skills, you may need to find a responsible person outside the family.

Finally, here’s one more mistake: going it alone. Estate planning is not a do-it-yourself activity. To help ensure your estate plan addresses all the issues involved, you’ll need to work with a legal advisor, and possibly your tax and financial professionals, too.

Devoting the necessary time and effort can help you avoid many of the mistakes that threaten the effectiveness of estate plans — and the fewer mistakes you make, the better off your beneficiaries can be.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

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I’d like to raise awareness of anticipated changes for 2025 with all Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. The Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law August 16, 2022, has gradually adjusted the Part D program since January 2023. It will be fully implemented January 1, 2025.

Although the Inflation Reduction Act was an attempt to lower the cost of prescription drugs, it shifts financial burden from Medicare onto the PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers who manage the drug plans) and manufacturers. This transfer of cost will negatively affect all Medicare Part D drug plans going forward.

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Although this will not be plan specific, we can discuss the difference between your options so that you can make the best choice for you when the time comes.

Please reach out to get on our calendar if you’d like. As always, our services are at no charge, so prepare early to get assistance if needed.

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While Medicare will cover your recovery care after and injury or illness, they will not cover care that extends into Long Term Care needs.

Long Term Care, or Custodial Care, is the type of care you receive when you need assistance with things like going to the bathroom, getting dressed, eating, getting from the bed to the chair, etc. These are called Activities of Daily Living. As you can probably see, the Custodial Care activities are not things that need to be supervised by a RN. A lot of times you will have a trained caregiver or a family member helping with these types of activities.

Many people like to plan for these services. They try to find ways to pay for these services without wiping out their life savings. Lately I have been working with a lot of my clients to find ways to help prepare for a Long Term Care need.

There isn’t just one solution for everyone. As you know with the rest of life, we are all unique and we all have different circumstances. Because of that, it’s good to determine how a Long Term Care event will affect you and your family. This helps you plan how you will deal with something like this.

Sometimes it’s helpful to have a third party who has had experience and training in planning for this type of care involved in the conversation. I am always happy to help in a nonintrusive way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. I can help. Call or text to schedule a time to chat.

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When you sell your primary residence, the IRS allows you to exclude up to $250,000 of the gain from your income ($500,000 for married couples filing jointly), provided you meet the ownership and use tests. This means you must have owned and lived in the home for at least two of the five years before the sale.

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2. Home Improvements: Significant improvements that add value to your home, prolong its useful life, or adapt it to new uses can be added to your home’s cost basis, thus reducing your taxable gain. Keep detailed records of these improvements.

3. Mortgage Interest and Property Taxes: If you itemize deductions, you can still deduct mortgage interest and property taxes for the portion of the year you owned the home.

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ummer is here! That means cook outs, trips to the park, and, of course, pools and the beach on your summer vacation!

While swimming pools are a great place on a hot summer day, they can be very dangerous for children if left unattended.

The National Safety Council reports that drowning accidents are a significant cause of death or injury for children under five from being left unsupervised. This can include community or neighborhood facilities, private or backyard pools, lakes, water parks, and the beach. Even bathtubs, toilets, and buckets of water can pose a risk to very young chlldren if left unattended. All it takes is a moment of distractions.

So, what can you do to keep your kids safe and have fun? Here are some safety tips: l. Never leave your child alone. If you need to step away, bring your child with you.

2. Enroll your child in swim lessons. They should learn skllls like floating, rolling to their back, and swimming to the sides of the pool. However, keep in mind that even “good swimmers” can drown too, especially if they are tired or there is rough play.

3. Lifeguards are not babysitters.

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5. Do not swim alone, and especially not at night.

6. Do not consume alcohol when operating a boat, and make sure everyone has a well-fitting life jacket.

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Eagle View Adult Center

NEWS & INFORMATION Senior Advisory Board

The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise and assist in the needs and operations of Eagle View. The Board meets Tues. July 16 at 1:00 p.m. Members are: Dave Thomas, Peggy Jarrett, Lou Ellen Bromley, Dan Buckner, Olly Ramirez, Steve Yarish, Bill Alsdorf, Heidi Storz, Judy Schissler, Gayle Shibao, Barbara Spakoski, and Randy Thornton. Visitors are welcome.

Charitable Contributions

Together we can continue to enhance the great programs and services offered for seniors and active adults in the Brighton area. Your financial support will be recognized on the donor wall at Eagle View. All donations are tax deductible. Make donations payable to: Brighton United Senior Citizens, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601.

Donor Opportunities for Wall Recognition: Friend: $100 - $499 Memorial: $100+ Sponsor: $500 - $999 Benefactor: $1000+

Outreach & Referral

Do you need help and are unsure where to turn?

Evon Benitez will assist you with completing forms and finding needed services. You’ll need to make an appointment to see Evon as she’s often meeting with others. To make an appointment, call Evon at 303-6552079. Leave a message.

JULY HAPPENINGS Walk On! Explore trails in the Brighton area! First day meet in the EVAC Lobby; after that we will meet at selected locations in Adams County. Wear layered clothing, good walking shoes, and bring water. Leader: Chris Howell.

Wednesdays - 8:00 a.m.

July 3, 10, 17, 31 $4 (4 wks) Deadline: Ongoing Tremendous Tomatoes Would you like to discover expert tips and tricks for successfully growing tomatoes this year and beyond? Join us to learn from a Colorado Master Gardener about the remarkable “love apple” and how you can achieve thriving results in Colorado’s unique climate for this beloved garden favorite.

Tues. July 9 - 1:30 p.m.

Free Deadline: Fri. July 5 Duplicate Bridge The object of duplicate is for a team of two to play all other teams using pre-determined four-hand boards. You and your partner are competing against all other partners to bid and win the best hand on each board. Instruction

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1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2075 I evacinfo@brightonco.gov www.brightonco.gov Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

VOA Lunch

A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Please reserve your meal in advance. For Mondays, reserve the Thursday before; for Thursdays, reserve the Monday before. Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mon. & Thurs. to make a reservation.

Daily meal donations are appreciated. $2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+ $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60

Medical Equipment Loans

Basic medical equipment is available to loan out. Items may include wheelchairs, front wheel and seated walkers, canes, crutches, toilet seat risers, commodes, and bath benches. There is no guarantee what will be available at any time. Call 303-655-2075 for information.

Senior Wellness Clinic

The Clinic focuses on health promotion and disease prevention for seniors 55+. Operated by Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), services include foot care, health checks, and blood pressure checks. The fee for foot care is $40 payable at the time of your appointment. Foot care may be Kaiser covered with pre-approval. Reduced fee available upon approval. Masks required for everyone. Call 303-655-2075 for appointment.

Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Friday: July 5, 12, 19, Aug 2, 9, 16 Mondays: July 29, Aug 26

Tech Tuesdays

Need help with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? We will do our best to help you become more comfortable using your device. Schedule an appointment with Calvin at 303-655-2187.

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Feel great with a massage by our certified therapist, Laurie Lozano Maier. She has over 12 years of massage therapy experience. Call 303-655-2075 to make a onehour appointment. Pay Laurie at the time of service - check or cash.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays $60 for 1 hour Deadline: Two days ahead

Transportation

Via Mobility - provides specialized transportation within the City of Brighton. Via can take you to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and Eagle View, to name just a few of the places you can go in Brighton. New Via users - call 303-447-2848 ext. 1014 to get started. To schedule rides, call 303-447-9636.

Free rides to and from Eagle View to seniors living in the Brighton Via service area are provided by funding from the Senior Advisory Board.

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This is an RTD service. Call 303-994-3549 for reservations. The driver will pick up and deliver you anywhere within Brighton, Mon - Fri. 6:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Cost is the local RTD bus fare.

on playing duplicate and scoring will be reviewed and discussed each session. You MUST have a partner to play Duplicate Bridge and should use the same partner for this two-day challenge. Tell us your partner at registration.

Facilitator: Bobbi Jo Unruh.

Wed. July 10 & 17 - 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $10 (2 wks) Deadline: Mon. July 8

10 Ways to Avoid Fraud Dive deep into the world of fraud prevention with 10 action items that will help you avoid being the next victim of a scam or fraudulent business practice.

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Thurs. July 11 - 1:30 p.m.

Free Deadline: Tues. July 9

Book Club July’s book is The Last Flight by Julie Clark. Please have the book read before the meeting so you are prepared for group discussion. Books can be found at a library, Amazon, or book store. Facilitated by Gayle Wudarczyk.

Wed. July 10 - 1:00 p.m.

Free Deadline: Mon. July 8

Blood Pressure Screening The firefighters from the Brighton Fire Department will perform FREE blood pressure checks for one hour. Stop by!

Fri. July 12 @ 10:30 a.m.

Changes in Drug Plans for 2025 The Inflation Reduction Act signed in 2022 has gradually adjusted the Part D program and will be fully implemented in January of 2025. Come learn about some changes and what to look for going forward. Part of what will be discussed is the new payment plan. Presented by Lisa Asmussen.

Wed. July 10 - 1:30 p.m.

Free Deadline: Mon. July 8

Five Reasons Not to Give Assets to Your Children EVAC & Zoom An experienced estate planning attorney will discuss the potential consequences of giving your assets to your children during your lifetime, as well as alternatives that may help avoid tax consequences and family disputes.

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Thurs. July 18 - 1:30 p.m.

Free Deadline: Tues. July 16

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Better Together Retirement Planning With Your Spouse or Partner Provided by T. Lloyd Worth, Worth Wealth Management

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re you in the phase of life where you are closer to retirement than to the start of your career? If so, now is a great time to begin planning for life after work with your spouse or partner, including your mutual hopes, dreams and financial goals. Here are a few questions to ask to help you both get the retirement you want: 1. When do you both want to retire? Do you want to do it at the same time or does one of you want to keep working a bit longer? Factors like your respective ages, levels of career satisfaction, pension eligibility and Social Security claiming options can all affect your retirement timeline. Knowing when you plan to stop working will influence other financial preparations.

Discuss your hopes and intentions openly with each other. If your preferred retirement ages differ significantly, look for compromise.

2. Where would you like to retire? You may be perfectly happy in your current home and neighborhood, or you may have a desire to move to a completely different location (such as a beach or maybe somewhere international). Also, do you want or need to be closer to children or other relatives? If you’re considering relocation, visit the area to get a sense of what living there will be like. In addition, research the tax implications as well as the trade-offs between renting and buying a home.

3. What does your future lifestyle look like? Now is the time to discuss things like how much travel you both want to do, hobbies that you want to begin (that may require a financial investment) and how much financial support you want to offer to grandchildren or other family members.

4. When will you start taking Social Security? You get your full retirement benefit when you reach full retirement age (67 for people born in 1960 and later). You can claim as early as age 62, but your monthly payment will be reduced by as much as 30%. If you wait past 67, you’ll get an additional 8% for each year you delay until you turn 70. Consider your age difference, health, life expectancy, income needs and more as you determine each of your best ages to claim Social Security.

5. How will you manage healthcare costs? Honestly evaluate your current states of health and family histories and discuss how you’ll save and budget for medical expenses, both planned and unplanned. Talk about steps you can take now to potentially reduce future health care costs, like focusing on diet, fitness and preventative care. And take time to understand what your options will be when you turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare — what it does and doesn’t cover, and whether a supplemental plan will make sense.

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How to Get Your PMI Cancelled Offered by: Scott and Lora Nordby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Real Estate

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hen you take out a conventional mortgage loan (not insured by the U.S. government), with a down payment of less than 20%, your lender will require that you pay monthly private mortgage insurance (PMI) which protects the lender in case you default.

PMI costs can vary between 0.58% and 1.86% of the mortgage amount.

According to Nerdwallet’s PMI calculator, if you buy a home for $350,000, put down $35,000 or 10% with a 6% interest rate on a 30-year note, and with a credit score of 620 to 639, you’ll pay 1.50% PMI, or $394 per month. It’ll take 7.40 years for your loan balance to get to 80% loan to value (LTV). The earliest you can get a PMI cancellation is two years of ownership and an LTV of 75%.

You can ask your lender to remove PMI when your loan balance reaches 80% LTV. At 78%, PMI should be canceled automatically, but there are steps you can take to get it canceled more quickly.

1. Make extra payments to reduce the principal.

2. Make payments on time—no late payments in the previous 12 months, no 60-day late payments in the previous 24 months.

3. Don’t have any other liens on the property, including a second mortgage.

4. Show proof of value with a professional appraisal or broker price opinion.

5. Make improvements to the home that add value.

6. Refinance the mortgage and get a home equity line of credit to pay off the PMI. Your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Real Estate Forever AgentSM is always here to help with your real estate needs and questions. Call us at 303-905-8850 or visit BHHScore.com

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