In Memoriam - December 2021

In memoriam December 2021

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| DECEMBER 2021

In Memoriam

Banger - Bowen

In Memoriam PICTURE TRIBUTES

Linda Eileen Banger FARMINGTON Born Sept. 12, 1945

Banger - Bowen

Melinda Sue Bays

FARMINGTON July 3, 1968 - Aug. 31, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Benoist DESLOGE July 14, 1933 - Oct. 28, 2021

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Bowman - Cruse

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Cunningham - Hawthorn

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Hinkle - Martin

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Matthews - Politte

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Pratte - Smith

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Smith - Ward

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Weddle - Young

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Robert Dale Bannister

Herb Beck

Cindy Benscoter

Clara Elizabeth “Betty” Bloodworth STE GENEVIEVE June 22, 1940 - Oct. 3, 2021

Lena Bockenkamp

FARMINGTON March 1, 1959 - Oct. 15, 2021

FARMINGTON May 27, 1941 - Aug. 31, 2021

FARMINGTON Sept. 16, 1956 - Aug. 24, 2021

DESLOGE Oct. 1, 1938 - July 19, 2021

Allen Baranovic

Mary Alice Beck

Marvin Bess

Larry Bodine

DESLOGE April 24, 1961 - Aug. 20, 2021

PARK HILLS Dec. 21, 1931 - Aug. 13, 2021

BONNE TERRE Aug. 1, 1934 - June 30, 2021

BONNE TERRE Died Oct. 22, 2021

Kenneth Russell Basler

James Edward Bell

James Bieser Sr.

Dorothy Mae Bowen

ABOUT THIS SECTION In Memoriam publishes twice a year. The section honors the memories of the community members we’ve lost during the prior two-month period. This edition includes those whose obituary appeared between July 1 and November 28.

DESLOGE Dec. 26, 1967 - Nov. 25, 2021

PILOT KNOB June 12, 1927 - Nov. 1, 2021

FARMINGTON June 30, 1946 - Aug. 28, 2021

DESLOGE Sept. 2, 1935 - Oct. 8, 2021

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Bowman - Cruse

James “Jim” Bowman

Daniel Elbridge Brown

James Philip Buriak

Debra Kay Chrisco

Carrol Dean Cole

Rickey Crabdree

FARMINGTON Feb. 15, 1951 - July 26, 2021

DESLOGE June 4, 1943 - Oct. 27, 2021

SAN DIEGO, CA May 9, 1990 - Aug. 31, 2021

BISMARCK Nov. 2, 1959 - Sept. 14, 2021

LEADWOOD Oct. 31, 1949 - Nov. 10, 2021

IMPERIAL, MO Apri 2, 1945 - Aug. 18, 2021

Charles Bowyer Jr.

Kevin Kelley Brown FARMINGTON Died Nov. 18, 2021

William Burt

FARMINGTON Feb. 3, 1934 - July 1, 2021

William Clark

ST. LOUIS March 11, 1926 - Oct. 3, 2021

Linda Cook

DESLOGE Oct. 7, 1949 - Oct. 5, 2021

Shirley Ann Cramp

BONNE TERRE May 27, 1933 - Nov. 4, 2021

Richard Breeding

Stephen Brune

Patricia Ann Cavanaugh

David Clemons

Shirley Copeland

Lyman Joseph “Joe” Creek

FARMINGTON Jan. 17, 1931 - Aug. 24, 2021

COLUMBIA, IL Dec. 19, 1964 - June 29, 2021

FARMINGTON Nov. 14, 1948 - Sept. 3, 2021

Joan Brewer

Jerry Bucy

DESLOGE May 18, 1956 - Aug. 1, 2021

PARK HILLS Dec. 2, 1950 - July 29, 2021

FARMINGTON July 24, 1935 - Nov. 14, 2021

DESLOGE Dec. 11, 1953 - Aug. 6, 2021

PARK HILLS April 18, 1930 - Sept. 5, 2021

Edward Chastain

John Cleveland

Clifton Lee Coulter

COLUMBIA, MO Died Oct. 24, 2021

DOE RUN Sept. 23, 1943 - Sept. 2020

FARMINGTON June 9, 1944 - Nov. 11, 2021

DE SOTO July 24, 1935 - Sept. 22, 2021

Patrick Neil Cruse

FARMINGTON June 11, 1957 - Oct. 11, 2021

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In Memoriam

Cunningham - Hawthorn

“Jimmy” Roger Cunningham

DESLOGE Aug. 28, 1954 - Oct. 25, 2021

Frances Damba

Ola Douglas

Cletus Faircloth WAYNESVILLE, MO Died Sept. 5, 2021

FARMINGTON Jan. 12, 1933 - Nov. 11, 2021

Sept. 18, 1937 - Sept. 27, 2021

PARK HILLS March 2, 1929 - July 11, 2021

Jacqueline Dudley

Brett Aaron Gantz

Louis Maxwell Graham

Rosemary Halbert DESLOGE Born Sept. 13, 1925

Florence Harp

DESLOGE Dec. 18, 1934 - Nov. 12, 2021

Judy Green

Julie Hall

Clarann Harrington

DESLOGE June 13, 1921 - July 22, 2021

FARMINGTON Dec. 28, 1942 - July 18, 2021

FARMINGTON Feb. 19, 1947 - Oct. 27, 2021

BONNE TERRE April 20, 1972 - Sept. 27, 2021

Charles Albert Davis

Milford Eaves Sr.

Gary Gerstenschlager

Barbara Ann Govro

FARMINGTON Feb. 4, 1930 - Oct. 26, 2021

FARMINGTON Feb. 3, 1928 - Nov. 2, 2021

FARMINGTON Oct. 23, 1940 - Sept. 16, 2021

BONNE TERRE July 23, 1939 - Aug. 22, 2021

FARMINGTON Jan. 26, 1953 - July 26, 2021

Justin Dean Dixon

Vera B. Edgar

Marie Esther Gibbs

Ruth Ann Gross

PARK HILLS June 15, 1990 - Oct. 26, 2021

FARMINGTON Nov. 5, 1930 - Sept. 27, 2021

FARMINGTON Feb. 13, 1923 - Oct. 12, 2021

FARMINGTON Dec. 3, 1942 - Sept. 25, 2021

Frank A. Hahn

Bulah Hampton

DESLOGE Nov. 12, 1964 - Nov. 18, 2021

FARMINGTON March 15, 1930 - Sept. 13, 2021

Curtis Lee Hamor Jr.

Bryella Hawthorn

Dec. 19, 1989 - June 27, 2021

FARMINGTON Aug. 23, 2021 - Oct. 29, 2021

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Hinkle - Martin

Bobbie Jo Hinkle

Marvin Horton

Paul “Reno” Hurst

FARMINGTON Feb. 12, 1937 - Oct. 24, 2021

DESLOGE March 3, 1947 - Oct. 13, 2021

FARMINGTON Aug. 15, 1944 - Oct. 27, 2021

Shirley Viola Hood

Sharon Hosking

Margaret Jauch

Freeman Jones

Juanita Inez Kniffen

Dennis Leigh

FARMINGTON June 8, 1928 - July 13, 2021

FARMIGNTON Feb. 12, 1929 - Sept. 21, 2021

FARMINGTON April 19, 1961 - Sept. 16, 2021

Linda Judd

Florence Jane Kramer

Warna Lucas

FARMINGTON Feb. 21, 1945 - Nov. 18, 2021

FARMINGTON July 6, 1960 - Sept. 8, 2021

LEADINGTON Aug. 28, 1931 - Sept. 6, 2021

FARMINGTON Aug. 13, 1943 - Sept. 5, 2021

DESLOGE Nov. 10, 1925 - Oct. 22, 2021

FARMINGTON Feb. 21, 1924 - Aug. 13, 2021

Gene Hooss

Melba June Hovis

Gina Johnson

Trudy Kennedy

David Wayne Land

Michael Daniel Lukachick Jr.

FARMINGTON Died Oct. 21, 2021

FARMINGTON Feb. 2, 1931 - Oct. 30, 2021

PARK HILLS Feb. 13, 1969 - July 16, 2021

LEADINGTON Jan. 12, 1957 - Oct. 31, 2021

BISMARCK Dec. 5, 1938 - Sept. 28, 2021

Clara Horton

Marvin Hudwalker

Roy Johnson

Donald Lee Kennon

Betty Jo Lasley

DESLOGE Aug. 28, 1922 - July 26, 2021

ST. LOUIS Oct. 10, 1937 - July 12, 2021

BONNE TERRE Feb. 11, 1952 - Sept. 23, 2021

JEFFERSON CITY Aug. 19, 1935 - Sept. 20, 2021

BONNE TERRE Died Oct. 29, 2021

DESLOGE Jan. 11, 1952 - Oct. 2, 2021

Ronald James Martin

BONNE TERRE July 3, 1943 - Nov. 3, 2021

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In Memoriam

Matthews - Politte

Norman Leroy Matthews

Irma Ruth McCord

DESLOGE April 28, 1951 - Sept. 26, 2021

PARK HILLS Sept. 17, 1931 - Oct. 16, 2021

David Mayberry

Leona L. McDowell

Francis “Frank” Lee Miller

PARK HILLS Aug. 3, 1956 - Nov. 12, 2021

Michael O’Brien

Berneice Panchot

PARK HILLS Feb. 12, 1956 - July 17, 2021

FARMINGTON Dec. 2, 1932 - Oct. 13, 2021

Linda Petty

Clinton Points

MIDDLEBURG, FL June 1, 1969 - July 4, 2021

FREDERICKTOWN Sept. 19, 1958 - Aug. 18, 2021

DESLOGE Aug. 30, 1938 - Oct. 22, 2021

Barbara Ann Moore

Patricia O’Brien

DESLOGE Jan. 23, 1939 - Sept. 23, 2021

FARMINGTON Died Aug. 13, 2020

DESLOGE Died Oct. 31, 2021

MIDDLEBURG, FL June 30, 1971 - July 26, 2021

Tina Points

Sylvia Ann Mayberry

George “Bob” Metcalf

James Myers

Daniel Oppermann

Hallie Phelps

Kaleb Politte

PERRYVILLE Aug. 24, 1937 - July 11, 2021

FORT WAYNE, IN Jan. 18, 1929 - July 22, 2021

FARMINGTON June 27, 1961 - Aug. 10, 2021

STE. GENEVIEVE April 18, 1951 - July 18, 2021

FARMINGTON Nov. 4, 1953 - Sept. 13, 2021

DESLOGE April 8, 1983 - Aug. 27, 2021

Sharon McBride

Doris Milburn

Angela M. Nickless

Pearla Fay Pagán

Cheryl Pinkston

Lorna Politte

PARK HILLS Jan. 25, 1946 - Aug. 13, 2021

FARMINGTON June 4, 1937 - July 20, 2021

DE SOTO Oct. 4, 1980 - Nov. 16, 2021

DESLOGE Died Sept. 25, 2021

DESLOGE Feb. 20, 1954 - Sept. 26, 2021

DESLOGE June 20, 1938 - Oct. 28, 2021

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Pratte - Smith

Patsy Pratte

Dorothy Rasnick

Doris Annabelle Reid

Wanda Russell

Norma Jean Scott

Carolyn Kay Smith

NOBLESVILLE, IN June 16, 1934 - Sept. 12, 2021

POTOSI March 4, 1951 - Aug. 6, 2021

FARMINGTON Nov. 18, 1931 - Nov. 12, 2021

FARMINGTON Feb. 24, 1947 - Aug. 21, 2021

BULL SHOALS, AR Oct. 29, 1939 - Aug. 20, 2021

FARMINGTON Oct. 1, 1943 - Nov. 14, 2021

Jared Pruitt

Robert Clyde “Bob” Rawson

Lois Cooper Rhodes

Mary Ann Salsman

Charles “Rocky” Seabourne Jr.

Janet Ruth Smith

Lillie May Raybern

Norma Ilene Roberts

DESLOGE Aug. 30, 1982 - Aug. 30, 2021

Jason Scott Pulliam

BONNE TERRE Sept. 28, 1936 - Sept. 26, 2021

FARMINGTON Died July 14, 2021

FARMINGTON July 29, 1972 - Oct. 15, 2021

FARMINGTON April 14, 1940 - July 2, 2021

FARMINGTON Dec. 29, 1940 - Oct. 3, 2021

Opal Pyatt

Norma Lee Reddy

Stevan Wayne Rodgers

FARMINGTON Nov. 6, 1927 - Sept. 19, 2021

ST. LOUIS Jan. 2, 1940 - Nov. 11, 2021

PARK HILLS Aug. 30, 1989 - Sept. 24, 2021

FARMINGTON Oct. 12, 1938 - July 23, 2021

Melinda Schilli

DESLOGE Sept. 25, 1961 - Sept. 26, 2021

James Seevers Jr.

SAINTE GENEVIEVE March 17, 1962 - Oct. 7, 2021

FARMINGTON Feb. 8, 1949 - July 9, 2021

Lavon E. Scott

Rastus “Pat” Skaggs

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MI Died Oct. 12, 2021

DESLOGE Died July 3, 2021

BONNE TERRE Dec. 10, 1942 - Nov. 21, 2021

Joyce Smith

DE SOTO Nov. 4, 1938 - Sept. 30, 2021

June Smith

FARMINGTON June 28, 1931 - Aug. 5, 2021

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In Memoriam

Smith - Ward

Lawrence “Smitty” Smith

John Stanley

Kyleen Kay Stotler

Gary Dean Thomas

Garrett Thurman

DE SOTO Died July 17, 2021

SPRINGFIELD June 26, 1937 - July 10, 2021

BONNE TERRE Jan. 4, 1973 - Aug. 30, 2021

DESLOGE May 12, 1962 - Sept. 25, 2021

PARK HILLS Aug. 26, 1985 - Aug. 20, 2021

Lisa Soden

Michael Jason “Sally” Stevens

Michael Joseph Stout

Donald Thompson

Paula Tiefenauer

BONNE TERRE June 29, 1965 - July 12, 2021

Magdeline “Maggie” Sorbello

DESLOGE Jan. 30, 1934 - July 16, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Irene Stamm

PARK HILLS May 9, 1934 - Nov. 14, 2021

DESLOGE Aug. 26, 1981 - Oct. 29, 2021

Joe Stocker

FARMINGTON Aug. 6, 1937 - Aug. 3, 2021

Loman Stone

FARMINGTON Died June 25, 2021

Lottie Jane “Ghee” Trotter PILOT KNOB Died Sept. 27, 2021

Harry Ray Wallen

TERRE DU LAC March 6, 1950 - Oct. 23, 2021

HANNIBAL Nov. 28, 1941 - July 14, 2021

PARK HILLS Feb. 21, 1952 - July 21, 2021

ROLLA, MO Feb. 16, 1948 - Oct. 11, 2021

Shirley Sutherland

Lillian Thomure

Janene Timms

Harold “Sonny” Waller

FARMINGTON Sept. 4, 1936 - Sept. 17, 2021

Nick Talley

FARMINGTON Jan. 19, 1946 - Oct. 13, 2021

BONNE TERRE Born Jan. 16, 1927

BONNE TERRE Jan. 12, 1965 - Aug. 13, 2021

DESLOGE June 10, 1942 - Aug. 30, 2021

Andrew Thurman

Carol Toenjes

George Ward

FARMINGTON Dec. 13, 1988 - July 7, 2021

BONNE TERRE Dec. 25, 1940 - Aug. 7, 2021

FARMINGTON April 12, 1944 - July 19, 2021

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When to update your will

T Carol Suzanne Weddle

FARMINGTON Dec. 30, 1943 - Oct. 26, 2021

Patricia Rose Welker

DESLOGE Feb. 7, 1946 - Nov. 8, 2021

Charles Wigger Sr.

BONNE TERRE Aug. 2, 1947 - July 23, 2021

Eugene LeRoy Wigger

FARMINGTON Oct. 13, 1927 - Nov. 3, 2021

Betty Jean Bone Williams VEVAY, IN July 5, 1943 - Nov. 11, 2021

Diane DeClue Williams BONNE TERRE Died Nov. 25, 2021

Aaron Wilson

FARMINGTON Sept. 30, 1980 - July 9, 2021

Clarice Wion

FARMINGTON Oct. 17, 1917 - Aug. 23, 2021

La’Toya Nicole Woodland FARMINGTON June 7, 1984 - Oct. 21, 2021

Ronald Lee Wright DESLOGE Died Sept. 25, 2021

here are many occurrences that require an update to estate-planning documents.

A will is your ironclad way to disperse your assets to loved ones as you wish. Here are a few of the top reasons you may need to update this important document.

Changes in financial situation There may come a time where you decide to increase or decrease the inheritance you are leaving behind for loved ones.

For instance, if you receive a large sum of money, it’s possible to alter your will to add a new beneficiary or make an increase towards those currently on your list.

On the other hand, if you experience financial misfortune, it’s necessary to adjust the document to pay out less and ensure your estate’s obligations can still be met.

Changes in tax laws

Sharon Weiler

FARMINGTON Jan. 31, 1954 - Sept. 4, 2021

Albert B. “Pete” Wiley

FARMINGTON Nov. 5, 1924 - Sept. 10, 2021

Janet Marie Williams

FARMINGTON Dec. 20, 1946 - Oct. 10, 2021

John Philip Wirtz

BONNE TERRE June 24, 1964 - Oct. 7, 2021

Beth Glore Hamlett Young

FARMINGTON May 21, 1977 - Nov. 11, 2021

It can be hard to stay up to date on constantly changing tax laws, but it’s necessary to keep your final document in good legal standing. Especially if your will takes actions to address estate tax issues, it’s a good idea to receive periodic reviews by a professional attorney.

Ask for advice

Richard Edward Whaley Sr.

DELSOGE May 28, 1948 - Oct. 14, 2021

Gerald Lee Wilkson

FESTUS June 3, 1943 - Nov. 2, 2021

Virginia “Babe” Williams LEADINGTON July 19, 1918 - June 27, 2021

Charles Womack

FAIR PLAY, MO May 7, 1941 - June 29, 2021

Don’t be afraid to ask your legal expert for advice on other moments that may benefit your last will and testament. Remember, this document is incredibly important to keep accurate as it articulates your vision and solidifies your legacy.

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In Memoriam

Text Tributes Jerry Jolene Armbruster

Darlene J. Harter

Donald McBride

PARK HILLS Jan. 12, 1954 - Sept. 19, 2021

NIXA, MO Dec. 21, 1937 - Oct. 13, 2021

PARK HILLS May 1, 1941 - Aug. 19, 2021

Earl Bable

Bill Helms

William Meyer

PARK HILLS Dec. 3, 1951 - July 24, 2021

PARK HILLS Sept. 23, 1969 - Sept. 10, 2021

STE GENEVIEVE Died Aug. 13, 2021

Rhonda Bailey

Darlene Henderson PARK HILLS Died Aug. 31, 2021

Judy Pingleton

FARMINGTON Died Aug. 17, 2021

Richard Barker

Erma Koen Henry

Chaste Poole

DESLOGE Oct. 17, 1946 - Aug. 13, 2021 PARK HILLS Sept. 17, 1941 - Aug. 20, 2021

FARMINGTON Oct. 16, 1917 - Nov. 12, 2021

IRONTON Died Oct. 25, 2021

Jeanette Bodine

Kimberly Sue House

Joan Propst

FARMINGTON April 5, 1933 - Dec. 15, 2020

PARK HILLS Jan. 26, 1958 - Oct. 21, 2021

FARMINGTON Died Oct. 6, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” Cadwell

Larna Huff

Charlotte Robertson

William Hughes

Stephen W. Rokiski Jr.

LaVerne A. “Babe” Hulsey

Fred Thilking

BISMARCK Aug. 19, 1933 - June 29, 2021

Cynthia CasteelHenderson

BISMARCK Nov. 6, 1955 - July 16, 2021

Shirley Jean Clemons

BONNE TERRE May 24, 1928 - Oct. 9, 2021

Sandra D. Cook

DESLOGE Oct. 28, 1938 - Nov. 23, 2021

Martha Jane Decker

POTOSI Feb. 22, 1945 - Sept. 16, 2021

Sherry Lynn Edgar

DESLOGE Jan. 6, 1950 - Nov. 21, 2021

DESLOGE Sept. 28, 1928 - July 4, 2021 SWEETWATER, IL Died Sept. 3, 2021

STE GENEVIEVE Died July 1, 2021

George Jauernig Sr.

Glen Wampler

STE GENEVIEVE Died June 23, 2021

PARK HILLS Nov. 3, 1956 - Sept. 6, 2021

Jackie Ray Johnson

Lyle Weddle

POTOSI March 31, 1956 - Nov. 8, 2021

James Johnson

PARK HILLS March 22, 1937 - July 10, 2021

Charles Jones

DESLOGE Dec. 10, 1927 - June 29, 2021

Wanda Ferguson

FARMINGTON Died Aug. 19, 2021

FARMINGTON Died Aug. 12, 2021

Mary “Louise” Fields FARMINGTON Died June 26, 2021

Ann Rohlfing Greene

PARK HILLS July 22, 1942 - Nov. 22, 2021

Christina Marie Hampton BISMARCK Sept. 12, 1983 - Sept. 10, 2021

PARK HILLS July 31, 1937 - July 6, 2021

FARMINGTON Aug. 18, 1923 - Sept. 30, 2021

Loretta Ferguson FREDERICKTOWN Died July 18, 2021

JONESBORO, AR Died 2021

Orla Kemp

Barbara Sue Kopp

PARK HILLS May 11, 1939 - Oct. 30, 2021

Von Alexander Lange FARMINGTON Died Aug. 17, 2021

Norma Ledbetter

PARK HILLS Jan. 10, 1925 - July 22, 2021

Phyliss Mason

DENVER, CO Sept. 17, 1940 - July 9, 2021

FARMINGTON Died July 3, 2021

Tips on avoiding estate planning scams

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nscrupulous actors sometimes try to entice unaware victims into financially crippling scams. One of the most common types of scam deals relates to living trusts.

Fortunately, by doing your research and ensuring you are entering a valuable contract, most scams are easy to see through and avoid.

A living trust is a written legal document into which you place some or all of your assets. The belongings are managed by yourself or by someone whom you dedicate the responsibility to at the time of death or until a specific date. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, you can choose from two types of trusts.

A revocable trust is an adaptive deposit account managed by one or more people designated as a beneficiary who receives the assets upon an owner’s

death. It can be revoked, terminated or changed at any time, at the discretion of the owner. An irrevocable trust is when the owner contributes deposits or properties to the trust but gives up power to cancel or change the account.

When determining the right plan, keep an eye out for common types of scams, as reported by the attorney general of Pennsylvania.

Fraudulent Activity Typically, the beginnings of a dishonest living trust begin with a phone call. Unsuspecting people, often elderly, are solicited to attend seminars or receive an in-home visit to discuss living trusts.

Once the meeting starts, trustors are often put under extreme pressure to secure their assets through pushy sale pitches. In most cases, a con artist will play on the worry that your beneficiaries will be un-

prepared to deal with your death or that a court will decide what happens to your belongings.

In most cases, these salespeople are merely attempting to access your sensitive financial information. They will often make illegal withdrawals from your accounts or sell your data to other con artists to pursue more fraudulent sales.

Ways to Avoid a Scam Keep these tips in mind to avoid falling victim to an unruly financial trust.

• Recruit your own trusted attorney or reputable estate planner.

• Never sign documents that you don’t fully understand.

• Ensure you have the option to update your trust periodically.

• Verify any affiliation or endorsement by a government agency or senior association.

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How to choose a final resting place

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o one likes to think about it—but we all need to plan for our eventual demise.

And one of the most compassionate things you can do for your loved ones is making sure you’ve made a plan for a final resting place.

Whether you’re pre-planning for yourself or helping a family member with choices, these end-of-life decisions will have a lasting impact.

Here are some things to consider when choosing a final resting place.

Cemetery Choosing a resting place is similar to buying real estate. Location will play a large part in choosing a cemetery plot or mausoleum.

Your final resting place should have special meaning for you and your loved ones. Ideally, it should be neat, clean and have long-term arrangements for taking care of the grounds. A convenient location is preferable, so loved ones can pay their respects easily and conveniently.

Much of this decision will be based on

personal preference. It might be a small, quiet country location or a plot in the middle of a bustling city. There are plenty of options available, depending on your wishes.

The property manager should have a stellar reputation and a lengthy track record of being professional. It is important that they make you feel comfortable and at peace with your decisions.

Look for a cemetery that will be run in perpetuity. It should have stable management now and detailed plans for ongoing maintenance through decades to come.

Do not be afraid to ask questions about the company’s history and plans for the future.

Headstones Deciding on the right headstone is another way to leave a legacy.

The monument or headstone can say a lot about the deceased’s life. You can choose a simple, straightforward stone or an elaborate stone with a custom design.

You can also leave a message for descendants. This headstone will be around for a very long time, and it can inform people

about your life.

So you might want something more unique. Monuments can also reflect the personality and interests of the person they are honoring.

Many companies offer a variety of designs and layouts for people who want a special headstone. They have symbols and messages that can honor religious beliefs,

clubs, honors or careers. These elements will add personality to your headstone.

These companies are happy to cater to your request. They might also make recommendations.

A final resting place will honor a legacy for many years to come. The decisions you make will leave a meaningful impression, so take the time to choose wisely.

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