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1. Theories 5. T in Greek 8. Tarzan’s mom, e.g. 11. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, e.g. 12. Ingredient in talcum powder 13. Spectator 15. 5,280 feet 16. Tiny river 17. Note taker 18. *Last NCAA basketball winner 20. Any day now 21. Antiquarian’s concern, pl. 22. Diana Ross and Michael Jackson movie, with The 23. Saw a nightmare 26. Caribbean rattles 30. Witch’s spell 31. Flocked-to destinations 34. Goo or slime 35. Plural of ostium 37. Leo mo. 38. Eurasian goat-like antelope 39. Showing signs of use 40. “Yo, ____!” 42. *Nothing but it 43. Wrap a baby 45. *____-elimination 47. Outrage 48. Fraternity K 50. One of the Bridges 52. *____ 1 schools only 55. ____less but pennywise 56. Decanter 57. In a frenzy 59. Threesome 60. Turkish monetary unit, plural 61. Dumpy establishment 62. Common conjunction 63. New York time 64. Male deer

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1. Singular of #1 Across 2. Rikers Island weapon 3. Burkina Faso neighbor 4. Himalayan mountaineer 5. Tarnish 6. “____ ____ fair in love and war” 7. *School with most NCAA basketball titles 8. Choir member 9. Hammer part 10. Blunder 12. Sad, to mademoiselle 13. Radio studio sign 14. *Mid-major school that’s become major powerhouse 19. Kind of ray 22. Is no longer 23. Arabian sailing vessels 24. Restart from seed 25. Uncredited actor 26. The Wise Men 27. Acting as a prompter 28. Snow impression 29. Eric Heiden’s “shoe” 32. *Oklahoma State’s super freshman ____ Cunningham 33. Mixed breed puppy 36. *2021 NCAA Tournament location 38. What Edward Scissorhands does 40. Stout relative 41. Dream big 44. Ancient Celtic priest 46. Water nymphs 48. Fuzzy fruit, pl. 49. Deflect 50. Sanders’ campaign slogan “Feel the ____” 51. “National Velvet” author Bagnold 52. Expunge 53. Fail to mention 54. Scotia preceder 55. School-related org. 58. Liquor store pony

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Estate Planning for the Blended Family

By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks, PLLC

In first marriages, couples generally have identical goals for their estate planning: take care of the surviving spouse for as long as he or she lives, then distribute what’s left to their children.

But second marriages can be different. The blended family – his children, her children and sometimes their children as well – makes for more complicated planning. Each spouse may have separate assets as well as their joint, community assets. Both usually want at least some of their assets to go to their own children after they die. At the same time, they want to make sure the surviving spouse has enough to live on. With a blended family, a couple has to put a plan in place if they want to be sure their goals are met. This won’t happen automatically.

Think about one of the most famous of blended families – the Brady Bunch. What happens if Carol and Mike have all their assets in joint tenancy and don’t have a will or trust? If Mike is the first to die, Carol will get all the couple’s joint assets. But then what happens when Carol dies? Without a will or trust, state law steps in. Arizona law says that Carol’s children get her assets. That means the three girls get everything, and Mike’s boys are left out. I’ll leave it to your imagination on whether those girls are going to share the wealth. If Mike and Carol’s plan was to divide everything between all six of the kids, the failure to plan made sure that didn’t happen.

Mike and Carol may want to be sure that the survivor of them is well cared for, but they also want to be sure their own kids share in what’s left after they are both gone. They can plan for this in their trust. The trust can provide that some of their assets go to an irrevocable trust at the first spouse’s death. The surviving spouse is the beneficiary during his or her lifetime. The trust, however, says where the assets left in the trust go when the survivor passes, and the survivor can’t change that. This way the first spouse to die is assured that some of the assets will be distributed to his or her children when the second passes.

There are many factors going into estate planning for the blended family. However, most couples do have one common goal, which is doing the right thing for everyone involved: themselves, their spouse, their children, and their spouse’s children. A good estate planning attorney can help put together a plan that accomplishes your goals. If you would like my help, call me at 602-375-6752 or contact me on my website, LibbyBanks.com.

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Registration Now Open for Putts for Mutts Event, Benefitting Furry Friends in Need

By Emma Wolff

According to a 2020 study, the America Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals found there are more than 3.3 million dogs in shelters across the United States. The Arizona Small Dog Rescue is raising funds to help these furry friends in need through its Putts for Mutts golf tournament on April 17 at Stonecreek Golf Course. While the event isn’t happening until next month, registration is now open.

Arizona Small Dog Rescue is a not-forprofit, no-kill animal shelter. Supported by a group of volunteers dedicated to rescuing and saving homeless, unwanted, abandoned, neglected and abused dogs, Arizona Small Dog Rescue is committed to helping canines in need and caring for them until they find their forever families. The organization focuses on providing a safe environment where the health and welfare of the dogs are the top priorities. “2020 was a tough year for everyone, including nonprofits. Coming together as a community to attend fundraising events like Putts for Mutts, helps organizations accomplish their missions. For Arizona Small Dog Rescue, that mission is to save and care for as many homeless animals as we can until they can be placed into new, loving homes,” says Denise Batistelli, Vice President of Arizona Small Dog Rescue.

In order to continue their exceptional care, Arizona Small Dog Rescue is raising funds and awareness by bringing back the Putts for Mutts golf tournament. After a year hiatus due to COVID-19, Arizona Small Dog Rescue is thrilled to host the 6th annual Putts for Mutts golf tournament and will be following CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of all participants.

Event registration includes: 18 holes of golf, practice balls, breakfast burrito, box lunch and prize awards. Attendees can also purchase a super ticket for entry in game hole prizes and golf ball launchers, and raffle ticket entries for a chance to win a 49” LG Smart TV.

“We are eternally grateful for the support of our community,” says Batistelli. “Our medical care expenses in 2020 exceeded over $327,000. The funds generated from this event will be used solely to help offset the ongoing medical needs of the pups in our care. We hope to see you on April 17 for a fun and safe event that will help the dogs in need.”

To register for this event, contact Lisa Scott at 602-918-9431 or email Putts4Mutts@azsmalldog.org. The registration fee prior to March 21 is $475 for a four pack of tickets or $125 for an individual ticket. The prices will increase to $600 for four and $150 individually after March 21.

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