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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Greg Gewalt | greg.gewalt@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Welcome to our annual Men’s Issue WE’RE CELEBRATING TREASURE VALLEY INNOVATORS AND INFLUENCERS WHO ARE RESHAPING LEGACIES AND FORGING NEW PATHS IN WHATEVER INDUSTRY (OR INDUSTRIES!) THEY’VE CHOSEN. Jeff Sanor, our cover star, is the embodiment of a High School Coach inspiring his team of young men to reach for the pinnacle and win the State Championship.

In an entirely different arena, Wade Black achieves the Road to the Horse World

Kimber Patterson | kimber.patterson@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Jordan Gray | editorial@meridiancitylifestyle.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Kendall Houlton | Kendall.houlton@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dani Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jordan Gray, Kimber Patterson

Championship title while similarly imparting his skills and knowledge to his stu-

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

dents at Treasure Valley Community College.

Jonni Armani, Jordan Gray, Ross Hecox, Aaron Rodriquez

Are you aware that we have a local Pinball Museum? Pursuing a childhood passion, Dwayne Smith and his wife Debbie recently opened The Ugly Gold Couch, feature a 50-game collection ranging from 1971 to 2018.

In this issue, you’ll also find perfect gift ideas for dads, granddads, uncles and other special men in your life. Don’t forget to drop some hints around for your family so they’ll know exactly what to get you for Father’s Day. If you like anything in this issue, dog-ear the page and leave it around the house for them to find!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 14 Gorgeous Garages The Ultimate Man Cave

22 Flipping for Fun How a Passion for Pinball Turned into a Trio’s Private Pinball Clubhouse

26 Winning Formula Coach Jeff Sanor on Leading Meridian High School Basketball Team to State Championship

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38 Treefort Returns in September Get the Inside Line on the Hottest Ticket in Town

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Driver’s Notebook

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Food & Wine

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Hometown Hero

22 Local Limelight 32 Trend Setter 36 Inspired By 38 Back Stage 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Financial Buzz

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Do The Right Spreads Kindness Across Town Meridian saw several acts of kindness in April as part of the city's Do The Right campaign. Do The Right began seven years ago after discussions with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council regarding bullying and teen suicide. Meridian implemented the kindness campaign in an effort to foster positivity throughout the community. PHOTOS COURTESY CITY OF MERIDIAN.

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1. A local Albertsons delivered freshly made sandwiches with all the trimmings to all of Meridian Fire’s first responders for #DotheRight. | 2. Meridian Fire showed appreciation for their information technology department with bagels, juice, and coffee. | 3. Mayor Robert Simison and Do The Right title sponsor Idaho Central Credit Union visited The Village at Meridian and passed out stickers with $10 gift cards. | 4. Meridian Elementary partnered up to do the annual Mayor Simison’s Walking Club. | 5. The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council pick up loose trash in downtown Meridian.

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unBound Opens Doors at New Location The Meridian Library District's unBound is officially open. According to the library, the first day was filled by helping patrons with a variety of creative projects, including experimenting with custom chocolate molds and unique large-format prints. You can learn more about unBound's spaces and services at mld.org/unbound. PHOTOS COURTESY MERIDIAN LIBRARY DISTRICT.

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1. While unBound isn’t a traditional library, you’ll still find books to help you gain new knowledge. | 2. 3-D printers are just some of the equipment available for unBound patrons. | 3. Cutting open a new chapter in Meridian Library history. | 4. The unBound team was ready to assist patrons on Day One. | 5. What will the new printers help you create? | 6. UnBound staff on opening day.

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gram is meant to create camaraderie and foster

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comed their first litter of sand cat kittens on April 4.

The event marked multiple firsts: Nala and Simba’s

Ling & Louie’s celebrated their 10th anniversary in

first litter, the first sand cats born at Zoo Boise, and

the Treasure Valley with a 10-day celebration in April.

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THE NEGRONI STOPS HERE THE NEGRONI HAS MUCH IN COMMON WITH MEN. It is a simple yet complex, bitter yet sweet cocktail that is a staple in bars around the world. Invented in Florence, Italy in 1919, legend has it that Count Camillo Negroni asked a bartender to strengthen his favorite cocktail (the Americano) by replacing soda water with gin. After also adding an orange garnish, one of the most iconic cocktails of all time was born.

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HOMETOWN HERO

WATCHING HORSE AND TRAINER UNDERSTAND HOW THE OTHER WORKS HIGHLIGHTS BOTH IN A WAY THEY TRULY DESERVE Photo Credit: Ross Hecox

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Photo credit: The Road to the Horse

who

where

Wade Black, 2021 The Road to the Horse World Champion

Homedale, Idaho

title

advice

Owner, Training for the Cross & TVCC Equine Science Director

“Seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you.”

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ARTICLE KIMBER PATTERSON PHOTOGRAPHY THE ROAD TO THE HORSE & ROSS HECOX

HORSE WADE BLACK’S 2021 THE ROAD TO THE HORSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

CHAMPION

Photo credit: The Road to the Horse

HOMEDALE RESIDENT WADE BLACK HAS CLAIMED THE

Black, who directs Treasure Valley Community College’s Equine

2021 THE ROAD TO THE HORSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Science program in Ontario, Oregon, and teaches horse production

TITLE AND $75,000 GRAND PRIZE. Held in Fort Worth,

and horsemanship, is known for his determination, kindness and

Texas over the course of three days, contestants work untrained

patience. Black won the wild card division of the Road to the Horse

young geldings and compete by accomplishing a series of

in 2019 to earn a slot at the 2021 competition. The Road to the Horse

tasks, including an obstacle course. The colt starting compe-

is an annual event designed to entertain and educate fans in the art

tition celebrates the best of western horsemanship, showcas-

of natural horsemanship.

ing the unique style of each horse and trainer. Each trainer

Black owns and operates Training for the Cross, LLC, focused

spends time working with horses who have specific problems

on producing well-rounded bridle horses and providing Industry

and attempts to resolve them in front of the arena audience.

Quality Standards and Industry Certifications in training horses

Watching horse and trainer understand how the other works

for the public. He lives in Homedale with his wife Amaia, and chil-

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

flipping for fun ARTICLE JORDAN GRAY

PHOTOGRAPHY UGLY GOLD COUCH, JORDAN GRAY & PROVIDED

HOW A PASSION FOR PINBALL TURNED INTO A TRIO’S PRIVATE PINBALL CLUBHOUSE

STEP INSIDE GARDEN CITY’S UGLY GOLD COUCH

This colorful world is the private pinball clubhouse of

(4688 W. CHINDEN BOULEVARD), AND YOU’LL BE

Dwayne Smith, Debbie Smith, and Dave Fellows. Also known

GREETED BY THE BLACK KNIGHT’S CRY OF “WAR!”

as the Treasure Valley Pinball Museum, UGC has let pinball

You’ll also hear “The Lord of the Rings” soundtrack min-

wizards try their fingers at the flippers since 2019.

gle with “Guardians of the Galaxy” tunes. Move to the

UGC sprang from Dwayne Smith’s childhood passion, and

back room, and you’ll find the eponymous ugly gold

his adult realization that a person could actually buy a pinball

couch. And overlaying it all will be electromechanical

machine. He and wife Debbie Smith purchased Taxi, and

pinball machine chimes.

have collected ever since.

Dave Fellows, Nolan Fellows, Debbie Smith, Aviana Smith, and Dwayne Smith are the folks behind (and seated on) the Ugly Gold Couch.

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“Every time one comes around, we want it,” Debbie Smith said.

When the Smiths helped organized state championship tournaments, they met Fellows, who came to support his son. He soon picked up pinball collecting himself.

UGC holds the two families’ combined 50-game collection, rang-

Operating on a donation basis, UGC said they’ll hold open play

ing from 1971 to 2018. The games come from all over, with some

hours again when it’s safe to do so. Until then, UGC time can be

transactions more adventurous than others.

scheduled through its Facebook page.

“You may have to go to a barn and fight chickens,” Debbie Smith said of one memorable purchase.

As the museum has gained popularity, people often reach out when selling games.

“They like the idea that their machine can come and live here,” Dwayne Smith said.

While UGC isn’t a repair shop, they’ve picked up some tricks.

That was on display as Dwayne Smith and Fellows diagnosed Judge Dredd’s broken flipper, opening the game to find a busted spring.

“These machines are 40-50 years old, so things just wear out,” Fellows said.

“The very first time we turned (Capt. Card) on, smoke came out the back,” Dwayne Smith said.

Curious about which game is best? Debbie Smith suggested, “Play every machine and find out what you like, because you might be surprised.”

As for the trio, while favorite games were hard to pick, favorite features were easy.

“I absolutely love spinners,” Dwayne Smith said. “They’re so satisfying to hit.”

“I like games that have the old-fashioned chimes in them,” Debbie Smith said.

“The jump rope on Champion Pub is pretty cool,” Fellows said, referencing the boxing-themed game where you ‘jump’ a pinball over a rotating metal ‘rope.’ “Every game has some sort of character like that.”

“Play something that calls to you,” Dwayne Smith said.

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ARTICLE KRISTEN LARSON | PHOTOGRAPHY JONNI ARMANI + HAL COBURN

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL COACH JEFF SANOR LEADS HIS TEAM TO WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

THERE IS A HEART-RENDING SCENE IN THE 1986 BASKETBALL MOVIE, HOOSIERS. Right before the championship game the players claim an intention to win the state title for all the small schools that couldn’t be here. This message strikes a universal chord about the possibility of triumph for all the underdogs in the world.

It’s in this same vein that Coach Jeff Sanor credits the Meridian High School basketball team for their recent championship victory.

Sanor is referring to the 2021 5A State Title that Meridian High School claimed this year; an accomplishment fraught with grit and determination after going up against schools with larger populations. “Meridian just perseveres. We keep coming back and giving those others schools a run, and we did it again this year which was great!”

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WINNING FORMULA (CONTINUED)

According to Sanor the Meridian Basketball

program

three

components:

key

Sportsmanship;

consists

and

of

Citizenship; Competitive

Excellence. Sanor explains, “We center everything we do around these pillars.

Citizenship: ‘Always striving to do things the right way and setting a great example for others’. Sportsmanship: ‘Honoring the game of basketball at all times.’ And Competitive Excellence: ‘Bringing our very best to whatever we do’.”

These three pillars are not left out on the court. “I’m teaching kids how to compete, and basketball is the platform that I get to use. If they learn how to compete they can go into any arena, whether its sports or business. They have a really good idea of what it’s going to take to accomplish what they want to accomplish.”

Idaho native Sanor has strong roots in the Treasure Valley. A Boise High graduate (two-time conference and state player of the year), he continued his sports legacy playing at both the University of Washington and Boise State University. As a former student athlete, Sanor developed his coaching chops after reconnecting with former coaches, and at a local youth basketball club, Boise Slam, before entering the high school coaching arena.

“As a high school coach one of the things I’ve learned is that everybody’s situation is different. Kids nowadays are dealing with so much more than I ever dealt with at their age. There’s so much outside pressure. Every family is different, and every one of these kids is facing their own personal challenges. Quite honestly, it’s admirable how they try to not let it affect their goals.”

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Juggling coaching, work, and family is a task that Sanor takes to heart, especially being a coach and a dad, a role that can be difficult to navigate but one that he has sage words to offer.

“I give this advice to other coaches who are

letting their parents down. It’s important not to blur the lines between coaching and parenting.”

Now that Sanor has firmly placed Meridian back in its rightful place, what are his plans for next year?

coaching their kids. Your kid plays more for their

“What I want to do with Meridian is to have it be

parent than they play for anyone else. When a kid is

one of the most respected sports programs in the

critiqued or coached from the stands or corrected

state.” We look forward to the 2022 season and

by a parent, there’s a hidden message that they’re

Meridian’s continued successes.

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WINNING FORMULA (CONTINUED)

S A N O R’ S PI L L A R S O F S U C C E S S

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Citizenship: Always strive to do

Sportsmanship: Honor the

Competitive Excellence:

things the right way and set a

game of basketball at

Bring our very best to

great example for others.

all times.

whatever we do.

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Explore the amazing range of unique items for men from our local businesses. Whether he’s the man who has everything, an adventurous trendsetter, or the guy whose greatest luxury is time at home grilling for family and friends, you’ll find the perfect present to put a smile on his face. Surprise him with gifts he’ll really love and didn’t know he wanted.

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OUTDOOR MAN CAVE

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RED-WAGYU BEEF

If he loves to grill out, smoke meats, or generally host friends

Sure you can get him a grill or a new set of BBQ tools,

and family outdoors, the ultimate backyard man cave will be

but nothin’ says “You deserve the best” like the highest

his favorite place to hang out. Work with a landscape designer

quality, grass-fed Red-Wagyu beef grazed in a co-op of

and create an outdoor kitchen every bit as comfortable and

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Grill it for him yourself and watch his eyes light up. This

incorporating all the extras he craves: a kegerator, beverage

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needs to whip up delicious meals without entering the home.

Be sure to create a bar area so friends have a place to sit and

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talk with the chef. FranzWitte.com

Men around Treasure Valley continue to flock to Carhartt’s cotton canvas winter coats, beanies and signature overalls, not only for their practicality, but the look, as well. The anti-glamour of it makes it cool. We’d say it’s becoming the ‘it’ thing, but really, it’s never gone out of style. Classics are classics, man. TheVillageAtMeridian.com STREET STYLE

CLASSIC VINYL Listening to vinyl is all about the experience, and what

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an experience it is! Rich, open, silky, smooth, warm.

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A NA LY Z I NG TH E M A R K E T WHAT ARE THE MOST CRITICAL SKILLS YOU BRING TO YOUR WORK? I’m not afraid to have tough conversations. I have done — or can do — every job function within the company, which has given me perspective on our employees and their challenges and the goals they want to achieve. I’m not opposed or unwilling to get in the trenches and do what needs to be done, whether that’s making deliveries, answering the phone, facilitating signings, or doing workups. And I have an ability to understand numbers and how they impact our operation. After 26 years in this industry, I can analyze trends and predict where the market is going.

HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS, PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY? Personally, contentment and happiness are one and the same for me. If my work is taken care of and I’m at home, I’m happy — and vice versa. That life balance comes from knowing my family is provided for monetarily, emotionally, and physically.

WHAT ARE SOME CAUSES YOU CARE ABOUT?

Professionally, my goals have changed over time. I

I’m the 2021 chairman of the Boise Valley Economic Partnership

used to concentrate on my individual success, but

board. BVEP is fundamentally aligned to have the most impact on

my role has grown into developing a workplace

the Treasure Valley when it comes to business and expanding

that is safe and happy and thankful. I enjoy work-

into Idaho. We have so much national attention on what we’re

ing for a company that is growing and profitable

doing well, and BVEP does an excellent job of presenting that to

and keeps me on my toes. The title I hold is not

companies when they’re trying to relocate.

nearly as important as the challenge it presents.

My wife and I are also devoted to education — education is the most fundamental goal of society. It’s especially important for vulner-

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like Family Advocates and CATCH that help them regain their footing.

My wife will tell you that I have a mind filled with movie lines. If I see a movie once, those lines are stuck in there forever. I also love two activities that allow my brain to shut off: golf and glass blowing.

Both require intense focus and concentration and allow me to see problems and opportunities from different angles. It’s very rewarding to focus like that.

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BACK STAGE

TREEFORT RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER GET THE INSIDE LINE ON THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN TREEFORT MUSIC FEST HAS ANNOUNCED ITS RETURN — AND IT’S COMING BACK WITH A DOUBLE WHAMMY. An extension of Boise’s music and art scene, Treefort provides opportunity to play host to the national and regional music scenes while showcasing local up-and-coming talent.

TREEFORT 9 Treefort 9 is set for September 22-26, 2021 in multiple venues throughout downtown Boise, and will return to its spring schedule in March 2022 – only six months after Treefort 9 in September. Fans can expect some changes at the 2021 festival, though many favorites will remain. The forts of the fest will also return. The festival is making plans to ensure the health and safety of the first fan-owned and operated music festival.

A limited number of five-day passes will be available, and kids age 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult passholder. There will be no single-day, single-venue, or single-show tickets available for Treefort 9. Stay in the loop at treefortmusicfest.com and watch for more highlights from us on CityLifestyle.com

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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permitting). Masks are strongly

BRETZ RV & MARINE SHOW

tanced seating area.

recommended unless removed for eating snacks in designated, dis-

The Village at Meridian

May 28th - June 6th - RV & Boat Show! Located in the parking lot along Eagle Rd.

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ADJUSTAPALOOZA COMMUNITY PARTY

MERIDIAN DAIRY DAYS Downtown Meridian

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Meridian Dairy Days celebrates our

EXTREME BOOK NERD DISCUSSION GROUP

Days is set to go forward with the

community's heritage when Meridian was the dairy center of Idaho. Dairy cattle and goat shows, along with the

Virtual

parade, carnival, and Dairy Princess

Join this discussion centered around

competition. DairyDays.org.

the

Meridian

Library's

Extreme

Book Nerd challenge! Get reading

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Kleiner Memorial Park

recommendations from other book

Adjustapalooza is the biggest family

nerds, share tips for completing the

friendly party in the Treasure Valley!

challenge, discuss category sug-

Imagine this... Live music, beer

gestions, and just talk about good

garden, food trucks, free chiroprac-

books! Participation in the challenge

The Meridian Main Street Market is a

tic care, vendors, and kids activi-

is not required. mld.org

traditional farmers market which also

at Kleiner Park behind The Village.

5 EXPERIENCE IDAHO EXPO

MERIDIAN MAIN STREET MARKET 33 E. Broadway Avenue

provides opportunities for youth ven-

ties! Come join us for this free event

12 TREASURE VALLEY MUSTANG AND FORD CLUB SATURDAY IN THE PARK Julius Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N.

dors. Come out and support local small businesses, farms, and entrepreneurs.

MeridianMainStreetMarket.com

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Center Expo

Records Avenue

A free full-day event highlighting the

Join the 38th annual Saturday in

incredible local companies, people,

the Park benefitting the Meridian

and products that only happen here

Foodbank. All makes and models

in Idaho! You can learn about out-

welcome. There will be multiple

Join Animal Expert Corbin Maxey and

door adventures, summer concerts

award classes, along with music,

his exotic animal friends! This week,

and Ida(home) projects all while

food trucks, a raffle, and more. No

you'll get to meet a Golden Eagle

you shop locally produced apparel,

entry fee. Food or cash donations

named Slim. Join after the show for

art, crafts, food, sip beer or wine and

to the Meridian Foodbank gratefully

trivia, Q&A, and a chance to win

listen to live music. IblEvents.com

accepted. Register from 8-10 a.m.

fun prizes. Reservations may be

TreasureValleyMustang.com.

required. TheVillageAtMeridian.com

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Meridian Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane

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WILD WEDNESDAYS WITH ANIMAL EXPERT CORBIN MAXEY The Village at Meridian

12 YOGA ON THE GREEN The Village at Meridian

Students in grades 6th up to 12th

Join Axiom for a complimentary

are invited to join library staff in

yoga class on the green in Fountain

the east parking lot after school

Square. Simply bring and set up your

Would you like to get in touch with

at the Outdoor Teen Space. Eat

yoga mat six feet apart from others,

us? We would love to hear from you!

a snack, use Wi-Fi, check out a

have a water bottle handy, and wear

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

laptop, play outdoor games, and

comfortable clothes so you can start

Meridian using the Get In Touch link

socialize with friends (weather

off your morning with a yoga routine.

and let us know what you think.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

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estate planning

protection

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WHY ESTATE PLANNING SAFEGUARDS YOUR FAMILY & YOUR ASSETS

Protect your Beneficiaries The beneficiaries of your hard-earned assets may be exposed to a variety of perils that

includes creditors, liability claims, or financial mismanagement. It’s imperative to consider more than just who receives your assets, but when and how your portfolio will be distrib-

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uted. Creating a discretionary trust will set the rules and conditions for disbursement.

Protect your young children As a parent, your child’s safety and happiness is your primary consideration. That

TROL OF THEIR LEG-

children you must ensure they are cared for properly should something happen to you.

ACY WITH AN ESTATE

Without a will that names their guardians, the courts will decide who raises your children.

PLAN TO

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Proper estate planning can considerably reduce the burden of estate and inheri-

CUSTOMIZED MEET

YOUR

INDIVIDUAL

NEEDS.

There is no such thing as an estate-planning template. A seasoned estate-planning expert can give advice on your

tance taxes on your loved ones. Uncle Sam’s bill could be significant if you don’t put

current and future goals

measured strategies in place now. Existing trusts should be reviewed annually to

avoiding potential compli-

determine if changes are needed as a result of new or updated tax laws.

cations later on for your

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heirs.

Protect your family from fighting Family dynamics are already complicated, and adding money to the mix can be explosive. An estate plan stops trouble before it starts by ensuring that your assets are handled, divided, and managed in the way that you intended. It’s also critical to plan for an orderly transfer of assets for unforeseen circumstances such as incapacitation.

Protect your legacy

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ACHIEVE GREATER CON-

includes preparing for the unthinkable in a worst-case scenario. If you’re a parent of small

Protect your heirs from unnecessary taxes

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NEARLY EVERYONE CAN

Without a will, state law will determine what happens to your property, bank accounts, assets, and even your children. This may lead to long court battles and financial hardship for your loved ones. By understanding your objectives and assessing all the potential risks to your assets, an estate plan can help to safeguard your interests, your family, and their future.

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Establishing

how

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