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EDUCATION CORNER Simple tips to stay organized for back-to-school in 2020 (BPT) - Whether it’s the first day of middle school or the first day away at college, students of all ages are preparing for a new school year. Students might be learning at home, in the classroom or a combination of both, so now is the time to get organized and prepared to help you tackle the year ahead. Here are some useful tips and tricks to help you succeed this school year.

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You may be asking by now, “How do I avoid this?” I would not recommend transferring title to your heirs prior to death because this also will transfer the cost basis the profit of the item and create a tax burden for the heirs. A second option that helps avoid this is a deed on death which activates, on passing and can avoid the step up tax basis. The third option is a living trust, the cost basis is the value at time of death and therefore the heirs may have limited or no tax liability.

A typical trust is the Family Trust and can be an individual or a couple who are the Trustees and, with their children or heirs, the Beneficiaries. Those who establish the trust and transfer their property into it are known as Trustors or Settlors. A successor trustee designated by the trust creator will execute the wishes of the Trustees via a will contained in the trust. No contest clauses are placed in trusts as a caution to potential challengers. Beneficiaries under the will or trust who challenge the document lose or forfeit their inheritance under the document, this discourages would-be challengers from contesting the document.The purpose of this article is to help get you thinking and start a conversation with your family and appropriate legal counsel. I am not an estate planner nor an attorney. This article is not meant as tax or legal advice. The examples I have given are merely illustrative and should not be relied upon. You should always consult with a tax consultant and/or lawyer for your specific circumstances.

Real estate, bank accounts, and vehicles can be held in a living trust created through a trust document that names yourself as trustee and someone else – a “successor” trustee – who will take over as trustee after you die.

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I have plenty of time? You never know what life has planned and a trust can give you peace of mind even though the need will be in the distant future. I believe in living trusts even for a modest estate, it’s the principal of paying the state to make a difficult period in your family lives more difficult and expensive.

The probate process in California isn’t exactly complicated, but it can be expensive. The fees for Probate are based on the gross value of the assets and are a tiered rate according to the value of the estate, so if you have a house worth $500,000 but there is a $480,000 loan on the property you would owe the state $13,000 for the probate tax leaving the heirs with $7000. In addition there are attorney fees, Executor fees, filling fees, and miscellaneous court fees!

The process for a probate is not quick and can easily take a year or more. If there are disputes, problems or a backed up court

Most of the deceased person’s property has to go through probate in an estate currently over $150,000, whether there is a will or not (intestate). However, there are several instances where property and assets would avoid the process, such as assets that are held in joint tenancy or with a designated beneficiary.

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FOR YOUR DENTAL HEALTH APOLLO DENTAL CARE

The Effects Of Food And Beverages On Dental Health Even though tooth decay has remarkably reduced over 30 years it is still a silent epidemic.About 20% of children between 2 and 4 years have detectable caries and by 17 yrs of age 80% of young people have had a cavity. Diet plays an important role in a person’s pre-disposition to developing cavities. Plaque bacteria readily metabolise sugars and additives in food and drinks to produce acids that result in enamel softening or demineralisation. Frequent and excessive sugar consumption is an important factor for cavities to start.

The intake of carbohydrates particularly sucrose more than four times a day or in quantities more than sixty grams per day can increase the rate of cavities. The more freqent intake of sugary snacks between meals exposes the enamel to longer periods of acid attacks leading to softer enamel.

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of refined sugar and starch and are most commonly consumed breakfast items in the morning. Processed food starches in modern human diets have significant cavity producing characteristics in them. In both human and animal studies researchers found that the combination of sugar and starch led to more enamel demineralisation than did a diet of sugar alone. Children who consumed cereal with added sugar have more cavities in their teeth. Beverages such as milk and juice also have different effects on oral health. Fruit juices are considered healthy food choices, however excessive intake of or continuously sipping fruit juices can be a risk to dental health because these juices are highly acidic and they are also processed with added ingredients especially sugar which can cause erosion and caries. Fruit juices often are included as the beverage of choice in children’s meals or snack packs and are considered healthy. There are concerns regarding the high caloric and sugar contents of fruit juices which may lead to obesity thereby adversely affecting general health.

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tooth brushing and flossing will prevent demineralisation or cavitation of a tooth.

When large numbers of plaque are present due to inadequate oral hygiene the number of cavity causing bacteria increases especially when the patient is undergoing orthodontic treatment. It is essential to prevent the accumulation of plaque and calculus on the teeth and around orthodontic appliances and to get the teeth evaluated every 6 months. Currently high emphasis is placed on the relationship between sugary drinks and snacks and obesity but there is a need for equal emphasis on the harmful effects of such food and drinks on oral health. Essential cornerstone to control cavities is preventive and interceptive care like getting teeth checked every 6 months for kids and watch what kids eat and drink.

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Calendar of Events Ongoing Events AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1:30-6:30pm, Village Community Resource Center, 633 Village Drive, Brentwood or Byron Community Library Club, 3926 Main St., Byron. Literacy and homework support for K-5th Grade. Info 925-626-7892 or jose@vcrcbrentwoodca.org.

AL-ANON MEETING Mondays, 12:15pm, Delta Community Presbyterian Church, Classroom, 1900 Willow Lake Rd., Discovery Bay. Support group for friends and families of alcoholics. No need to register.

Info Rhonda 925-784-8030.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 1st Tuesday, 5pm, Legion Hall, Basement, 757 First St., Brentwood.

Info Dolly 925-634-3715.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 202 MEETING 2nd Wednesday, 6:30pm, Veterans Hall, 757 First St., Brentwood.

Info AML202.org or 925-516-2141.

ANCIENT SCRIPTURES AND LANGUAGES OF THE BIBLE Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Brentwood. Info 209-642-0278.

ANIMAL RESCUE RECON DOG ADOPTIONS Saturdays, 10am-1pm, Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Info 925-392-7654 or animalrescuerecon.com.

ART CLASSES Ongoing schedule of fun and creative art classes for kids and adults. Delta Art Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Rd., Streets of Brentwood.

Info DeltaGallery.com or 925-516-5935.

BRENTWOOD ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Thursday, 7-8:30pm, Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., Brentwood. Info 800-272-3900 or hgray1@alz.org.

BRENTWOOD LIONS CLUB 1st Wednesday, 6:30pm, Dad’s Cafe, 1135 2nd St., Brentwood.

Info 925-587-3783.

BRENTWOOD MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF HELP GROUP 2nd Wednesday, 1pm. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Info Julie 925-513-4686.

BYRON DELTA LIONS CLUB 1st Friday, 10am, Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Rd., Discovery Bay. Info Linda 925-437-3832.

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DELTA SHADOW BOXERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wednesday, 6:30pm. John Muir Health Bldg., Conference Room, 2400 Balfour Rd., Brentwood. Info Sue 925-550-2756.

DISCOVERY BAY CORVETTE CLUB 1st Thursday, 7:30pm. Info 925-516-0298.

DISCOVERY BAY LIONS CLUB 1st Tuesday, 6:30pm, Discovery Bay Yacht Club. Info Bev Rossi 925-813-8491.

DISCOVERY BAY PICKLEBALL CLUB FREE TRAINING Saturdays, 9am, Cornell Park, Tennis Courts, 641 Willow Lake Rd., Discovery Bay. Info 925-628-7906.

DELTA QUILTERS GUILD 2nd Monday, 7pm, Golden Hills Church, 2401 Shady Willow Ln., Brentwood. Info deltaquilters.org.

DELTA WOMEN’S SOCIAL CLUB 2nd Thursday, 11:30am. Info Gloria 925-513-8731.

DIG - DELTA INFORMAL GARDNERS 4th Monday, 7:30pm, Brentwood Methodist Church, 809 Second St., Brentwood. Info Bob 925-642-0080 or deltainformalgardners.org.

DOFBWOW (Daughter’s of Faith Becoming Women of Wisdom) 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:45pm, via Zoom. Contact True Free Love Ministry via email truefreeloveministries@gmail.com.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Thursdays, 5-6:15pm, Immaculate Heart of Mary Library, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Info Sandy Heinisch at 925 513-3412 or Mary Ann Smith 925-240-1706.

GOLDEN AGE GROUP 3rd Wednesday, 11am, Immaculate Heart of Mary Hall, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Info Mary Ann Smith 925-240-1706.

HALO ADOPTIONS Saturdays & Sundays, 12-3pm (cats), Petsmart , 5879 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Saturdays and 4th Sunday (dogs), 12-3pm, Petco, 5481 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. Saturdays and Sundays (cats), 2nd Sunday (dogs) 12-3pm, Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.

HOSPICE OF THE EAST BAY Once-a-month training for volunteers who are interested in working with patients and families. Informational Session and Training.

Info 925-887-5678 or volunteers@hospiceeastbay.org.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays, 1-3pm, Epic Care Center, 4721 Dallas Ranch Rd., Antioch.

Sponsored by Cancer Support Community and Epic Care Center.

DASH ADOPTIONS Fridays, 5-8pm at Petsmart, 5879 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.

1st & 3rd Sunday, 12-3pm, Petco, 5481 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood.

Info 925-219-0151 or deltaanimalssafehaven.org.

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HOW OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Thursdays, 10-11am, Brentwood Professional Plaza, Fellowship Hall, 8385 Brentwood Blvd., Suite B, Brentwood. AA Big Book Discussion.

Info Peggy 925-200-2281.

AKTION CLUB OF EAST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 1st Tuesday, 6:15-8pm, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 1185 2nd Street, Station M, Brentwood. Adults with Special Needs sponsored by Kiwanis Int’l. Info 925-890-2563.

MEN’S BREAKFAST 2nd Saturday, 7:30am. Guest speaker at 8:30am. Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Rd. Discovery Bay. Info cbrodie@comcast.net or 925-634-0184.

BETHEL ISLAND LIONS CLUB 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7pm, Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Ln., Bethel Island. Info Dave 925-595-1451.

MINISTRY OF CARING Thursdays, 5-6:15pm, IHM Church 500 Fairview Ave., Hall B, Brentwood. Monthly potluck and happy hour (emphasis on fellowship). Info Mary Ann Smith 925-240-1706 for dates and times.

MOMS IN PRAYER Groups meeting in Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Antioch.

Info Connilyn 925-750-3434 or momsinprayer.org.

MOBILE HOME OWNERS ADVOCACY GROUP 1st Saturday, 1-2:30pm, Oakley. Teach mobile home owners their legal rights and how to defend themselves. Mobile home owners in Oakley, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch and Pittsburg welcome. Info/register 925-625-6251.

OAKLEY SENIORS INDOOR FAIR & FLEA MARKET 1st Saturday, 9-3pm, Oakley Senior Center, 215 2nd Street, Oakley.

Arts & Crafts, New & used items, collectibles and antiques.

Vendors Contact OSC President Tim Lear (925) 238-5356.

PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesday, 5:30-7pm, Tony LaRussa’s Pet Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. Info 925-887-5678 or hospiceeastbay.org.

SUTTER DELTA FREE DIABETES CLASS Wednesdays, 2-4pm & 4-6pm. Info 925-779-3605.

SUTTER DELTA FREE STOP SMOKING CLASS Mondays, 6-8pm. Info 925-779-3555.

TYPE 1 DIABETIC PUMP GROUP 2nd Thursday, 4-5:30pm, Kaiser Sand Creek Hospital, Rooms 1A & 1B, Antioch. Info Cheryl 925-516-7725.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES After School Academy to work with students on their reading/ literacy and homework. Our students are K-5th grade.

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WI CHA KA COUNCIL 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm, Red Men Pocahontas Hall, 1403 Main St., Oakley. Info Helen 925-634-4609.

BRENTWOOD CHAMBER MIXER 3rd Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Info 925-634-3344.

BRENTWOOD ROTARY CLUB Mondays, 12-1:30pm, Wedgewood Banquet Center, 100 Summerset Dr., Brentwood. Info 888-556-0083.

BNI REFERRAL FACTORY Thursdays, 11:30am-1pm, Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., Brentwood. Info Liz 925-206-9314 or liz.litaea@lhfs.com.

BNI - DELTA BUSINESS CONNEXION BRENTWOOD CHAPTER Wed., 7am, 35 Oak St., Brentwood. Info Maria 925-323-6313.

BUSINESS ON THE BAY 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:30am & 11:30am. Discovery Bay. Info Michelle 408-891-0090.

CREATIVE COMMUNICATORS TOASTMASTERS MEETING Tuesdays, 7:10-8:15pm, Kaiser Hospital, 4501 Sand Creek Rd., Conference Room IC, Antioch. Info Joe Amaro 510 812-2282 or ccclub.toastmastersclub.org.

DELTA NETWORKING PARTNERS Tuesdays, 8:30-10am, Cortona Park, 150 Cortona Way, Brentwood. Info Anthony Rodriguez 408-219-2104.

DELTA TOASTMASTERS MEETING Tuesdays, 7:10-8:10am, MiMi’s Café, 5705 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Info Greg Hullen, President 707-373-6890.

DISCOVERY BAY CHAMBER MIXER 4th Tuesday, 5:30pm. Info 925-235-0987.

DISCOVERY BAY LIONS CLUB 1st Tuesday, 6:30pm. Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5781 Marina Blvd., Discovery Bay. Info 925-240-3486.

EAST CONTRA COSTA REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATION 2nd Thursday, 11:30am -1pm. Informative speakers and delicious lunch. Info 925-240-7842.

KIWANIS CLUB OF BRENTWOOD Thursdays, 12:30pm, Jalisco’s, 8335 Brentwood Blvd. #B, Brentwood. Info brentwoodkiwanis.portalbuzz.com.

SONS IN RETIREMENT-DISCOVERY BAY BRANCH 2nd Tuesday, 11:30am, Discovery Bay Country Club, Discovery Bay. Info Will Myers 925-516-9448.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE DELTA 1st Tuesday, 6pm, The Delta Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, Brentwood. Info Jan Schults 925-890-6296.

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