NEW SHAREHOLDER ANNOUNCED AT SNOW JENSEN & REECE

Cameron M. Morby

St. George, UT – V. Lowry Snow, President of Snow Jensen & Reece (SJ&R), one of Southern Utah's leading law firms, announced that Cameron M. Morby has been named a new shareholder in the firm.

Morby is one of the few lawyers in Southern Utah who has earned the advanced LLM degree in taxation and estate planning, which he received from the University of Florida. He has distinguished himself as a leading estate planning, tax and business entity attorney in our area, according to V. Lowry Snow.

“Cameron has shown himself to be a highly skilled lawyer in his field of practice and making him a shareholder further demonstrates our commitment to offer a full array of top level legal services to our clients in Southern Utah,” Snow said. ”Having Cameron as a shareholder elevates SJR's standing in the legal community”

Snow also stated that Morby is actively involved in serving the local community. He currently serves as a member of the Dixie College Foundation Board as well as the Southwest Symphony Concert Board.

“We are fortunate to have Mr. Morby as part of the shareholder team,” Snow said. “We offer him our congratulations for attaining this significant milestone in his career.”

V. Lowry Snow and Curtis M. Jensen established SJ&R in 1986. Their goal was to establish a firm that would become recognized as one of the premier legal institutions in southern Utah. Over the years, the firm has been joined by a very dedicated, capable and hard-working group of lawyers and staff who have added depth and expertise to help bring about the goal of its founders.

The law firm of Snow Jensen & Reece (SJ&R) has established itself as one of the most respected and renowned law firms in southern Utah over the past 27 years. The firm is committed to providing the highest level of legal services with professional integrity. SJ&R's knowledgeable and experienced attorneys have effectively represented clients in thousands of cases and pride themselves on a long tradition of community involvement.

Snow Jensen & Reece has earned the AV Rating in Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating possible, and has therefore been designated by its colleagues as preeminent in the practice of law.

JensenBayles - Can I Prevent My Children from Fighting Over My Personal Assets After I Die?

Phillip G. Gubler and Thomas J. Bayles

Chances are, you own items of personal property that have monetary and sentimental value, such as jewelry, antiques, art, heirlooms, furniture, and sporting goods that you want a certain child, grandchild, relative, friend, charity, or other organization to receive after your death.

Perhaps you are not concerned about the distribution of certain items, but would like harmony in the way distributions are made and want to provide for some orderly way for your belongings to be divided after you are gone to avoid the horror stories that you have heard.  Frequently, experience in your own family about heirs fighting over sentimental items, such as Grandma’s silverware, jewelry, or china cabinet motivates a person to plan.

We would like to outline some suggestions that may help prevent this from happening in your family.

Make A Special Gifts List: Make a list for the distribution of certain special personal property gifts you would like to have made to a specific person after your death.  Such lists can be included as part of your estate planning documents and are typically referred to by your will or revocable trust.  To prevent disagreements about your intentions, be very specific. Sign and date the list, and keep it with your estate planning documents.  The list can be changed by you at any time by making a new list and destroying the old list. 

Ask What They Want:  An item may have special meaning to someone so ask your children and others if there is a specific item they would like to have.  You can then include this item on your list of gifts.

Make Gifts Now: Consider making a gift now if there are items that you no longer use, or if you are concerned there might be a problem later.  You can provide information and referee distribution now by gathering your children together and have them take turns selecting items they want.  A side benefit of this approach is you have the pleasure of watching the recipient enjoy the gift while you are alive.

JensenBayles, LLP provides a broad spectrum of legal services.  Thomas J. Bayles has been actively providing advice in the areas of trusts, wills, probate and tax planning in the St. George market for over 15 years. Please visit our web site www.jensenbayles.com or call 435-674-9718 and ask for Thomas J. Bayles or Phillip G. Gubler. The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be construed as legal advice. Please contact an attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.

December Students of the Month Honored by St. George Exchange Club

The December Student of the Month recipients were recently honored by the St. George Exchange Club.  The St. George Exchange Club sponsors the Student of the Month Program, which honors one student from the area high schools each month. This program recognizes the students’ accomplishments in academics, service and leadership in their respective schools. Dixie State University recently partnered with the St. George Exchange Club and will provide each of the Student of the Month recipients a one-year, full-tuition scholarship. 

The 48 students recognized each school year by the St. George Exchange Club equates to a commitment of over $175,000 from Dixie State University. The Exchange Club is honored to work with Dixie State University in recognizing and supporting the outstanding high school students of our community.

In addition, one student from the eight students honored as Student of the Month from each high school will have the opportunity to become Student of the Year for their school and receive a college scholarship to the college of their choice from the St. George Exchange Club.

The St. George Exchange Club meets Thursday mornings at 7:30AM at George's in Ancestor Square. For more information about the St. George Exchange Club, contact Brett Labrum at (435) 674-2221.

Congratulations to the St George Exchange Club 2013 December Students of the Month!

Back Row: Brett Schwartz (Dixie University); Ryan Porter ( DHHS); Ben Runs Through (MHS);  St George Exchange Club President Brett Labrum,
Front Row: Jessica McGarvey (DHS); Cullen Smith (THS)

BENJA’S TO HOST HOLIDAY DINNER AND A MOVIE EVENT PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO BUILD A GREENHOUSE IN PERU

BENJA’S TO HOST HOLIDAY DINNER AND A MOVIE EVENT 

PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO BUILD A GREENHOUSE IN PERU

Following a winter of record snowfall and devastation in the Andes Mountains, Hear Walk Foundation will deliver supplies in May 2014 and help build greenhouse gardens for the Q’ero people of Peru.

Join with Benja and “Heart of the Andes” filmmaker, Melynda Thorpe Burt, at this special fundraising dinner where all proceeds will go toward assisting the Heart Walk Foundation greenhouse project. Enjoy a screening of the film and an exclusive menu designed by Sushi chef Alex Peterson for this event. Cost is $20 per person, $10 for children 12 and under.

According to Alex Peterson, sushi chef and manager at Benja’s Thai Garden, “Our goal is to fund an entire greenhouse for the mountain people in Peru,” he said. “We are excited to support a cause with local roots that is helping make a long-lasting difference for people in another part of the world.”

Filmed on location in Peru in 2012, “Heart of the Andes” tells the story of the international humanitarian organization Heart Walk Foundation based in southern Utah. Cofounders Tim and Penelope Eicher (Tim is a DSU professor and Penelope a mental health therapist) learned of the plight of the Q'ero Tribes living high in the Andes Mountains while they were traveling in Peru ten years ago.

This event takes place December 10th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Benja’s Thai Garden is located at 435 N. 1680 E #14 St. George, Utah. Don't miss this opportunity to give a meaningful and long-lasting gift. Help make a miracle happen this holiday season!