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Avoid tax errors, finesBy Brandpoint Media

For many individuals and small businesses, tax form filing season can be one of

the most dreaded times of the year. But there is one simple step that can save you and your busi-ness headache, heartache (and money): double-check all reporting documents and deadlines.

While checking these easy-to-find facts seems like a simple thing to do, it is one of the most neglected actions among small- to mid-sized companies.

It is vital to double-check the information on tax forms for accu-racy, while also making yourself aware of all year-end deadlines to prevent fines or other penalties. Going by what you did last year is never enough, as forms, deadlines and regulations can change in subtle ways.

Raising the stakes, in recent years, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased penal-ties for misfiled or late tax forms. As a result, it's essential to be vigi-lant in assembling and reviewing reporting documents. Re-reading those forms and setting reminders may be the easy fix that saves your business time, money and aggrava-tion.

"Small-business leaders have enough stress in their daily lives, the last thing they need is to wonder after the fact if they have complied with all deadlines and regulations," says Janice Krueger, a tax and reporting expert at Greatland, one of the country's leading providers of W-2 and 1099 products for business. "A recent study revealed that 43 percent of filers are concerned about being fined by the IRS for not comply-ing with new rules or regula-tions when reporting. We want to help alleviate those concerns by informing taxpayers about filing requirements and deadlines, along with the ramifications of errors, late filings and failure to file."

Many 1099 and W-2 reporting penalties have increased over the

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Rosella (Faber) Schneider, fondly known by her rela-tives as “Aunt Rosie,”

hosted her own 104th birthday party on Nov. 12, 2014, at her favorite restaurant Nardo’s Passport Inn in Germantown, where approximately 30 friends and family members joined her.

Relatives included nieces, neph-ews and great-nieces and great-nephews, coming as far away as Florida.

Born in 1910, Rosie spent her childhood growing up in Fond du Lac. She now calls The Gables assisted living facility in Germantown her home.

Although Rosie never had any children of her own, her family remains very close, and she sees them several times a week.

She attributes her good health to eating well, avoiding salt, exer-cising regularly (she still walks several times a day), jigsaw puzzles and a consistent schedule of socializing events.

Rosie is also an avid Packers, Brewers and Bucks fan – and knows many of the players by name.

Some of her favorite treats include pudding, Hughes candy and Cosmopolitan cocktails.

Aunt Rosie ‘celebrates 104 years’ with family and friends

The Barr family members meet regularly with Rosella (Faber) Schneider (seated, dressed in orange), fondly known as “Aunt Rosie.” They are shown in a family photo taken at a recent gathering. From front left: Vicki (Barr) Vondrak, Gene Barr, Aunt Rosie and Julie (Barr) Smet. Back left: Dan Barr, Kate Barr (Gene's wife), Cindy Barr-Scott and Tony Barr. Gene is Aunt Rosie’s nephew. Vicki, Julie and Cindy are great-nieces. Dan and Tony are great-nephews. The Barr family members are all from Fond du Lac, with the exception of Vicki, who is from Menomonee Falls. Auntie Rosie is from Germantown. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Former Fond du Lac resident Rosella (Faber) Schneider celebrates her 104th birthday on Nov. 12, 2014

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MARCH 11Beef Stew, Pork Cutlet, Three Bean Salad,Coconut Cream Pie, Seedless Grapes*,

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MARCH 12Pork Jaegerschnitzel, Mashed Potatoes,

Red Cabbage, Applesauce, Fudge Brownie*,Dinner Roll

MARCH 13Cheese Tortellini Casserole, Italian Blend Veg.,Ice Cream Cup, Petite Banana*, Sliced Bread

MARCH 16Orange Chicken, Baked Potato, Spinach

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MARCH 17Corned Beef, Baby Red Potatoes, Cabbage& Carrots, Key Lime Pie, Pear Slices *,

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MARCH 18Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn,Fruited Gelatin, Frosted Cake*,Sliced Bread

MARCH 19Glazed Ham, Sweet Potato Bake, Health Slaw,Peach Slices, Tapioca Pudding*,Dinner Roll

MARCH 20Salmon Loaf, Potatoes Romanoff, Peas/Pearl Onions,

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MARCH 23Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, GreenBeans, Apricot Halves,Cinnamon Roll*,

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MARCH 24Lasagna Casserole, Mixed Italian Salad,Butterscotch, Pudding, Plum Halves*,

French Bread

MARCH 25Baked Chicken, Twice Bk Style Pot., PickledBeet Salad, Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie*,

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MARCH 26Meatloaf, Cheesy Pot. Bake, Mixed

Vegetables, Alexander Torte, Petite Banana*,Dinner Roll

MARCH 27Crispy Fish Fillet, German Pot. Salad,

Summer Blend Veg., Applesauce, FrostedCake*, Sliced Bread

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March Calendar1 • CAMELOT’S BRIDAL FAIRE – 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Golf Club at Camelot-Lomira, W192 Highway 67, Lomira. Admission charged. Fashion show at 1:30 p.m. golfcamelot.com.5-8 • STEEL MAGNOLIAS – 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, at Goodrich Little Theatre, 72 W. Ninth St. Visit fdlct.com for tickets.7 • NEST BOX SEMINAR – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center, N7725 Highway 28, Horicon. Free. horiconmarsh.org. 7 • MOVIES AT THE MARSH: “OVER THE HEDGE” – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center, N7725 Highway 28, Horicon. Free. horiconmarsh.org. 7 • ULTIMATE INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at FDL

County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 601 Martin Ave. Event is hosted by Action Reporter Media and will offer more than 60 booths.7 • WINNEBAGO CONSERVATION ALLIANCE SPORTMAN’S RUMMAGE SALE – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FDL County Fairgrounds Cow Palace, 541 Martin Ave. 7 • FOND DU LAC AGRICULTURE SHOWCASE – 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the FDL County Fairgrounds Recreation Building, 541 Martin Ave. Cheese and beverage tasting. Cooking demonstrations with Amy Hanten. 7, 21, 28 • INDOOR FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Indoor Farmers Market, 90 S. Main St.10 • BOOKS BETWEEN BITES – 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at Salem United Methodist

Winery, 410 County Trunk E, Ripon. Product and contact information, purchase items. 15 • THE BROWSER OPEN – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St. 18-hole mini-golf event for the whole family, held inside the library as a fund-raiser for the Friends of the FDL Library. Includes refreshments at the 19th hole. Admission charged.16 • TURKEY HUNTING CLASS – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center, N7725 Highway 28, Horicon. Learn from pro staffer Gil Arndt. Free. 18 • WHY FEW PRAIRIE AND SAVANNA PLANTINGS MATCH THE DIVERSITY OF OUR STATE NATURAL AREAS – 7 p.m. at the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Dr. Scott Weber has been restoring prairie and oak savanna for over 30 years.19-22 • AAUW USED BOOK SALE – 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m, to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Fond du Lac

Church, 120 Sheboygan St. “My Beloved World” by Sonia Sotomayor will be reviewed by Dr. Paisley Harris. Bring a sack lunch, bever-ages will be available.11-15 • UW-FDL SPRING PLAY: A SPARROW FALLS – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, at UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Dr.12 • WILL AND ANTHONY – 7 a.m. at the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. Recording artists, actors and concert perform-ers Will and Anthony Nunziata combine their brotherly banter and comedic fl air. Admission charged.14 • SUNBURST BEAUTY PAGEANT – 11 a.m. at the Forest Mall, 835 W. Johnson St. Register online or prior to the pageant. Competition includes

babies, (both boys and girls three years and under) and females up to 27 years old. 14 • SPRING SWAP - WI Bird and Game Breeders Association – 6:30 a.m. to noon at FDL County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 601 Martin Ave. Pheasants, peafowl, waterfowl, cage birds and poultry.14 • GET CONNECTED! EXPLORING NATURE PROGRAM – 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 Highway 67, Campbellsport. State Park vehicle sticker required. Through games and activities, we will untangle how we are connected into the web of nature. For families/groups with children 6-12 years old. 14 • MEET YOUR LOCAL FARMER – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vines and Rushes

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Winery, 410 County Trunk E, Ripon. Product and contact information, purchase items. 15 • THE BROWSER OPEN – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St. 18-hole mini-golf event for the whole family, held inside the library as a fund-raiser for the Friends of the FDL Library. Includes refreshments at the 19th hole. Admission charged.16 • TURKEY HUNTING CLASS – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center, N7725 Highway 28, Horicon. Learn from pro staffer Gil Arndt. Free. 18 • WHY FEW PRAIRIE AND SAVANNA PLANTINGS MATCH THE DIVERSITY OF OUR STATE NATURAL AREAS – 7 p.m. at the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Dr. Scott Weber has been restoring prairie and oak savanna for over 30 years.19-22 • AAUW USED BOOK SALE – 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m, to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Fond du Lac

County Fairgrounds, 601 Martin Ave. Books, puzzles, games, CDs, DVDs. 20 • NIKKI HILL – 7 p.m. at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. Admission charged.20 • TOUR THE TOWN ART WALK: FOND DU LAC – 5 to 8 p.m. at various downtown locations. Visit tourth-etownfdl.com. 20 • LAURA & HER GOSLINGS WITH WILD GOOSE FINE ARTS UNITED – Friday, March. 20 through Sunday, April 12 at Share Fine Art Galleries, 228 S. Military Road. Laura Steinmetz has recently been instructing young students (ages 8 - 14) on painting. Her “goslings” are excited to each have a piece of art on display for this exhibit. Opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, with guest Matthew Rauls and his Sleepy Sailor Coffee.21 • SPRING INTO SHOPPING EVENT – Forest Mall, 835 W. Johnson St. Home-based business, crafters, etc. with their merchandise. 21 • SIGN OF SPRING HIKE – 10 to 11 a.m. at Horicon Marsh Education &

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27-29 • SPORT & HOME EXTRAVAGANZA – 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the FDL County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 601 Martin Ave. Home, garden and sport show. Admission charged for adults and children over the age of 10.

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JOEL DREES:Volunteer dog walker, retired, enjoys the exercise, quality time spent with shelter animals

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I get my exercise and the dogs get theirs.”

— Joel Drees

Fond du Lac transplant, Joel Drees, 76, moved to Fond du Lac when he retired, so that he could be closer to his mother and

sister. Even though his mother has since passed away, he now calls Fond du Lac his home.

Joel was born in Milwaukee and grew up there. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School in 1957. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for one semester, and then transferred to Milwaukee Area Technical

the dog walking at the shelter that he enjoys during his volunteer time. Twice a week, Joel shows up around 1 p.m. until about 3 p.m., every Wednesday and Friday.

Sometimes he walks three-to-fi ve dogs. “It depends on the type of dog and also the weather.” Sometimes he just plays with the dogs and brushes them.

Over the course of his years of volunteering there, Joel has walked all kinds of dogs, even blind dogs, and three-legged dogs. “The three-legged dogs don’t even seem to know that they have just three legs. They are so much fun to walk.”

Joel usually goes down the path near the shelter for about a 1.5- or 2-mile round trip — up to the Fleet Farm car wash. He joked, “The guy who works there usually has a treat for the dogs.”

“I get my exercise and the dogs get theirs.” The dogs all have their names printed above their respective cages, so Joel (and other volunteers and staff) can call them by name.

There was only one time he got bit by a dog there and it was his own fault. He picked her up around the tummy where her sutures were not quite healed, after she was spayed.

Joel would be hard-pressed to say what would be his favorite

by the cable TV show “The Dog Whisperer.” Acquired in his fi rst year of college, Joel had a border collie named “Sassy,” for about fi ve years. He had not had a pet since then.

Since living in an apartment now, he discovered a cat would be more appropriate. After volunteering at the Fond du Lac shelter for one year, he met Lionel, fell in love and adopted him. Joel describes Lionel as a nine-year-old, large, long-haired orange/white male domestic cat, with a little mustache. “He was a stray and came to the shelter all dirty and matted — and already had the name of Lionel. He joked, “Lionel is quite a character and has a lot of personality, and loves to be combed and brushed.”

Even though Lionel is special to Joel, it is

breed of dog to walk. “They are all fun — they’re all fun in their own way.”

Sometimes he will take a break from the outside dog-walking and will sit inside — between his walks. He joked, “I just sit and listen, and see what the staff sometimes has to put up with — with the public. I learn a lot that way. It can get pretty wild at times.” Joel has a good rapport with the staff and other volunteers, and really does enjoy spending his time there.

Right before Halloween, you will fi nd Joel out at the Little Farmer for the annual Wag and Walk event. He explained that it’s a fundraiser where the dogs are dressed in

Joel Drees has been volunteering at the Fond du Lac Humane Society for the past nine years.

Joel Drees exits the Fond du Lac Humane Society with an eager walking partner.

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College (MATC). It was there that he completed a two-year course and received an associate degree in telecasting in 1960.

Joel started his working career at Channel 12 in Milwaukee, working part-time — which later turned into a full-time position. While he was working at the TV station, he decided to return to UW-Milwaukee and MATC, where he obtained additional credits.

He spent 17 years at Channel 12 and eventually became a senior producer/director before he left in 1978. He noted, “I was doing what I wanted to do at the time.”

Joel then embarked on his second career while living in the Milwaukee area. This time, his employment began at Wisconsin Memorial Park, in Brookfi eld. He said, “It is a very large cemetery where I had a very unusual job.”

He did a multitude of different tasks. Sometimes he gave presentations on deceased presidents or conducted tours — or produced Christmas and Mother’s Day concerts. He also wrote and produced their newsletter, including the internal video newsletter for the employees.

“I was sort of a curator,” he continued. “I gave tours — basically doing public relations.” He also noted, “I met many celebrities during that time. It was a fun job.” Joel put in 18 years there until he retired at the age of 62 in 2002. At that time, he moved to Fond du Lac. “I’m glad I did — I had always liked Fond du Lac.” He was familiar with the city from visiting his mother and sister.

Joel has been volunteering at the Fond du Lac Humane Society for the past nine years. The question was asked of how he became involved with that organization. Joel said he was inspired

different types of costumes that are judged. There are raffl es with baskets of doggie treats,

goodies and pet items. This popular event draws a large crowd.

You can also fi nd Joel at the Forest Mall on the second Saturday of the month,

where the shelter has a few kittens/cats and sometimes puppies on display, to generate interest in future adoptions. He helps manage this event and also transports the animals back to the shelter. He enjoys the people who are passing by and stop to talk to him.

For fun, Joel attends car shows in the summer. He is the owner of a 1953 and a 1965 Studebaker. He is also a member of the Fondy Vintage Club that meets once a month. In addition, he gets together with other local Studebaker owners four times a year.

When asked if Joel, who just turned 76, has any future goals, he

replied in a heartbeat, “I live every day and enjoy my retirement.”He added as one last thought. The

Humane Shelter is always interested in donations, dog and cat food, bleach, blankets, toys for the animals and of course, fi nancial donations.

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JOEL DREES:Volunteer dog walker, retired, enjoys the exercise, quality time spent with shelter animals

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I get my exercise and the dogs get theirs.”

— Joel Drees

Fond du Lac transplant, Joel Drees, 76, moved to Fond du Lac when he retired, so that he could be closer to his mother and

sister. Even though his mother has since passed away, he now calls Fond du Lac his home.

Joel was born in Milwaukee and grew up there. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School in 1957. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for one semester, and then transferred to Milwaukee Area Technical

the dog walking at the shelter that he enjoys during his volunteer time. Twice a week, Joel shows up around 1 p.m. until about 3 p.m., every Wednesday and Friday.

Sometimes he walks three-to-fi ve dogs. “It depends on the type of dog and also the weather.” Sometimes he just plays with the dogs and brushes them.

Over the course of his years of volunteering there, Joel has walked all kinds of dogs, even blind dogs, and three-legged dogs. “The three-legged dogs don’t even seem to know that they have just three legs. They are so much fun to walk.”

Joel usually goes down the path near the shelter for about a 1.5- or 2-mile round trip — up to the Fleet Farm car wash. He joked, “The guy who works there usually has a treat for the dogs.”

“I get my exercise and the dogs get theirs.” The dogs all have their names printed above their respective cages, so Joel (and other volunteers and staff) can call them by name.

There was only one time he got bit by a dog there and it was his own fault. He picked her up around the tummy where her sutures were not quite healed, after she was spayed.

Joel would be hard-pressed to say what would be his favorite

by the cable TV show “The Dog Whisperer.” Acquired in his fi rst year of college, Joel had a border collie named “Sassy,” for about fi ve years. He had not had a pet since then.

Since living in an apartment now, he discovered a cat would be more appropriate. After volunteering at the Fond du Lac shelter for one year, he met Lionel, fell in love and adopted him. Joel describes Lionel as a nine-year-old, large, long-haired orange/white male domestic cat, with a little mustache. “He was a stray and came to the shelter all dirty and matted — and already had the name of Lionel. He joked, “Lionel is quite a character and has a lot of personality, and loves to be combed and brushed.”

Even though Lionel is special to Joel, it is

breed of dog to walk. “They are all fun — they’re all fun in their own way.”

Sometimes he will take a break from the outside dog-walking and will sit inside — between his walks. He joked, “I just sit and listen, and see what the staff sometimes has to put up with — with the public. I learn a lot that way. It can get pretty wild at times.” Joel has a good rapport with the staff and other volunteers, and really does enjoy spending his time there.

Right before Halloween, you will fi nd Joel out at the Little Farmer for the annual Wag and Walk event. He explained that it’s a fundraiser where the dogs are dressed in

Joel Drees has been volunteering at the Fond du Lac Humane Society for the past nine years.

Joel Drees exits the Fond du Lac Humane Society with an eager walking partner.

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College (MATC). It was there that he completed a two-year course and received an associate degree in telecasting in 1960.

Joel started his working career at Channel 12 in Milwaukee, working part-time — which later turned into a full-time position. While he was working at the TV station, he decided to return to UW-Milwaukee and MATC, where he obtained additional credits.

He spent 17 years at Channel 12 and eventually became a senior producer/director before he left in 1978. He noted, “I was doing what I wanted to do at the time.”

Joel then embarked on his second career while living in the Milwaukee area. This time, his employment began at Wisconsin Memorial Park, in Brookfi eld. He said, “It is a very large cemetery where I had a very unusual job.”

He did a multitude of different tasks. Sometimes he gave presentations on deceased presidents or conducted tours — or produced Christmas and Mother’s Day concerts. He also wrote and produced their newsletter, including the internal video newsletter for the employees.

“I was sort of a curator,” he continued. “I gave tours — basically doing public relations.” He also noted, “I met many celebrities during that time. It was a fun job.” Joel put in 18 years there until he retired at the age of 62 in 2002. At that time, he moved to Fond du Lac. “I’m glad I did — I had always liked Fond du Lac.” He was familiar with the city from visiting his mother and sister.

Joel has been volunteering at the Fond du Lac Humane Society for the past nine years. The question was asked of how he became involved with that organization. Joel said he was inspired

different types of costumes that are judged. There are raffl es with baskets of doggie treats,

goodies and pet items. This popular event draws a large crowd.

You can also fi nd Joel at the Forest Mall on the second Saturday of the month,

where the shelter has a few kittens/cats and sometimes puppies on display, to generate interest in future adoptions. He helps manage this event and also transports the animals back to the shelter. He enjoys the people who are passing by and stop to talk to him.

For fun, Joel attends car shows in the summer. He is the owner of a 1953 and a 1965 Studebaker. He is also a member of the Fondy Vintage Club that meets once a month. In addition, he gets together with other local Studebaker owners four times a year.

When asked if Joel, who just turned 76, has any future goals, he

replied in a heartbeat, “I live every day and enjoy my retirement.”He added as one last thought. The

Humane Shelter is always interested in donations, dog and cat food, bleach, blankets, toys for the animals and of course, fi nancial donations.

For further information on the Fond du Lac Humane Society, call (920) 922-8873. They are located at 652 Triangle Road, Fond du Lac.

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The fi rst two building blocks of a good estate plan are the General Durable Power of Attorney, also referred to as a fi nancial

power of attorney, and the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Every adult should have both. As an adult, you are the only one who can make decisions with regard to your own fi -nances and health care. There are only two means by which someone else could obtain the authority to make those decisions for you.

The fi rst is through the use of the two powers of attorney. With these documents, you yourself ap-point “agents,” one for your fi nances and one for your health care. These individuals then have the legal authority to act on your behalf in the event of your incapacity. Having both of these docu-ments is just as important if you are married as it is if you are single. In the State of Wisconsin, al-though your spouse may retain access to many of your jointly titled assets, he or she does not have the legal right to make decisions for you, regard-less how long you have been married.

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have completely separate roles. You can, how-ever, appoint the same individual. The key is that you are the one choosing your agents. Moreover, the health care power of attorney allows you to provide a great deal of guidance to your agent. The document has a section in which you can detail your specifi c wishes regarding health care. For example, any religious preferences you may have, or your willingness to be an organ donor. Overall, the powers of attorney allow you to ad-dress the possibility of incapacity in an inexpen-sive but highly personalized manner.

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