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Protecting FamilieS

5 most important Estate planning Documents

by sharon ravenscroft, Esq.

Estate planning documents protect families

when there is illness or death and in regard to finances and health. Here are the five most important estate planning documents:

1 Last Will and Testament provides a simple way to authorize the person to take care of children’s

living arrangements called the guardian and sets out how assets are to be distributed.

2 The Revocable Trust agreement allows you to choose the person you want to over see your assets

for your children in the way you want it distributed. Otherwise, the court has to be involved which will limit how it is used and disperse it all out when the child reaches 18.

3 Durable power of attorney authorizes a person to handle your finances and business

decisions without court involvement. Without a power of attorney for finances, if a person becomes

incapacitated, a spouse does no one has legal authority to handle 401ks, IRA or other financial decisions. A financial power of attorney is “durable” if it remains in effect even if the person writing it becomes incapacitated.

4 Health care power of attorney designates your choice of who will assist and oversee

health care. You can avoid court involvement for any health care, whether medial or mental health care, such as when Alzheimer’s or brain injury occurs.

5 Health care declaration, often called a living will, this allows you to direct what sort of end of

life medical care you will allow. Z

Sharon Ravenscroft, Esq., The Cavanagh Law Firm, PA, with offices in Sun City and Phoenix, can be reached at (623) 815-7451 or [email protected]. For more information regarding wills, trusts, healthcare powers of attorney, premarital agreements, domestic partnership agreements as well as business law, see: www.sharonravenscroft.com.

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Every parent strives to provide the best education possible to a child – and dual enrollment can smoothly pave

the way for successful entry into university studies. Students experience the same level of instruction, resources and rigor that the traditional collegian receives, while parents and high schools can continue to offer support.

Beyond efforts to ensure that students are well-pre-pared to move to the next academic level of study, dual enrollment often provides several benefits to students and families, such as:

DEEply DiscountED tuition. For example, Grand Canyon University offers tuition at $52.50 per credit.Variety. A wide variety of classes are available for col-lege credit – from math and science, to humanities and language studies.

accEssibility. Although each university may operate their program differently, often times a tuition waiver may be available for dual enrollment classes taught in the high school to students receiving free or reduced-price lunch or who show proof of participation in a federal benefits program such as SNAP or AHCCCS.

no rEsiDEncy rEstrictions. Some dual enrollment programs offer the opportunity for students to receive the same tuition rate, regardless of residency.

transFErability. Many private and public universities and community colleges share the same regional accreditation, typically making credits earned through dual enrollment transfer-friendly.

Through these programs, students have the option to earn college credits through a college or university as part of their regular school day, or have the opportunity to earn credits online or on a university campus outside of school hours (including Saturdays).

While course prerequisites and GPA requirements usually apply, dual enrollment presents a unique oppor-tunity for high school students. Students who may have not seen themselves as candidates for college gain con-fidence to further their education; students with their sights set on university studies receive a head start; and parents can enjoy significant savings before the college years begin. Z

leigh critchley is executive director in the Department of strategic Educational alliances at grand canyon university. For more information on dual enrollment through gcu, contact your school or district to see which courses are offered in your school, or email [email protected] to inquire about online, after-school or saturday courses. critchley and her team also can be reached at 602.639.6808.

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Discover U is a small, beautiful, thriving learning community where children – and their

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*Sources: Plank et al., Dropping Out of High School and the Place of Career and Technical Education, National Research Center for CTE, 2005; The Promise of High-Quality CTE, College Board, October 2013; Arizona Department of Education CTE Data Snapshot 2011

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mallorY BUiSKer Blue ribbon Winner

Q. tell us about your win at the State Fair art competition this year.

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Q. tell our readers about your mentor program with artist/sculptor Susana erling. a: We went to Corrales, New Mexico on our spring break vacation to see my parent’s friend and Susana Erling. Susana is a retired school teacher who is a full time artist and has an art studio in her home. We started working on the piece that was entered in the fair.

Q. What types of thing did she teach you? a: Body proportion from a body mannequin, angles of the body, and

arms and hands. The core of the figure is masking tape that I shaped. This piece took patience and time to dry in stages.

mallory is a 6th grader at madison meadows middle School

Four Phoenix Country Day School students made a bright idea happen, and it’s helping other students in more than one way. The Upper School Business Club put a snack vending machine in Hormel Arts Center on campus. The club’s officers – junior Ben Whitmore, and seniors Adam Sidi, Aashay Sanghvi, and Sam Ax - recently received the first income from the machine’s sales, nearly $600. The club will distribute profits to student clubs during the year through a grant process.

here’s what a couple of the club’s founders had to say about the project:

adam Sidi: We spent countless hours creating presentations and having meetings with the Head of Upper School, the Headmaster, Director of Facilities, and the CFO. The whole process of finding the location, creating a competition for the wrap, and dealing with potential companies took six months. This project has taught me the most about business thus far.

Sam ax: The profits from sales go into a special fund, PCDS Ventures. Then the club’s officers, with our faculty supervisor, review the applications. We’re hoping to move the snack vending machine into the student center, which should bring in a lot more sales since there is more student traffic.

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The St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Varsity Softball team captured 1st place in the large school Catholic Youth Athletic Association (CYAA) Tournament the end of January. The girls were coached by Walter Funes and Troy Kochis, and the Girls Athletic Director, Erin Chapman.

The championship game was SFX vs. OLPH Scottsdale, and they were tied at the top of the last inning. St. Francis was up to bat and had two outs, they were preparing for a tie breaker inning, then Maeve Jones hit it and brought the 3rd base runner in winning the game! Great exciting end to the season for the Wolves! Principal Cavnar was there to cheer them on!

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A junior at Rancho Solano Preparatory School (RSPS) title of Miss Arizona Junior Teen is one of many positions listed in Hannah’s burgeoning resume. She is the Historian for Student Government; Treasurer for both iSanctuary and Key Club; Yearbook Editor; Spirit Line Captain; honor roll student and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme candidate.

Of winning the title Hannah states, “I can be a role model and volunteer with organizations like Feed My Starving Children and Operation Christmas Child. I want to teach young girls that with determination and hard work, dreams can be achieved.”

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hannah is a Junior at rancho Solano Preparatory School

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tanner Whorl, exceeds at on-track academy

camelBacK DeSert School Starts cooking club

Q. What brought you to on-track academy (ota), tanner?

a. In 7th grade, I was in the hospital and ended up missing half the year. In 8th grade I was still healing and only attended the last month. Then I went to high school. I thought I could catch up, but I needed help. But none of the teachers really cared, or maybe they just didn’t have time to deal with me. So now I’m at OTA.

Q. Wow! Why were you in the hospital?a. I had necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating disease. I had to have about 39 surgeries over one year.

Q. how has ota been so far? are you caught up?

a. It’s amazing. Like one big family. The teachers support me, work one on one with me. I have to retake algebra and then I’ll be caught up.

Q. any advice for someone who might go through a similar experience?a. Don’t give up!

tanner is a Sophomore at on-track academy

Q. What is your favorite part of the cooking club?a. I love all of the different ingredients and tasting the food. I like that Chef Whitney makes food that I can eat because I am gluten and nut free.

Q. What is the most delicious thing that you have ever made?a. There are many but the most delicious was probably the brownies and the pumpkin cookies with frosting.

Q. Do you have an all time favorite food?a. My favorites are my grandpa’s steak, my dad’s fried rice, mint and vanilla ice cream and gluten free donuts.

Q. What do you want to be when you grow up?a. An artist and a dancer who works at a hospital to help people. I also want to be a mom who cooks good food for my kids.

Q. What is your favorite thing about camelback Desert School?a. I love the teachers because they are all so nice and caring. I love learning math, reading and science. They make learning fun with lots of projects.

Brea is in the 2nd grade at camelback Desert School

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Six year-old t-Ball Player, Victor macero

JoSePh Wee, Basketball champ

Q. What makes t-Ball so fun for you? a. It is fun because I enjoy playing with other kids.

Q. is this your favorite sport to play? a. Yes, it is.

Q. What do you think you want to be when you grow up? a. I would like to be a professional baseball player like my dad was and a firefighter.

Q. how have you liked being in Kindergarten so far? a. I like it very much.

Q. What is your favorite subject in school? a. My favorite is building blocks.

Q. What have you been learning this year? a. I have been learning math and how to write.

Q. tell us about your teacher? a. My teacher is good; she’s super nice and is teaching me a lot.

Q. What makes hillcrest academy such a great school? a. Hillcrest is super fun and I have good friends. I like my school!

Victor is a Kindergartener at hillcrest academy

Q. What do you love most about attending Bethany christian School?a: Bible class because we get to learn more about the Bible and every story that I hear again, I learn more of it.

Q. how long have you been playing Basketball?a: I’ve been playing basketball since I was about eight. But I’ve been playing at recess since I was really little.

Q. What position do you play?a: I play shooting guard.

Q. tell us about one of the best games you ever played.a: One of the best games I’ve ever played was this year. I made four 3-pointersnand I had scored about 21 points total.

Q. What do you want to be when you grow up?a: I want to have a charity when I’m older for all the people who starve and don’t have families. I’m going to bring money into that by playing sports, either football or basketball.

Joseph is a 6th grader at Bethany christian School

Q. What are you working on this quarter? a. This quarter in my Multi-Media 5-6 Honors class, we will be constructing two different projects. One will be addressing a global issue of our choice, and will proceed to inform, interest, and pose resolutions in a high-quality film that must be student filmed and led. The other project has to do with our desired career in the future. I, being an actor, want to study acting and vocal performance when I enter get into college.

Q. Where did you passion for performance come from?a. Music has been in my life for as long as I can remember. I have grown up listening, watching, and attending Broadway shows.

Q. Who is your inspiration?a. My biggest inspiration of all is Walter Elias Disney. I don’t want to become an animator and own one of the largest companies in human history, but his motives and his life journey is not very different from the one I hope to lead.

Bennett is in the 11th grade at horizon community learning center

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JoShUa meSQUita represents his School in arizona’s Free throw contest

Q. tell us about your recent pen essay contest win?a. My English teacher, Mrs. Webb, asked all the middle school classes to write an essay for the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) Essay Contest. This year’s theme was “What does patriotism mean to me?” It was a requirement for my class.

Q. how did you feel when you heard that you on first place?a. My Principal, Mr. Reardon, and teacher, Mrs. Webb, announced that my essay placed at the post and district level, but I did not know what I won. I found out when I went to the VFW banquets.

Q. What is the one thing that you love about attending Sta?

a. I have attended St. Thomas Aquinas since pre-school. I love attending STA because my teachers work hard at getting me ready for high school, and I like being able to learn about my faith.

matthew, who will be an 8th grader at St. thomas aquinas, has been awarded second place at post level, first place at district level, and third place at state level! With earnings of $450.00… great JoB, mattheW!

Q: tell us about the free throw contest you will be participating in. a: On March 23rd I’ll be competing against others around the state of Arizona. I am proud to represent St. John Vianney. It’s about courage, having courage in you. I hope to win and be an example for others.

Q: What position do you play? a: I usually play point guard.

Q: tell us about one of the best games you have played. a: One of my first games, I had a free throw and I swished it! It was cool!

Q: how long have you been attending Saint John Vianney? a: Since preschool, seven years.

Q: Why is your school so cool? a: We have good principals and great teachers. We learn about basic stuff like math and spelling but we also learn about being Catholic.

Joshua is going into the 6th grade at Saint John Vianney

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Jazz:Q. What is the best thing about attending odyssey Preparatory academy? a. The best thing for me is that I was able to start learning younger than everyone else and still doing well and having good grades in class. I started kindergarten when I was 4 years old.

Q. Between the violin and the piano, which do you like playing better?a. I really like playing the piano the best because it is easier to learn the positions. When you hit the right notes on the piano it does not change the sound of the note.

nico:Q. What is the coolest thing about your school? a. The coolest thing is that in P.E. you get to play

dodge ball and sprint tag, and I hang out with my friends.

Q. You just started playing Football this year? tell us about this. Do you like it so far? a. Yes, I love playing football. The best part about it is that you get to tackle people and I learn that if you play hard and try your best, you can earn a jersey.

Q. What position do you play? a. Middle line backer and safety.

nico and Jazz are both going into the 5th grade at the odyssey Preparatory academy

Sibling love at the oDYSSeY PreP acaDemY

Best of 2013-2014 / West VAlley



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