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To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Most clients who initiate estate planning do so to provide for their loved ones’ needs, and to avoid burdening their family after they 1 2 3 are gone with probate and administration expense and delay. But, no matter your reason for initiating 5 8 6 3 28 PRESSURE CLEANING by Antonio estate planning, it is imperative that you understand what your options are, and how a thoughtful estate plan can work for you. Your plan may be simple (just a will), or more complex (a revocable living trust). Let’s examine the estate planning process by exploring the areas we refer to as the three p’s of 5I live in Pembroke Pines (Pembroke Isles since 2004) estate planning. People - Who are the important people in your life? Your important people likely include your loved ones: your spouse 6 Over 3 years experience Cleaning in our community 1 or partner, children and grandchildren, and perhaps your parents, siblings or other relatives. Beyond these people, other important “people” could also include charities, special causes, 9 4 5 6 1 8 FAIR PRICES • QUALITY WORK References available Driveways, pool decks, etc, No roofs please. Working for college $$ colleges or universities, or churches or temples to which you are connected. For some, important people may also include pets. Spend some time thinking about the impact others have had on your life. Make a list and jot down notes. This is where the planning process begins. 8 4 5Our City Media 1/19 Crossword PuzzleJunction.com954.579.3958 Property - By property, we are referring to your assets in general. Compile a list of the assets you own or control. At this point, you do not need to identify policy or account numbers, Copyright ©2018 PuzzleJunction.com 9 6 7 SolutionTHE ANSWERS or exact dollar values. Rather, think about your assets in terms of their nature (including cash, stocks, bonds, businesses, real estate), their value, and your ownership interest. Do you own assets in your name only, in joint tenancy with someone else, or through some other arrangement? Be sure to GP S HA TE LI L include often-overlooked assets such as life insurance (death AL OE ADEN OD E benefit), money owed to you, and any inheritance you may LO ON CO ST EL LO expect to receive. AT TA CK AL LE N Plans - After identifying the important people in your life BU S HI FI and your property, the next step is to consider plans for those SC AL D PA L PU N people (including yourself), and your property in the event TU NE TE G SOSO of your own incapacity or death. Whom would you select to YE A GA P HO PE D make decisions if you could no longer do so yourself? Would CO OP FE N the same person handle your finances and your personal and Sudoku SolutionODOR S IN NI NI NE PI NS EV NG IL health care decisions? Who would care for your minor children? Who will run your business? How would you distribute your EN D ED IT TA CO assets to your “people”? Would you like to minimize the impact SEA L APS NE W of estate taxes, or maximize the impact of a charitable bequest? Is there a member of your family with special needs whom you 1687 925 34 would like to provide for? And finally, is there someone who 5243 819 76 perhaps should not receive an outright inheritance, without a third-party to manage investments and distributions? 3794 561 28 These are just a few of the issues to consider when approach6 1 7 9 4538 2 5 4 672 8 3 19 ing the planning process. An experienced estate planning attorney can help you explore all of these areas and work with you to develop a plan for your unique situation. 9821 347 65 Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for? 7 4 6 5 1 3 8 9 2 ⊲ Bruce Iden earned his J.D. from George Washington University 8312 496 57 National Law Center and his L.L.M in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. He has been practicing in the areas of estate 2956 783 41 planning, real estate and business law for over 30 years. For more information, or to schedule a consultation with Mr. Iden, contact Iden Law Offices at 954-885-0085. 28 / Our City Miramar / January 2021 / OurCityMedia.com

MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF

2020 Was Quite a Year!

By Police Chief Dexter Williams

Amessage to my residents: 2020 was quite a year! And that’s an understatement. From a global pandemic, to national unrest and political strife, this past year was a challenging time for our agency and the community we serve. In the midst of all this change, we continued to provide the highest level of law enforcement services. I would like to take a moment to recap the department’s accomplishments, service to our community, and vision for the new year:

Our Hoops for Hope basketball tournament awarded five $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Miramar. The pre-COVID tournament also encouraged positive competition between teams consisting of employees and residents from across the county.

Under my leadership, as president of the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association (BCCPA), we created a five-point plan for police departments in Broward to: eradicate bad police officers; re-examine use-of-force policies; train and track officers’ behavior; educate officers on systemic racism, bias, and cultural differences; and increase the community’s trust in law enforcement through transparency and accountability.

Working with Broward Crime Stoppers Miramar PD spearheaded a new initiative, with a $20,000 donation, named Mendell’s Rule. Birthed from the senseless killing of a Miramar High Criminal Justice Program student, Mendell Butler-Lebel, the new tip initiative, increases the reward money for information leading to the arrest of those who murder juveniles, helping keep violent criminals off the streets.

Our commitment to safety and community service is a priority. We provided free bike helmets and gun-locks to residents and supported weekly food distributions to those financially impacted by the pandemic. Our officers were happy to participate in parades celebrating birthdays, graduations, and other milestones, helping bring joy to those who couldn’t celebrate with their family and friends. We also partnered with philanthropic organizations to donate snacks and school supplies for students, Thanksgiving turkeys, and desserts to at-risk families and continued with our annual Shop with a Cop Program and toy drives to brighten the holidays for children in need.

Our Code Compliance Unit, along with our road patrol officers made thousands of visits to businesses to educate and ensure community compliance with mandates created to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Education campaigns on topics to include traffic-related issues and crime prevention were also a priority.

As we embark on 2021, the Miramar Police Department will continue to foster technology for the new age of policing and maintain transparency to support the legitimacy of public safety. We will be providing our residents in our historic area with a state of the art police sub-station, due to open in February. This year, our focus will be on recruitment - hiring qualified candidates that are committed to community-oriented policing and providing the best service to our residents and businesses.

I began my career with the Miramar Police Department 28 years ago. I have watched this city grow and transform into a thriving community. Although my retirement is on the horizon and my tenure as chief of this amazing department is coming to a close, I will continue to reside in Miramar confident that I leave this agency in great hands. Miramar remains the best place for me to live and enjoy the next chapter in my life. I have renewed hope that with this new year, a brighter future is on the horizon. Thank you for the support you have given me and this department. Here’s to a great 2021!

An Honor to Serve, Dexter M. Williams Chief of Police

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