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How will I ever get the shopping done and the dinner preparations made when I have to work all week?

Christmas is almost here, and I have so much to do before we leave town. What if it snows and the flight is cancelled? I need to get that sitter for the dog.

And, oh, yea, that master card bill in January.

Welcome to the holidays – and all the stressors that follow.

Of course, stress is a year-round malady, but the holidays ignite emotions like a lit match to dead leaves. Dr. Shawn Talbott; a nutrition consultant and educator for athletes of organizations like the U.S. Olympic training centers, the National Basketball Association and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, cited the following statistics on holiday stress from a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.

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the exercise. The No. 1 excuse to avoid exercise? There’s just no time!

• Up to 69 percent of those surveyed named lack of time and money as two main stressors during the holidays.

Stress can cause increased levels of cortisol in the body, which create cravings for salty and sweet foods: a vicious cycle.

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• Fifty-one percent said holiday stress is about the pressure to give or get gifts.

Family get-togethers are often a source of stress. Although Uncle Jim is a grumpy old wino, it’s expected he’ll be around for the holidays. It’s a time of year when families are supposed to be together after all. Emotionally charged stress incites overeating.

• Sadness (59 percent), sleep issues (56 percent) and lack of energy (55 percent) were the side effects of the stressors.

Add to the holidays the everyday stress that Americans incur year-round. From a 2004 APA survey:

Food is a godsend in an uncomfortable setting. Potatoes and pie can thwart confrontation or take one’s focus off the three A’s: apprehension, anger and anxiety. “Honey, Uncle Jim is driving everyone crazy.” Bring on that pecan pie.

• Two-thirds of Americans said they would seek help for stress.

• Fifty-four percent of Americans are concerned about the level of stress in their everyday lives.

A great amount of stress affects where people store fat. Abdominal fat is linked to people with high stress, and fat tummies and big bellies can be precursors to heart attacks and strokes. Talk about stress.

• Sixty-two percent said work has a significant impact on stress levels.

• Fifty-four percent of workers were concerned about health problems caused by stress.

“I will resolve to start my exercise routine Jan. 1.” Sound familiar? Americans live a more sedentary lifestyle today, which makes a routine exercise program as important as that cup of wakeup java.

However, demanding schedules impede the will to exercise, and the holiday season is a whopping good reason to ditch

• Executives and managers tend to have the most stressful jobs, while self-employed workers are the least stressed.

• One in four workers had taken a mental health day off from work to cope with stress.

• Seventy-three percent of Americans said money is the No. 1 factor affecting their stress level.

Stress is real, and for some it can be debilitating and lead to mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Managing the stress of everyday life is vital to maintaining a sound body and mind.

Dealing with everyday stress provides an understanding to what causes it; facing the stressors can often mean making changes amid new opportunities.

Putting one’s life in perspective is a surefire way to battle seasonal stressors like finding time to shop for the holidays.

This is what stress looks like in a bigger picture.

• There are almost seven billion people in the world.

• A little more than one billion are undernourished.

• More than one billion are overweight.

• On Oct. 19 alone, more than 19,400 people died of hunger.

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• To date this year, more than 8.3 million people died of hunger.

• In 2009, 43.6 million people in the U.S. were in poverty; in 2008, 39.8 million. The 43.6 million is the largest number in the 51 years the U.S. Census Bureau has published information on poverty.

The above statistics reach beyond stress.

But keep in mind that no one is going to send you to prison if the turkey is charred. They can’t hang you because you chose a night of popcorn and DVDs instead of the party. Johnny will survive if he doesn’t get that new Xbox game.

SPEAKING OF SURVIVAL Still not convinced that those little stressors can be swept under the rug? If so, here are 10 ideas from the Mayo Clinic to prevent stress throughout the holidays – and other days.

• Acknowledge feelings: It’s OK to feel sad or to grieve during the holidays and any time. Don’t force happiness; sometimes it’s just not there, no matter what season it is.

• Reach out: For every holiday celebration, there is someone somewhere who is reeling from a death of a loved one, a divorce, a bankruptcy, poor health, loneliness, etc. And if it’s you, reach out. Volunteer, find a church if you’re so inclined, find your passion and then find others who share it: nonprofits, book clubs, art groups, etc.

• Be realistic: The holidays do not have to be perfect. Go with the flow. If traditions change because of growing or faraway families, accept it and be open to new rituals.

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What does ‘being passive’ even mean?

It means standing on the sidelines of life while those who are living walk past you.

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Those situations would equate to being busy. How many people fill up their schedules with busy activities because they think they are supposed to? Being busy: keeping the yard up, cleaning the house, maintaining the automobiles, earning an income, going to children’s events, and so forth is being busy, and can still be passive. These activities are not WRONG by any means! So, what does passivity look like?

Passivity means one is not willing to look inward, ask questions, find the source of difficulties, and take action.

Passivity means simply surviving day to day, rather than living a full life. I have met many women who are not ‘women’ anymore; they are ‘mothers’ or ‘wives’ or ‘employees’. They have lost their identity in their quest to be a great mother, wife, or daughter. Losing one’s identity keeps one in passivity. I have seen the same in men.

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Water - Plants need conditions close to those in their native habitats. A plant that calls the desert home will need less frequent watering than a plant that lives in a bog. Knowing what water conditions a plant prefers is a good first step to keeping a successful indoor garden. It’s easier than you think because the plants themselves will often give you clues. Plants with thick rubbery leaves , are water hoarders and can typically survive with less water than plants with thin, delicate leaves. If you hate to water your plants, choose varieties that can thrive on less, or pick plantpots with hidden reservoirs to cut down on your watering chores.

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Air - As a byproduct of photosynthesis, plants produce oxygen and filter nasty gasses, like formaldehyde, from your home environment via their leaves. To keep plants healthy, you need to keep their leaves clean and keep the air around them moving and moist. To do this, you can place them in a spot with good air flow or provide them with a small fan. This is particularly important if you maintain plants in a conservatory or terrarium. To keep that nicely circulating air moist and plantfriendly, elevate your plant pots on a dish filled with marbles or pebbles that you’ve filled with water just below the top. That way the plants will get humidity, but their roots won’t be sitting in water. Another great idea is to keep plants grouped together. They’ll create a mini-environment that’s a little more humid than other areas of your room.

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• On Nov. 12, 1799, Andrew Ellicott Douglass, an early American astronomer born in Vermont, witnesses the Leonids meteor shower from a ship off the Florida Keys.

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• On Nov. 11, 1885, George Smith Patton, one of the great American generals of World War II, is born in San Gabriel, Calif.

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• On Nov. 8, 1895, physicist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen becomes the first person to observe X-rays. Rontgen’s discovery occurred accidentally in his Wurzburg, Germany, lab, where he was testing whether cathode rays could pass through glass.

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• On Nov. 14, 1941, “Suspicion,” a romantic thriller starring Cary Grant and directed

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• On Nov. 13, 1974, 28-year-old Karen Silkwood, a technician at a plutonium plant operated by the Kerr-McGee Corporation, is killed in a suspicious car accident near Crescent, Okla. She was on her way to a meeting with a reporter for The New York Times, reportedly with a folder full of documents that proved that Kerr-McGee was acting negligently when it came to worker safety at the plant.

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Lewis Palmer District Ice Hockey Team 2nd Annual Breakaway Hockey Event Friday, November 19th Lewis Palmer District Ice Hockey team is hosting a charitable dinner banquet at the Sundance Mountain Lodge.

The evening consists of a three-course Italian dinner, cash bar, live music and dancing, and a silent auction to benefit the team. The ice hockey team is not fully funded by the school district and must fundraise over $8,000 to pay for practice ice rental fees. The event was a sell-out last year.

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A Fruit for Lung Health Breathe easier by munching on fruit for your lungs. Eating a couple of apples per week could reduce the risk of developing asthma and improve overall lung function, new research has revealed. Apples contain a variety of health-promoting phytochemicals, including quercetin, which may be the reason for the lung-boosting benefits.

Fruitful Weight Loss Reaching for the fruit bowl more often could help keep your weight from creeping higher. A recent study analyzing changes in dietary patterns over a period of time revealed that people who consumed more servings of fruit than they did 6 years prior were least likely to have gained weight among the groups studied. Keep apples, oranges, plums, and pears on hand as ready companions to your weight-maintenance efforts.

A Must-Have Mineral Protect your esophagus with a steady stream of zinc in your diet. Chinese researchers recently discovered that higher levels of zinc in people’s tissues corresponded with a lower risk of esophageal cancer. Most Americans get adequate amounts of zinc in their diets, but if you shy away from zinc-rich foods, such as meats, nuts, legumes, and fortified cereals, ask your healthcare provider about a supplement.

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With tongs, transfer sausage to large bowl.

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Add butter, celery, onion and red pepper to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are golden brown and tender. Stir in broth, black pepper and water; heat to boiling, stirring until browned bits are loosened from bottom of skillet.

3. Add vegetable mixture, stuffing mix, pecans and parsley to sausage; stir to combine well. Use to stuff 12- to 16-pound turkey.

Or heat in baking dish and serve alongside poultry or ham: Spoon stuffing into greased 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish; cover with foil and bake in preheated 325 degrees F oven until heated through, about 45 minutes.

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When your turkey is done, you have two kinds of liquids in the pan: an oily liquid (the melted fat) and a watery liquid (the meat and vegetable juices). You want to incorporate both of these liquids into your gravy. The trick is to get them to mix into a smooth, homogeneous mixture -- no lumps, no puddles of grease.

Flour contains certain proteins that form a

sticky substance -- gluten -- when they get wet. If you just dump some flour into the pan, these proteins will get together with the water to form a glutinous goop that the oil can’t penetrate. You’ll then wind up with little lumps of dough swimming in pools of grease.

Make sure to mix the flour first with some of the fat, which you have previously separated from the watery juices. That way, the individual, microscopic particles of flour become coated with oil, which the watery juices can’t penetrate to gum things up. Result? Later, when you add the juices, supplemented as necessary with broth or other watery liquids, these individual, oil-coated flour particles become widely scattered. And that’s just what you want, because the thickening agent and the fat it carries are uniformly dispersed throughout the watery juices, giving you a smooth, uniformly thickened consistency.

You must keep the amounts of flour and fat just about equal. Use one part flour and one part fat to every eight parts of liquid juices and/or stock. Mix the flour with the fat, cook it a bit to brown it, slowly stir in the watery liquids, and simmer to let the flour do its thickening job.

Gravy too thin? Simmer it until reduced; or thicken with a little arrowroot or cornstarch that’s been dissolved in cold water, then whisked into the boiling sauce.

Too thick? Thin with water or stock.

Lumpy? Put it through a fine strainer.

No taste? Use salt and pepper, soy sauce, more pan drippings, chicken stock, or port, Madeira or bourbon.

Looks muddy, not glossy? Add cold stock or water, simmer, then skim often.

Unthickened gravy or just didn’t emulsify?

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1. MOVIES: In what Disney movie was Earth referred to as “Section 17, Area 51”?

2. MUSIC: What does the musical direction “subito” mean?

3. ACRONYMS: What does B.P.O.E. stand for?

4. SCIENCE: What term describes a plant’s involuntary tendency to grow toward light?

5. TELEVISION: What popular 1970s TV show featured a news writer named Murray Slaughter?

6. COMMUNICATION: What is the code word for the letter “V” in international radio alphabet?

7. COMICS: Who was The Green Hornet’s sidekick?

8. U.S. STATES: Which of the United States has the nickname “Old Dominion State”?

9. RELIGION: Who was the founder of the Methodist Church?

10. HUMAN ANATOMY: What is a more common name for the nares?

1. In 2008, J.J. Hardy became the third shortstop in Milwaukee Brewers history to hit 20-plus home runs in a season twice. Name the other two.

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2. In 1933, Philadelphia’s Chuck Klein won the Triple Crown in the National League, but did not win the league’s MVP Award. Who did win it?

3. From 2000 through 2009, how many times did a quarterback win the Heisman Trophy?

4. Name the two Chicago Bulls before Derrick Rose in 2009 to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.

5. Who was the last Vancouver Canuck before Henrik Sedin in 2009-10 to lead the NHL in scoring for a season?

6. When was the last time before 2010 that Chile’s men’s soccer team won a World Cup game?

7. How many Tour de France bicycle races in a row did Spain’s Miguel Indurain win?

1. Name the event (and the date) where all of these played: Badfinger, Ravi Shankar and Leon Russell.

2. What was the single of the year for 1982? Who performed it?

3. What song was the first R&B No. 1 hit for fledgling record label Motown?

4. Which now famous rocker once jumped over the wall at Graceland hoping to see Elvis Presley?

5. What is The Joshua Tree (other than a desert plant)?

6. Who were Tom and Jerry? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of November 8, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” (PG-13) -- “Scott Pilgrim” is not only the most stylistic and visually engaging films of the year, it also is one of the most enjoyable. Michael Cera stars as the titular Pilgrim, a Canadian slacker who plays bass in an indie band and finds himself in the awkward and life-threatening situation of falling in love with the uber-hip and out-of-hisleague Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). But before he can date her, he must defeat her seven deadly exes.

Sure, it’s a goofy and ridiculous premise, but in this fantasy comic book/video game-based universe where Pilgrim and his friends reside, it makes perfect sense, because here everything and everyone exist in a place where physical laws are all based on videogames. Punch a dude hard enough and he’ll fly back 300 yards. Defeat an opponent, and he poofs out of existence, leaving nothing but a shower of golden coins, a la Mario.

Of the hundreds of films based on comic books, “Scott Pilgrim” is the first movie to perfectly replicate the comic book experience and aesthetic. Check it out. This film’s charm and whimsy shouldn’t be missed.

“Sherlock: Season One” (NR) -- “Doctor Who” producer Steven Moffat has managed to do what most people thought impossible: Bring to the small screen a modern-day Sherlock Holmes series that is not only exciting and entertaining, but also manages to make the detective relevant in a world of cell phones, internet and CSI units.

Benedict Cumberbatch (“Atonement”) stars as

Holmes, and he delivers a performance that rivals even the great Jeremy Brett’s -- a feat I didn’t think possible. Martin Freeman (“The Office”) co-stars as Dr. Watson, and the chemistry between the two men is what makes the program a delight to watch. The DVD release includes all three 90-minute specials, the original un-aired pilot (which is, in my opinion, superior to the first episode), commentary track on the finale and a featurette on the casting of the show.

“Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones” Deluxe Edition 3 DVD Numbered Box Set (NR) -- Filmed over the course of four nights in 1972, “Ladies & Gentlemen” is considered by most to be the greatest Rolling Stones concert ever. This lavish boxed set includes the fully restored and remastered concert film, a second disc featuring the “Stones in Exile” documentary, and a third disc packed with special features including television interviews and footage from the Australian leg of the tour. Also included in the individually numbered boxed set is a scarf, a movie poster, two 35mm film cells and a 60page book.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) While you’re to be admired for how you handled recent workplace problems, be careful not to react the same way to a new situation until all the facts are in.

1. “Lilo and Stitch” 2. Suddenly 3. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 4. Tropism 5. “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” 6. Victor 7. Kato 8. Virginia 9. The Rev. John Wesley 10. Nostrils

NOVEMBER 8, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project. But be careful you don’t lose patience with those who are still not ready to act.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Robin Yount (1980, ‘82) and Jose Hernandez (2001, ‘02).

2. Pitcher Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants.

3. Eight times.

4. Michael Jordan (1985) and Elton Brand (2000).

5. No Vancouver Canuck led the NHL in scoring for a season before Sedin.

6. It was 1962.

7. Five, 1991-95.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Concert for Bangladesh, on Aug. 1, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The concert raised $243 million.

2. “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor. The song was used in the film “Rocky III.” The group won a Grammy for their performance.

3. “Shop Around” by the Miracles, along with Smokey Robinson, in 1960.

4. None other than The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, in April 1976.

5. The name of the fifth studio album by U2. It won two Grammy Awards (Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance) in 1988.

6. The first duo name used by Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon in 1957. Their big success came in 1966 when the “Sounds of Silence” was released and then used in the film “The Graduate.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts. Instead, take more time to explain why your methods will work.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more considerate of those close to you before making a decision that could have a serious effect on their lives. Explain your intentions and ask for their advice.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might have to defend a workplace decision you plan to make. Colleagues might back you up on this, but it’s the facts that will ultimately win the day for you. Good luck.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat’s co-workers might not be doing enough to help get that project finished. Your roars might stir things up, but gentle purrr-suasion will prove to be more effective.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone you care for needs help with a problem.

Give it lovingly and without judging the situation. Whatever you feel you should know will be revealed later.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Rely on your keen instincts as well as the facts at hand when dealing with a troubling situation. Be patient. Take things one step at a time as you work through it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your curiosity leads you to ask questions.

However, the answers might not be what you hoped to hear. Don’t reject them without checking them out.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be careful not to tackle a problem without sufficient facts. Even sure-footed Goats need to know where they’ll land before leaping off a mountain path.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Appearances can be deceiving. You need to do more investigating before investing your time, let alone your money, in something that might have some hidden flaws.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your recent stand on an issue could make you the focus of more attention than you would like.

But you’ll regain your privacy, as well as more time with loved ones, by week’s end.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a good friend and a trusted confidante. You would be a wonderful teacher and a respected member of the clergy. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ovember is a popular month for “open enrollment� — that time when you can choose from the options offered in your employer’s benefits package. By making the right moves in some key areas — such as your 401(k) and life insurance — you can help protect your family and boost your progress toward your long-term financial goals.

Let’s consider your 401(k) ďŹ rst. If you haven’t taken part in your 401(k) plan, you need to review the benefits of this excellent retirement-savings vehicle.

First, you contribute pre-tax dollars to your 401(k), so the more you put in, the lower your adjusted gross income — and the lower your annual tax bill.

Also, your 401(k) earnings accumulate on a tax-deferred basis. Furthermore, your employer may offer a matching contribution, and if you’re not participating in your plan or not putting in enough to earn the match, you’re essentially leaving money “on the table.�

So, if you’re not already investing in your 401(k), now is the time to get started. And if you’ve already been putting money in your 401(k), you may want to use the open enrollment period to increase your contributions or to rebalance your investment choices in response to changes in investment performance or in your goals or risk tolerance. Of course, depending on your plan, you may also be able to make changes in your 401(k) at other times in the year.

During open enrollment, you’ll also want to look at your insurance choices. Your employer may offer a certain amount of life insurance, and possibly disability insurance, at no cost. Clearly, this coverage can be beneficial —

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but is it enough to meet your family’s needs?

To answer this question, you’ll need to review at least three key areas of your family’s finances: Debts — Try to calculate your overall debt load — mortgage, car payments, credit cards and so on.

Education — If you are planning on helping your children pay for college, try to estimate these costs. Keep in mind the considerable differences in expenses between colleges: public versus private and in-state versus outof-state. Keep in mind that college costs have been rising faster than the overall cost of living.

Income replacement — Try to determine about how much of your income would need to be replaced for your family to maintain its current lifestyle.

Once you’ve made these types of calculations, you’ll be in a better position to know if the life and disability coverage offered by your employer is sufficient to meet your needs. You might be able to purchase additional insurance through your employer, but even this coverage may not be enough. That’s why you may want to work with a professional financial advisor — someone who can help you identify any gaps that may exist in your coverage and recommend any additional coverage to fill this void.

You may also find other advantages to individually owned insurance, such as portability — you can take your policy with you, no matter where you work — and affordability — you may find that some policies, particularly term life insurance, may be less costly than the supplemental insurance you could purchase from your employer.

So, review both your insurance situation and your 401(k) plan during the open enrollment calendar. It’s a great time to make those choices that can help you during all the seasons of your life.

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THE COLD, DEAD HAND FROM THE GRAVE: NOT A GOOD THING © November, 2010, Lisa Welch Stevens, Esq.

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hile the expression “the cold dead hand from the grave” is not uncommon, it has a different connotation for attorneys than it may have for non-attorneys. In the estate and probate context, it refers to a person who has died (the decedent) and who, through his will, a trust agreement, or other instrument, is seeking to extend his “cold dead hand from the grave” to continue to control events after his death. This may be with respect to how his money is spent, his personal property is used or disposed of, or to whom and when, where and how his money and property is distributed.

On first thought, one might think, “Well, what’s wrong with that? It’s my money or property – I should get to control what happens.” But things are not that clear-cut. First of all, the law has an abhorrence for the “cold, dead hand from the grave” reaching out to control those still living, and does limit it to a certain extent. Second, and more importantly, that control in the after-life may not be a good thing in many cases.

With respect to the law, the primary limit traditionally placed upon that “hand” was the law against perpetuities. This “law” is so complicated, law school students suffer severe brand damage understanding it and all its permutations. But, very basically, the “law” is as follows: nothing can last forever. That is, if a trust is created, for example, it cannot continue in existence for longer than the lifetime of a “life in being” plus 21 years. The “law” is far more complicated than this, but this conveys the basic gist. For example, if one sets up a family trust, and the youngest beneficiary class that has a member who is alive at the time the trust is created is, for example, a grandchild, then the trust cannot last longer than the lifetime

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The law against perpetuities is a very old common law rule, formulated hundreds of years ago in England; in Colorado, it was embodied in a statute as well. However, with respect to wills, trusts, and other instruments executed beginning in 2001, the statutory rule was amended from the “life in being plus 21 years” (and other statutory permutations) to the much simpler to calculate “one thousand years”. (If only they had made the change before I attended law school and passed the bar, I would have been saved much brain damage.)

It is important to remember, however, that this state law has no effect on federal estate and gift tax restrictions on trusts, etc.

Further, charitable trusts traditionally are not subject to the law against perpetuities – good deeds can go on forever and ever.

Even without the “law against perpetuities”, I do not recommend creating a heavy-handed “cold dead hand from the grave” in a will or trust. This is because a decedent cannot possibly envisage how actual facts and circumstances may play out after his death. It is very important to draft a will or trust so that the personal representative or the trustee, respectively, has the flexibility to make changes where necessary and advisable. For example, if your devisee or beneficiary becomes disabled prior to

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Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (719)488-9395 Please visit our comprehensive website for divorce information: www.cmeyerlaw.com taking under the will or trust, you would want the personal representative or trustee to be able to transfer the devise or distribution to a special needs trust for that person. Or, if the charity to which you wish to make a bequest has gone out of existence by the time you die, you might want the personal representative to be able to make a transfer to a like-minded institution, rather than have the gift lapse.

Finally, there are certain things the law will not permit the “cold, dead hand from the grave” to control. You cannot, for example, prohibit a devise, gift or distribution to someone because they are married to a particular class of person. You cannot require your money or property to be spent for purposes that are unlawful, or contrary to public policy. There are other examples.

This article is only a very brief overview of a very complex subject, and is intended for general informational purposes only. Please consult your legal advisor regarding your particular facts or circumstances.

For additional information contact, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. Representing Colorado Businesses and Business Owners 719.488.9395

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