Page 8 February 2011 Spring Plant Sale When: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. March 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 20 Where: Desert Botanical Garden More info: www.dbg.org or 480-941-1225 This month’s report from Judge Sarkis “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” –Benjamin Franklin Preparedness is essential in every aspect of life, and security is no exception. In light of recent events, the need for security is as important as ever. It goes without saying that we live in a dangerous world and yet personal security is often taken for granted until something bad happens. For those of us that work in the court system, one of the areas most likely taken for granted is our personal safety and security. Yet with the dedicated efforts of trained security professionals, court employees and the public are provided with a safe and secure work environment. Court security is always present and assists in a variety of ways, such as responding to alarms, threats, assaults, emergency evacuations and other situations that require security and medical attention. Any individual that passes into a superior court, municipal court, or justice court may be subject to a security search. Handheld possessions such as purses and briefcases also are subject to search and inspection - and for good reason. In 2010, among the millions of individuals who passed through Arizona courts, including the Justice Courts, Superior Courts, Municipal courts, and other smaller courts, there were approximately 100,000 items described as weapons detected at security checkpoints. These various prohibited items ranged from standard weapons such as knives and fi rearms to far more bizarre weapons, such as swords, ice picks and meat cleavers. It’s dif fi cult to say what many of these individuals would have done if permitted entry into our facilities with weapons. Some may have had them for self-defense and forgot to leave them at home prior to coming to court. Others might have had the intention to do harm to someone. However, thanks to the diligent and hard- working members of the courts’ security force, the judiciary and its employees are kept safe and secure With that said, in all aspects of life, and especially with regard to personal security both at home and in the workplace, take time to prepare. Steven Sarkis is the justice of the peace for the Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court. BEST CUSTOM HOMES BEST ADDITIONS BEST RENOVATIONS BEST REPUTATION BEST OF THE VALLEY HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND THE ABILITY TO DELIVER OF OUR BEST V ALLEY 2 0 1 1 W I N N E R 6230 E. EXETER BLVD. | SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85251 | 480-247-7770 | BRIMDEV.COM development BRIMLEY

Guidance and Solutions to Help Meet Your Financial Goals From left to right: Catherine Allison Private Banker Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Inge Patton Client Associate Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC David Esparza Trust Fiduciary Specialist Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. David Jazo Financial Advisor Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 5151 N 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 955-1081 Barry Grossman Investment Manager, CFA® Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Kristy DeBuhr Financial Planner, CFP ® Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Janice Ashby Regional Insurance Specialist, ChFC®, CLU® Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Wells Fargo Private Bank provides financial services and products through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and its affiliates. Deposit and loan products offered through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Brokerage Services available through Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC (member SIPC), a registered broker-dealer and separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Insurance products are available through Insurance subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company and underwritten by non-affiliated Insurance Companies. Not available in all states. © 2010 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Advertorial Am I Prepared? We’ve prepared a list of thought-provoking questions that pertain to financial fitness and crisis preparedness. It will be time well spent to review this list, determine what you have already done and talk with your Financial Advisor about any issues that affect you and/or your family. Asset Management • Do I have a clear picture of where my assets are located? • Will my retirement assets provide a comfortable and secure retirement for my life expectancy? • Do I have a well-diversified portfolio? • Are my investments appropriate in today’s economy? • Are my assets titled properly? • Do I have an emergency fund? • Am I taking advantage of techniques to reduce my taxes? Estate Planning • Do I have a will? • Is my will current? • Have I determined what I will owe in estate taxes? • Have I funded my estate-tax liability? • Have I explored and taken advantage of wealth-transfer techniques? • Do I wish to provide for charitable giving? • Are my power of attorney and my living will up to date? Debt Management • Do I know my credit rating? • Could I get a loan if I applied? Medical/Insurance Planning • Do I have enough insurance coverage to cover medical expenses? • To provide for disability/long-term care? • To provide for family members’ security? • To fund estate-tax liability? And... • Have I coordinated my advisors’ (attorney, CPA, banker) activities? • What changes in my life are likely to occur within the next three years? • Do I know the status of my parents’ fi nancial situation and the implications for my financial well-being? • Would I be prepared for a family emergency if it happened tomorrow? Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of David Jazo, Financial Advisor in Phoenix at 602- 955-1081 Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Planning for Retirement? We can Help You Meet Your Goals David Jazo Financial Advisor Join us for a free seminar Join us for a free seminar “Planning a Secure Retirement” Wed, Feb. 23rd, 6-7 pm Thurs, Feb. 24th, 6-7 pm Sat, Feb. 26th, 10:30-11:30 am Seating is limited. To RSVP, contact Inge Patton, 480-348-4028 or email inge.patton@wellsfargo.com.