Field Law Firm - October 2021

Field Law Firm - October 2021

Notes From The Field

October 2021

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59 Years

The Mettle of the Legacy

It was Sept. 2, 1962. Two courageous people made a solemn vow to pledge their lives to one another “for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part.” Today, that pledge is considered “old-fashioned.” Well, for my sake, I’m glad they decided to be old-fashioned because it worked! And it produced three amazing children (I happen to be one of them), 10 incredibly talented grandchildren, and 10 of the most beautiful great-grandchildren (one just joined the family and another is on the way). Let me introduce you to Larry and Florence Field, my parents. There were the highs and lows and some extremely challenging times (I happened to be a source of many of those), but we also had a lot of love and some really funny stories. I’ll spare you the details. All in all, this bond created 23 individuals and a family my Dad could only dream of. Growing up, I would hear him tell people, “I didn’t know what I wanted. I just knew what I didn’t want.” His childhood was riddled with difficulties — a broken home — and he basically raised himself. Well, I think it’s safe to say that he received more than he asked for, even if he didn’t know what it should or would look like. I am extremely proud to be part of the Field family and grateful for both of my parents’ commitment to each other and to loving us, in spite of ourselves. That special day was celebrated last month on Sept. 2, 2021, but not in the way one would have chosen. My parents had just purchased a brand-new home in St. George, Utah, something they’d dreamed of and most likely their last home as they journeyed into their 80s. A couple weeks after receiving the keys to their new house, both of them came down with COVID-19 and ended up going to the ER. One came home, but the other is on a journey of recovery. As of this writing, my Dad is completing his 41st day in the hospital, 24 of them in ICU. The journey ahead is a long one. We just learned that early on in this saga, the medical chart read “prepare for hospice.” We are grateful that prediction did not come true and know that much prayer was offered.

That vow over 59 years ago was being tested in these last many weeks. Not tested in a way that it would come unglued or fall apart as far as my Mom and Dad are concerned; that has never been. And it wasn’t even a test between the two who

Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary

made the vow. What was and is being tested is the mettle of the bonded legacy as lived out through those 23 individuals — his family. Mettle: NOUN, a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way. “The team showed their true mettle in the second half of the football game.” Synonyms: heart, spirit, tenacity, strength of character ... That mettle has stayed true for my parents, and it has been demonstrated in my father and mother’s desire for our family. The family has rallied and stayed the course, and many have traveled to Utah for around-the-clock care in the hospital, where all have prayed and encouraged one another. And together, we will see this through, as a family. One of our law firm and financial coaching firm’s values is “Family.” It shows up in the names of your legal documents: “Family Wealth Trust,” “Family Access Trust,” and “Family Trust.” Family is important to us, and we know it’s important to you. We have a commitment to serve you and your family, and while these last many weeks have been challenging, we’re convinced more than ever that family makes all the difference in the world.

Looking forward to number 60!

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BRAIN GAMES

1. What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back? A stick. 2. What does a cloud wear under his raincoat? Thunderwear. 3. Two pickles fell out of a jar onto the floor. What did one say to the other? Dill with it. 4. What time is it when the clock strikes 13? Time to get a new clock. 5. How does a cucumber become a pickle? It goes through a jarring experience. 6. Why can’t Elsa from “Frozen” have a balloon? Because she will “let it go, let it go.” 7. What musical instrument is found in the bathroom? A tuba toothpaste. 8. Why did the kid bring a ladder to school? Because she wanted to go to high school.

SOLUT ION

CHILDREN ARE OFTEN CAREGIVERS AND THEY NEED SUPPORT, TOO

That number includes nearly 1.4 million children ages 8–18 who provide care, whether shopping, cleaning, or even helping with hygiene. While that devotion is heartwarming, they can often fall behind in school, suffer from sleep deprivation, and struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress. Plus, a study by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that 22% of high school dropouts left school to care for a family member.

According to a recent AARP study, more than 65 million people, or an estimated 29% of the U.S. Population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or elderly family member or friend during any given year, spending an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved ones.

Organizations across the nation are stepping in to help.

The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY.org) is a national organization that provides support services for youth caregivers and their families by connecting them with health care, education, and community resources. If a young person in your extended family is providing care for a parent or grandparent, one way to help is to simply offer emotional support. Connie Siskowski, the founder of Caregiving Youth, explains that it’s invaluable for children to learn they are not alone and that help is available. “The kids feel valued; they learn what love is, and it flips the anger and frustration they may otherwise feel.”

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TAKE A BREAK

If you had to get surgery in the early 1800s, it could be a death sentence. Before the invention of anesthesia, patients needing amputations and other operations were awake and lucid the entire time. Plus, surgery looked more like something from a horror movie than a lifesaving procedure. And it was during this era that Dr. Robert Liston, who was ironically considered one of the best surgeons of his day, performed the deadliest surgery of all time. Before getting into the particulars of what transpired during the surgery itself, you should know a little bit about Dr. Liston. Sure, he was a professional surgeon, but he was also a product of his time. He likely worked with dirty saws and knives while wearing a bloody apron in an unsanitary operating room. He was also named the “fastest knife in the West End” by medical historian Dr. Richard Gordon. He was known for performing surgeries very quickly, which, in the days before anesthesia, was as much as patients could hope for on the operating table. Only 1 in 10 of his patients died on the operating table, which sounds bad until you learn that a nearby hospital reported 1 in 4 people dying from similar procedures. PERFORMED BY THE ‘FASTEST KNIFE IN THE WEST END’ THE DEADLIEST SURGERY IN HISTORY

Also, in those days, much like crowds used to gather to watch a hanging, people found amputations to be morbidly entertaining — and who wouldn’t want to watch the fastest knife in the West End at work? So, on the fateful day of that deadly surgery, Dr. Liston, ever the showman, cut through his patient’s broken, infected leg with incredible speed — so incredible that he didn’t realize he had cut off two of his assistant’s fingers in the process. Both later died of gangrene (remember the unsanitary tools?). But theirs were not the only deaths that day. When Dr. Liston went for one of his knives, he whipped it about a little too closely to one spectator, slicing through his coat. While he didn’t actually break the man’s skin with his knife, the spectator thought he’d been stabbed and died of shock right there in the operating room. So, instead of saving one life, Dr. Liston killed three people. It’s the only known surgery to have resulted in a 300% mortality rate.

HALLOWEEN COOKIE PIZZA

Inspired by Pillsbury.com

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This one’s for the candy corn lovers! This “pizza” is far from traditional, but once you try it, you might find yourself making it every October!

Ingredients

• 1 cup candy corn • 1/2 cup chocolate chips • 1/4 cup vanilla frosting

• 1 roll Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

(store-bought or homemade)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Grease a round, 12-inch pan and line with cookie dough, ensuring the dough covers all but the outer 1/2 inch. 3. Bake for 16–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely. 4. Spread the peanut butter over the cooled cookie dough, then sprinkle on the candy corn and chocolate chips. 5. In a small bowl, microwave the frosting for 15 seconds or until liquified. 6. Drizzle the frosting over the “pizza,” slice, and serve!

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

59 Years: The Mettle of the Legacy

Caleb’s Corner Children Are Often Caregivers

Halloween Cookie Pizza The Deadliest Surgery in History

The Tiger King Remains Behind Bars

The Tiger King Remains Behind Bars Judges Deny Joe Exotic’s Appeal

scheme. Victims are allowed to attend court proceedings so long as the judge decides their testimony (if they are also a witness) will not be affected by their attendance. Maldonado-Passage’s legal team asserted that Baskin was not a victim of any sort, since the murder-for-hire plot did not result in her murder. However, U.S. Circuit Court judges ruled that she still suffered emotional and financial harm because of the incident. In addition to this, since Maldonado-Passage conspired to have Baskin murdered two different times, the judge at his trial in 2019 had incorrectly considered them as two separate plots, rather than two attempts at the same murder. The U.S. Circuit Court judges ordered the trial judge to resentence him. So, even for all that trouble, Maldonado-Passage remains behind bars. However, so long as the Tiger King’s popularity continues, it won’t be surprising if Joe Exotic and his legal team keep searching for ways to get him out of prison.

Even more than a year after the release of “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” Joseph Maldonado-Passage, more popularly known as Joe Exotic, continues to make headlines. Following the fame that came with having his story at the center of a wildly popular Netflix series, Maldonado-Passage saw fit to appeal his 22-year prison sentence for plotting to murder big cat rescue activist Carole Baskin on a few different grounds. However, in July, the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected his appeal. The primary reason for Maldonado-Passage’s appeal, as reported by his legal team, was that Baskin was allowed to attend the entirety of Maldonado-Passage’s trial, despite her role as a witness in the case. As a general rule, witnesses are not permitted to attend proceedings in their entirety, as other witness testimonies might affect the objectivity of their own testimony.

However, Baskin was also in attendance at the trial as a victim, since she was the target of Maldonado-Passage’s murder-for-hire

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