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The Gardens Mall Shines Bright Through The Spirit Of Giving

During the holiday
season, The Gardens Mall
displayed its commitment to
the community by serving
as a not-so-secret Santa.
Through various charitable
events, the mall raised close
to $20,000 for Palm Beach
County organizations.
“The Gardens Mall has
always been a place for the
community to come together, Kids Corner holiday shop
especially during the holiday
season,” said Whitney Pettis Salvation Army angel tree Kids Corner holiday shop entrance Jester, director of marketing and merchant relations at The
Gardens Mall. “We’re proud of our shops and patrons whose
commitment to local charities shines through, especially this
It’s The Law! time of the year.”
The Gardens Mall offered several sources of fun and ways
to raise funds during the holidays. The Kids Corner Holiday
Did You Know That, In A petition can be filed by any interested person requesting Shop helped children find presents for the special people
that the bond be waived.
in their lives, with all proceeds benefiting The Arc of Palm
Florida… Equitable distribution in a divorce encompasses a fair Beach County. The endeavor raised $7,600 to help children
division of marital debts as well as those assets acquired and adults with developmental disabilities.
By Adam S. Gumson, Esq. during the marriage. Such a division also encompasses The 34th Annual Musicthon saw students from the Palm
A discretionary trust a division of the marital debt. Sometimes equitable Beach County School District music program donate their
is a legal arrangement that distribution appears unfair, such as when both spouses are time and collect pledges for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
allows a trustee to hold and held responsible for one-half of the debt even if only one Their efforts culminated in a performance extravaganza on
manage assets on behalf spouse racked up 100 percent of the debt. Dec. 16, and raised $5,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
of beneficiaries, providing A limited liability company (LLC) is a popular business to help fulfill the dreams of children with critical illnesses.
flexibility and control structure known for its flexibility and liability protection. The Salvation Army Angel Tree was adorned with 680
over the distribution of Members of an LLC enjoy limited liability, separating angels, as shoppers helped fulfill the holiday wishes of
those assets. Unlike fixed personal assets from business debts, making it an attractive underprivileged children. The Salvation Army received
or mandatory trusts, a option for entrepreneurs seeking a balance between $3,800 in cash donations and more than 2,000 toys to
discretionary trust grants simplicity and legal protection. distribute to kids in Palm Beach County.
the trustee the choice to Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law firm A single day of shopping on Dec. 9 earned more than
decide how and when the trust assets are distributed, located in the RiverPlace Professional Center, 1003 W. $3,000 for the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Retailers donated a
allowing the trustee to respond to changing circumstances Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, Fla., (561) 744-4600, portion of the day’s sales to the local theatre, while shoppers
and the varying needs of beneficiaries while maintaining a jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm provides peace of mind by delighted in performances from its young performers.
level of asset protection. solving problems with integrity and compassion in the areas The lively holiday season reinforced The Gardens Mall’s
In probate, if a fiduciary bond is not waived by the of estate and business planning, probate, guardianship and more than 30-year commitment to local charities. This
decedent’s will or the court, the personal representative trust administration, probate and guardianship for personal season’s generosity will be felt in the community throughout
will be required to obtain a bond and file it with the court. injury firms, family law and real estate. the new year.
Photos by Tyler Benson Photography