Benefits of Setting up a Trust
Setting up a trust may seem like a walk in the park, but when it really comes down to all of the complexities of the law, there really is no …
Do I Need an Estate Plan?
Do I really need one? If I die, will there really be that much turmoil to the point that everyone around me will suffer that much more? After thinking on …
Probate Avoidance Techniques
Each person’s estate plan is as unique as they are. Some of our clients are concerned about the drawbacks of probate and seek ways around it. Other clients are better served by a will and are …
Special Needs Trusts
If you are a parent of a special needs child or if someone with special needs depends on you for financial support, your estate plan should address how your love one will …
Change of Beneficiary in Arizona
A beneficiary is anyone who gains an advantage or profits from something. In the financial industry, a beneficiary is someone who is entitled to receive distributions from a life insurance …
The Purpose of Advanced Directives
Right now, you can probably make your own health care choices within the limits of your financial and insurance capabilities, which are an important freedom to have and cannot be …
What Happens if I die Without a Will?
Unfortunately, estate planning happens to be the one area of law that is so critical for one’s future, and so important for their children and grandchildren; however, so many people either wait …
Why Estates Go Into Probate Litigation
A will is a legal document in which a person specifies how his or her assets will be managed and distributed upon their death. When someone dies without a will, or when …
Arizona Estate Administration Basics
When someone dies without a will (intestate), then Arizona’ laws of descent and distribution will determine who receives what property by default. When someone has a will, the will provides for the …