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Joint Tenancy vs. Community Property with Right of Survivorship: What is the Best Option for Your Assets?

In Arizona, married couples have a choice about the legal designation of their property. Two common options are joint tenancy and community property with right of survivorship (CPWROS). While these Read More

The Role of Community Property in Estate Planning for Married Couples

Unlike most jurisdictions, Arizona is a community property state. This means that unless a legal agreement is in place that says otherwise, each spouse owns an undivided one-half interest in Read More

Estate Planning and the Family Business

Your ownership share in a family business is likely one of your most valuable assets. It took a good deal of work and dedication to grow it into what it Read More

Designating a Personal Representative for Your Estate

Achieving your estate planning goals can largely depend on your selection of a reliable personal representative. This is the individual who will have legal authority to carry out your instructions, Read More

How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning

Seeing your parents age and slow down likely makes you think about how they will manage their health care and financial affairs late in life. Another question is what provisions Read More

The Importance of Changing an Estate Plan After Divorce

Divorce is a life-changing event that can significantly impact your personal finances. Several of the estate planning decisions you made while married may no longer serve your purposes and intentions. Read More

When and How to Revoke a Financial Power of Attorney

A power of attorney lets you grant someone the authority to manage some or all of your financial affairs in defined circumstances. Usually, the power is not executed unless and Read More

What If You Are Unable to Make Healthcare Decisions for Yourself?

Whether due to disease, injury or simple aging, you may someday be left incapacitated and in need of assistance in obtaining necessary medical care. To prevent the prospect of a Read More

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