Different Types of Trusts Used in Estate Planning
- posted: Jul. 30, 2022
- Estate Planning
A trust is created when a person who owns property (the principal) signs a document that designates a person or entity (a trustee) to manage property (the assets of the Read More
What You Need to Know About Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney
- posted: Jun. 30, 2022
- Estate Planning
Everyone should have a viable estate plan in place. One component of a comprehensive plan deals with your financial interests through the execution of documents like wills, financial powers of Read More
What You Should Know About Living Trusts in Arizona
- posted: May 30, 2022
- Estate Planning
A living trust is an estate planning tool that can be used to leave money and other property to a person’s heirs or other beneficiaries without a will. The person Read More
The Basics of Probating an Estate in Arizona
- posted: Apr. 30, 2022
- Estate Planning
Probate is the court supervised process of winding up a deceased person’s financial affairs. This includes paying the decedent’s debts and distributing the remaining assets to his or her chosen Read More
Incapacity That Causes a Power of Attorney to Take Effect
- posted: Mar. 30, 2022
- Estate Planning
A power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes one person to make financial, legal or medical decisions in behalf of another. The creator (called the “principal”) may choose Read More
How Community Property is Transferred Upon the Death of a Spouse
- posted: Nov. 29, 2021
- Divorce
Arizona is a community property state, which means, in general, that property acquired by either spouse during a marriage is presumed to belong to both spouses equally. The community property Read More
Long-Distance Handling of an Estate Probate Proceeding
- posted: Nov. 29, 2021
- Estate Planning
Probate is a court-supervised process to finalize the affairs of a person who passed away. The decedent’s affairs, including assets and debts, become part of his or her estate. In Read More
What You Need to Know About Administering an Arizona Trust
- posted: Nov. 29, 2021
- Estate Planning
A trust is a legal duty that results when a person transfers legal ownership of property to another person or institution (the trustee) for a designated purpose. The trustee is Read More
Durable Powers of Attorney and Other Legal Methods of Addressing Incapacity
- posted: Sep. 17, 2021
- Estate Planning
At any time, a serious illness, car crash or other accident could leave you incapacitated for months or even years. This is why completing a durable power of attorney is Read More
Successful Business Startups Require Attention to Key Legal Issues
- posted: Sep. 17, 2021
- COVID-19,  Business Formation
Regardless of how promising your business startup seems, it’s critical to establish a solid legal foundation as part of your launch process. Not doing so can expose you and your Read More
Knowledgeable Legal Counsel Makes Estate Administration Easier
- posted: Sep. 17, 2021
- Estate Planning
Being designated the executor of someone’s estate means that you have an important duty to fulfill. You must complete numerous tasks, many of which are complex or require the preparation Read More
Creating Your Loved One’s Arizona Estate Plan from Another State
- posted: Jun. 15, 2021
- Estate Planning
With so many people from other states relocating to the Phoenix area for their retirement years, discussions regarding important family decisions such as estate planning often must be conducted from Read More
Building a Firewall Between Your Business and Personal Wealth
- posted: Jun. 15, 2021
- Business Formation
No matter what type of business you’re looking to launch, protecting your personal assets is a critical concern. Establishing a corporation gives startup owners the opportunity to take bold risks Read More
COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights the Advantages of Arbitration
- posted: Jun. 15, 2021
- COVID-19
Though the lockdowns and court closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have eased, it could take months, or even years, for the judicial system to work through the backlog. Accordingly, Read More
Five Benefits of Living Trusts in Arizona
- posted: Mar. 18, 2021
- Estate Planning
Phrases like “trust fund baby” make it seem like trusts are the province of the wealthy. But the fact is that they can be useful estate planning tools for people Read More
Why You Should Have a Durable Power of Attorney
- posted: Mar. 18, 2021
- Estate Planning
Who will make decisions regarding your finances and health care if you are unable to make them for yourself? This is not a pleasant subject of consideration for most people. Read More