DIY Checklist When A Loved One Dies
We have recently been helping many clients deal with the legal issues that come up after a family member passes. Whether that person had a will or trust (or neither),…
Details
Arizona Beneficiary Deeds Avoid Probate
In Arizona A Beneficiary Deed Can Be Used To Pass Property After Your Death To Whom Ever You Name Arizona beneficiary deeds are governed by Arizona Revised Statutes Title 33…
DetailsPicking A Personal Representative (Executor) Or Agent
One Of The Things That You Have To Decide When You’re Setting Up Your Power Of Attorney. Your last will and testament or your living trust is who you are…
Details
Late-In-Life Marriages Should Not Use “Life Estates” As Planning Substitute
The Story Line Is Not Uncommon A couple marries in their golden years to spend the remainder of their lives together in community. They buy a house together and agree…
DetailsPopulation Growth Turning Downward
A recent study by the US Census Bureau found that by 2050 the global number of people in older populations will exceed the number of children. This Is Explained By Declining…
Details
A Look At Divorce Through Stevie Wonder’s Eyes
How Will Stevie And Kai Fare Through The Divorce? Well, California, like Arizona, is a community property state. That means anything acquired during the marriage is equally owned by them…
DetailsBlended Families Should Not Use “Blended Trusts”
With so many clients falling into some category of a “blended family”, I wanted to post something everyone should know about setting up a trust when some of the assets…
Details
IRS Wins Gold At 2012 Olympics
As of today, Team USA has won 47 medals in the 2012 Summer Games and Congress has recently raised the issue of whether or not they should be taxed on…
DetailsArizona Supreme Court Reacts To Arizona Republic Probate Investigation
Arizona Republic Probate Investigation If you read the Arizona Republic, you probably noticed a huge investigation they released last year about the Arizona probate system and a few particular families…
Details