Many things in our lives change when we move from state to state. It’s a good idea to remember that some laws, rules, and regulations are decided by state and local government. Things that may change when you move include the way you register your car (and the fee!), the type and amount of taxes…
Estate Planning Is Important, No Matter Your Station In Life Only about 44% of Americans have signed a Will, the most fundamental and well-known estate planning document. Without a Will, your assets may not go where you want them. Settling your estate may take longer, also, since there’s nothing in writing showing what you want.…
Estate Planning Myths – What Are The Facts? Myths are things we believe, but that are really not true. While some myths are amusing (bulls don’t really hate the color red) others may affect our behavior (hiding under a bridge when a tornado is nearby). Even estate planning is not immune from myths, so let’s…
Maybe your medications interacted badly, causing behavior changes that concern your friends and family. Or you could be developing Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. If you’re taken to the hospital with a mental health problem, it’s important that you have signed a mental health care power of attorney General Estate Planning & General…
Estate Planning Documents To Prepare If you’re thinking of taking a trip, you have lots of little details to take care of: Reservations? Got ‘em. Packed suitcase? Check. Estate Planning? If you are heading out into the wild blue yonder, you’ll want to add these 3 estate planning tasks to your to-do list. Update Or…
What Are Your Options For Joint Ownership In Arizona? Titles are important. How a property is owned – how it is titled – can make a huge difference in how the property is handled after an owner passes away. There are several joint ownership options in Arizona, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Community Property…
What’s The Advantage Of Preplanning? Whether you’re making a grocery list or opening a business, planning really helps. At some point in your life, you may have to deal with a serious health-related crisis. Read the scenarios below to learn how preplanning will beat an emergency response. Scenario #1: Preplanning Robert’s great-aunt Matilda has been…
What Is A Pour Over Will? Some people figure a simple Will is all they need. Or maybe they’ve decided that more advanced estate planning is needed, so they set up a revocable living trust. Let’s look at two scenarios: Dwight, who used a traditional Will, and Marcia, who used a pour-over Will and living…
We all do it. Procrastinate. How many times do we start to-do lists, then forget about them? Sometimes it just seems easier to make excuses than to act. Excuse-making is pretty common when it comes time to think about estate planning. Talking about death is not a comfortable thing, but it IS important to your…
Sometimes It Seems Like Celebrities Have It All The world is their oyster. They’ve got money, possessions, fame, and high-paid advisers. Yet, they still make mistakes. Take acclaimed actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman as an example. He died unexpectedly at age 46, leaving behind his long-time girlfriend, three children – and a tangled estate mess. Failed…