Talking about death is never easy. However, at Keystone Law Firm, we’ve seen what happens when families don’t talk about their final arrangements. We believe there are three important estate planning basics you should discuss with your family. Estate Plans You don’t have to tell your loved ones every detail about your estate plans unless you…
How To Remove Someone Out Of Your Will Families are sometimes compared to a circle, a never ending connection of love and support. There’s even an old gospel hymn called “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” Though the hymn refers to the family reuniting in heaven, sometimes it’s necessary to ‘break the circle’ here on earth…
We sign important documents throughout our adult lives – employment agreements, rental contracts, marriage licenses and so on. Some of these documents must be signed before a government official or notary public. A Last Will and Testament, one of the most important documents you will ever sign, requires two witnesses. But do you know who…
Sometimes people need assistance taking care of their physical needs or paying their bills. In Arizona, as in many states, guardianships or conservatorships can be put in place to assist those in need. But what is the difference between the guardianships and conservatorship? How will you know which one is the right thing to do?…
Being a small business owner is hard. You’ve worked long and hard to get where you are. After your business is successful, it’s time to think about what would happen if you want to retire or if you can no longer make business decisions. It’s time to create a business succession plan. What Happens When…
You’ve worked hard all your life and accumulated a nice house, bank accounts, and valuable personal property. And you’d like as much of this as possible to go to your family, right? Most people would rather process the payment to their beneficiary. And not Uncle Sam. Unless you plan carefully, though, some of the money…
Your last will and testament is one of the most important documents you will ever sign and, better yet, you get to decide what goes into it! When it comes to specific gifts – who gets what – it all comes down to what you want. What’s the best way to make sure everyone knows…
Blended Marriages Are Very Common Today, Especially Among Baby Boomers And with those new marriages come a lot of decisions – where will the wedding take place, where will they live, who does what around the house. One thing people may forget is that they need to review their financial accounts and life care plans.…
For Many College-Bound Kids This Is The First Time They’ve Lived Away From Their Parents It’s an exhilarating and frightening time with lots of new experiences and things to learn. Preparing for death or impairment is not nearly as fun as decorating your first dorm room. But even young people need estate planning to make…
Sometimes It Seems Like Procrastination Is Our National Pastime We often add tasks to our to-do-lists, then ignore them. If you’ve been putting off putting together a plan to handle your estate, you’re not alone. Well, National Estate Planning Awareness Week is the week of October 16. What better time to give your life care…