Wouldn’t it be great if your family didn’t have to go to court to settle your estate? It’s possible to legally avoid putting your estate through probate or at least simplify the process. It Just Takes A Little Planning On Your Part & Some Help From A Qualified AZ Estate Planning Lawyer To Avoid Probate…
People often talk about estate planning. We even hear about it on the news, especially if someone’s plans have gone wrong. But what does the term really mean? What kinds of documents might make up the complete estate planning package? Last Will & Testament We usually just say “Will” when talking about someone’s Last Will…
What Advantages Does A Power Of Attorney Give? It can be confusing knowing which planning documents are needed for what and which are needed, when. The thing is, most documents must be done before you ever need them. It is when you need them, and they are not done or are not done correctly, that…
Digital assets represent a growing portion of Americans’ estates. Fewer than 40 percent of Americans have their estate plans done and even fewer take the time to arrange for their digital assets. Today’s American spends an increasing amount of time and money online leaving behind a path of information that could be very valuable. Including…
Ever See A Woman Who Has Had Her Cameo Necklace Snatched Away By Her Sister? Inheritance Disputes Aren’t Funny! Avoid Inheritance Disputes Over Your Heirlooms Heirlooms such as jewelry, cookie jars, framed pictures or quilts to name a few can spur a fight like no dollar bill ever could. Every time you turn around these days,…
When Planning Involves A Vacation Or Dinner Out With Friends, We Are All Over It. Yet, often, when planning is about our death or our life as an elderly person, not so much. Unfortunately, when we fail to plan for when we cannot make our own decisions or when we die, our family suffers most.…
Learning estate planning is quite a bit different than learning to replace a spigot on You-Tube. With so much information available online today from learning home repair hacks and even publishing your own book, it is tempting to try to do this for yourself. Making an appointment to see an attorney is hardly at the…
In the estate-planning arena, we joke that no one wants to come in to see us because we talk about death. The truth is, estate planning can help as much with things that occur in life as much as death. Here are four ways a sound plan can help with life. Your Plan Can Avoid…
What Is A Legal Conservator? A conservator is a person who has been appointed by the courts in Arizona to conserve the assets of another person. A person who has become unable–either permanently or temporarily–to make his or her own financial decisions may have a conservator named to help them pay bills, manage finances and…
Before you head out of town for the summer, make sure you have your legal affairs in order and the correct legal documents with you on vacation. What Would Happen If You Didn’t Make It Home? The best way to make sure your loved ones would know what to do if you didn’t make it…