Wills are usually the most basic form of estate planning. They can be relatively simple in nature and easy to create for Sun City residents. Yet, a 2017 survey found that 58 percent of Americans have not created any estate planning documents. This is a staggering...
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Addressing a business in an estate plan
Generally speaking, the more assets an individual has the more detailed his or her estate plan needs to be. The same holds true when there are multiple heirs in play. While most people focus on divvying up their personal property, familial home, and bank and...
Consider legal help when dealing with wills
It's no secret that the estate planning process can be scary. It requires you to contemplate your own passing, and it forces you to take a hard look at your assets and your estate's financial health. This is enough stress to cause most people to procrastinate when it...
The purpose and advantages of a living will
Previously on this blog we have discussed certain estate planning tools that can be utilized to address issues that are less often thought of during the estate planning process. While most people are familiar with wills and trusts and will use one or a combination of...
What happens if I die without a will?
Many Arizonans put off estate planning until it's too late. There are many reasons this occurs, but one of the most prevalent is the fact that most people simply want their spouse and their children to inherit their estate. However, depending on the circumstances at...
The basic benefits of creating a will
There are two major traditional estate planning vehicles that most people utilize: the will and the trust. Each has its own advantages, and many people utilize some combination of both. This week on the blog we want to take a closer look at wills and the benefits they...
Reasons to change a will
Some people spend a lifetime saving and obtaining assets. When you boil it down, estate planning is about retaining control over your assets even after you pass away. For many Arizona residents, this means figuring out a way to best provide those assets to loved ones...
Reality TV star uses will to disinherit son
Many Arizonans think of estate planning as a way to ensure that their loved ones will receive a fair share of estate assets upon their passing. While this is true in many instances, the beauty of estate planning is that it can be custom-tailored to fit one's unique...
Wills: the competency determination
On their face, wills are relatively simple. However, their simplicity should not cloud the fact that they can have a significant impact on how an estate is distributed. This means that any minor mistake in this legal document can have tremendous consequences,...
Art and collectibles as part of an estate plan
When it comes to creating a holistic estate plan, one challenge that Arizonans face is accurately identifying and valuating their assets. One reason this issue arises is that, over the course of a lifetime, an individual may simply forget about some of the assets that...
