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When done correctly, estate planning is rarely news worthy. However, when an individual, especially someone with notoriety or a large estate passes away without implementing the proper protectionary measures, the issue can certainly be worth talking about. This is...
As an estate planning law firm, we believe in the power of properly tending to one's assets so that they can be passed on in accordance with one's wishes upon death. However, even within the realm of estate planning, there are different strategies that can be...
When you are writing up your estate plan, you may have the desire to give some of your wealth to charity. Not only does charitable giving through estate planning make you feel good and make a positive impact on the world, but it can decrease your tax burden...
Last week on the blog we discussed how a special needs trust can be utilized as a way to better ensure that an individual qualifies or continues to qualify for certain government benefits like Medicaid. The special needs trust is a highly specialized type of trust...
Most people who think of estate planning think about the process where a plan is devised to distribute assets to loved ones upon that individual's death. Of course, this makes up a significant portion of estate planning, but it doesn't account for all of it. Powers of...
We've spent a lot of time on this blog discussing some of the pitfalls that can land an estate plan in hot water. Concerns over competency, vague or ambiguous terms and even fraud can all draw the validity of an estate plan into question. Yet, those issues may not be...
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...
If you own antiques, they may well become part of your Arizona estate plan. After all, they represent highly valuable assets – or do they? Unfortunately, TV programs like Antiques Roadshow, et al notwithstanding, just because you own something old does not necessarily...
At first glance you might think that estate planning is a simple process. After all, you only need to decide where your assets will go upon your passing, then devise legal documents indicating your wishes. This very basic assumption is correct to a certain extent, but...
Our topic of discussion last week on the blog was conservatorships. Although these court-ordered arrangements can prove beneficial, they can leave some individuals feeling uneasy, and for good reason. Fortunately for these individuals, this issue can be completely...
