People of all levels of wealth need to create a plan to distribute their assets upon their death. Hugh Heffner, the founder of Playboy Magazine who recently passed away, used estate planning to ensure his loved ones were taken care of when he passed away. At...
Sun City Estate Planning Blog
What are the types of trusts available to me?
On our website, we often discuss the importance of planning for your family's financial future and how trusts can be extremely useful, even if you don't have a lot of assets. Once you have decided to begin the estate planning process, it is important that you talk to...
How To Choose A Financial Power Of Attorney
One of the pillars of a solid estate plan is having a financial power of attorney in place. A designated financial power of attorney empowers someone to make financial decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated or unable to make such decisions on your...
Arizona residents may have misconceptions about trusts
Forming a trust can be a great way to help manage assets and make sure they are legally distributed to the right parties when one passes away. However, residents may be weary of using a trust due to a few common misconceptions. A financial planning expert debunked...
How can I make sure my will is valid?
Before one passes away, they need to make sure their family is taken care of financially when they are gone. To do this, they should consider drafting a will to legally distribute their assets to their loved ones in a legal way. But, creating a will is not as simple...
Estate planning advice for Arizona residents
Both men and women may find it uncomfortable to prepare for death, but it is necessary to ensure that your assets end up in the right hands. Women have a unique set of challenges when it comes to creating wills and dealing with other parts of estate planning....
Who will get my house when I pass away?
Older adults have a lot on their minds, from preparing for retirement to getting their affairs in order. Determining who will get the house when they pass away is a major concern for many retiring adults. Generally, there are two possible estate planning options: sell...
Revocable trust can help you distribute your estate to loved ones
Many people put off deciding who to leave their estate to when they pass away. Unfortunately, many people die unexpectedly in Arizona without a plan and their assets go to unintended beneficiaries or the probate process delays the distribution of the property...
Updating your will is as important as the will itself
Estate plans are incredibly important to preserving your legacy and passing on your assets and wealth to those that you want to benefit from it. It is the will that is most essential in this regard, as it is a legal document that clearly lays out your wishes and...
Giving probate the slip
Everyone knows that probate is where estates are subject to second-guessing by the courts and estate taxes. The question is, How do you avoid probate? One rule of thumb is: Don’t own so much. If your assets are redefined so that they are no longer yours, they are not...

