Creating a will is a strong first step when it comes to estate planning. This document, even in its most basic terms, can be a powerful way to ensure that one's estate is appropriately addressed after his or her death. When a will isn't created, the distribution of...
Sun City Estate Planning Blog
A primer on the revocable trust
There are many estate planning legal documents that an Arizonan can utilize to ensure that his or her assets are handled in accordance with his or her wishes. For some, this means creating a simple will. For others, more extensive planning is needed. One of a variety...
What is the ancillary probate process?
The way in which estate plans are created and estate assets are distributed are dictated by state laws. Therefore, those who are familiar with their state's laws can usually craft an estate plan that suits their needs. In some instances, though, these matters can be...
How to circumvent family conflict with your estate plan
One of the most important things parents leave behind for their children is an estate plan. However, these documents can serve as sources of tension for many families if carried out the wrong way. While there are no guarantees, individuals can take steps to reduce the...
Tips for choosing a power of attorney
Arizona law allows you to designate someone to make health care and financial decisions on your behalf by executing a power of attorney. The person you choose makes important choices for you under certain circumstances, such as if you are in a vegetative state after a...
Competent legal help available for estate plan modification
After completing an estate plan, many Arizonans feel a tremendous sense of relief. They certainly should, as taking this huge step is the best way to not only ensure that loved one's are adequately cared for in the event of one's death, but also that one's estate is...
Estate planning and the qualified personal residence trust
If you're a reader of this blog, then you likely know that there are many estate planning options available to you. You can utilize a will, a trust, a power of attorney, a health care directive, or some combination of these tools. What is important is that you pursue...
Arizona’s holographic will law
We recently wrote about the trouble Aretha Franklin's estate is having due to the recent discovery of a number of handwritten wills. These documents can be problematic for a number of reasons. Oftentimes it's unclear who is being named as a beneficiary or heir. Also,...
Why should I consider a special needs trust?
Competent estate planning is one of the best ways to ensure that you can provide for your loved one's after your death. This may mean setting up something basic like a will and revocable trust, or it may require more extensive documentation to ensure that all assets,...
Estate planning considerations as you enter a second marriage
There are numerous situations that can arise in life that may warrant you taking a second look at your estate plan, and entering into a second marriage presents one such circumstance. Anytime your family changes, whether because of divorce, a new child or what have...

