by Empowered Legacy Planning | Jul 18, 2022 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning
An overwhelming 2 out of 3 Americans do not have an estate plan in place. They have not drafted a Will or Trust. They don’t have a Power of Attorney or Advance Directive for Health Care in place. And many are unaware that they can utilize something called “beneficiary...
by Empowered Legacy Planning | Jul 4, 2022 | Estate Planning
For many individuals, the act of estate planning is a powerful reminder that our property and financial assets will not follow us to the afterlife. Once we start thinking about who should inherit the assets we leave behind, it is not uncommon for questions about...
by Empowered Legacy Planning | Jun 6, 2022 | Estate Planning
Turning 18 is an exciting time in a person’s life. Legally, you’re an adult…which means you’re ready to accept the many new rights and responsibilities that come along with adulthood. At the same time, however, you’re still young and have your whole life ahead of you....
by Empowered Legacy Planning | Jun 2, 2022 | Probate
Setting up a living trust can be a great way to ensure that your assets easily reach your intended beneficiaries after you pass on. However, trusts are not foolproof arrangements—without expert guidance and regular maintenance, some of your assets can still slip...
by Empowered Legacy Planning | May 10, 2022 | Probate
It’s likely many people have heard a myriad of things about probate, but especially, that they must avoid it! While that’s absolutely true if you live in certain states—California being one of them—the probate process in Arizona is not that terrible, relatively...
