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Education is important to us. On our blog, we will share tips, tricks, probate horror stories, and important information relating to estate and business planning, probate and trust administration, and guardianship and conservatorship.
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DISCLAIMER: While we hope you find our Blog insightful and helpful, the information shared here is not to be construed as legal advice. For information on your own personal situation, please contact our office.
Have a Trust? Don’t Live With A False Peace of Mind
Do you have a trust? Well TRUST me and take a look at the end! One major misconception in creating a trust is listing assets via a schedule. This could prolong the distribution of assets to your beneficiaries should something unexpected happen to you. In Arizona,...
Dissecting Non-Disclosure. What Are The DANGERS?
Do you know the risks of not disclosing your assets to your estate attorney? What about the precautions you should take to protect your wishes should something tragic occur? Did you even know that this was such a thing and that NOT disclosing your assets could...
Don’t D.I.Y. Your Estate Plan!
One area you don’t want to D.I.Y. in your life is your Estate Plan… Sure D.I.Y. usually saves you money, but when it comes to estate planning this couldn’t be further from the truth! This week, let’s touch base on the dangers of conducting your estate plan yourself...
Codicils to A Will – AKA Making Changes To Your Will
If you need to make a change to your will, and you've thought about marking it on the document itself... STOP! You could cause a major problem! Although a living will can be updated and changed, it is essential to amend it correctly. Contrary to...
Do You Need An Estate Plan As A Young Adult? The Answer Is YES!
If you are 18 years old, or perhaps a parent of said young adult, it is essential to begin preparing the legal documents needed in case of an emergency. In fact, starting an estate plan to protect your kiddos is as simple as obtaining these four documents:...
Trustee Vacancy: Statutes, Successors, Qualified Beneficiaries
What is a trustee vacancy? This week we are covering the importance of staying up to date on your trusts, especially considering how trusts may develop overtime. Recently our firm reviewed a trust that had previously been updated and amended for several years. Most...
PSA RE: The investing Application Robinhood
It’s time for an estate planning PSA! Let's talk about the investing app Robinhood, it has been on the rise in popularity for its ease of use, but let’s talk about what it’s not, and how using Robinhood could mean dealing with probate. Robinhood does not allow...
When Should You Create A Parental Power Of Attorney Document?
As parents, it’s in our nature to worry about our children when they are in the care of others. It doesn’t matter if our kids are with people we trust, things happen right? Give yourself peace of mind by creating a parental POA. A parental POA gives temporary...
Do NOT Take This Decision Lightly: The Trustee Selection Process
When it comes to estate planning you may be under the impression that choosing a trustee is an easier task to determine than it actually is. This decision is NOT one to be taken lightly, choosing a trustee(s) can spell disastrous for some families. Let’s take a...
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