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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...
NO Right Of Survivorship Nightmares!
No one likes to deal with messy probate, and it can often be a nightmare when things are not set up properly. In the state of Arizona especially we often see common mistakes when it comes to real estate! Here is a real life example of a situation and something...
Tips For How To Avoid The Morbid Scavenger Hunt. PART: Two
Let’s Recap! In Part One Of How to Avoid the Morbid Scavenger Hunt we talked about organizing information and how to do so. This week I’d like to continue our discussion and go over how consolidating your assets can help avoid this scavenger hunt. This tip might not...
What Costs More? Estate Planning or Failing To Create A Plan?
There are three factors when it comes to the cost of estate planning. Cost of Document CreationCost of MaintenanceCost of Administration When most people think of estate planning they think of the upfront cost alone, but estate planning should be looked at as an...
Tips For How To Avoid The Morbid Scavenger Hunt. PART: One
The morbid scavenger hunt is not something to take lightly, while it can be difficult if you find yourself in the midst of one there are some things you can do to make it easier, and steps you can help loved ones and yourself take to avoid it altogether. For those of...
How Can Estate Planning Put You In A Position Of Power?
There are some scavenger hunts in life that you would just rather take a pass on. Unfortunately, sometimes you have no choice but to participate. It’s a sad reality that many people do not take the time to estate plan leaving it up to their loved ones to figure out...
You’ve Signed Your Advanced Directives, Now What?
It’s hard to get started on things that don’t come naturally or things that are unfamiliar. It can feel scary to get to work and take the time to create health care directives. Often, after these documents do get created they are left to get “dusty”. Health care...
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