Is Naming a Beneficiary Enough? Why Arizona Families Would Consider a Trust
Is Naming a Beneficiary Enough? Why Arizona Families Would Consider a Trust While naming beneficiaries directly on your accounts or real estate is a helpful start, it often fails to address several critical legal and financial hurdles in Arizona. A Revocable Living Trust provides a more comprehensive safety net that beneficiary designations alone cannot match. […]
Who Inherits When There is No Will in Arizona
Who Inherits When There is No Will in Arizona? A Guide to Arizona Intestate Succession Laws When a person passes away without a valid Last Will and Testament in Arizona, their estate enters a process known as intestate succession. Without a will to guide the court, Arizona state law determines how assets—including real estate, bank […]
Living Trust and Last Will and Testament
Establishing a Living Trust, Last Will and Testament: Your Guide to Streamlined Estate Planning The Purpose of a Living Trust Creating a comprehensive estate plan in Arizona often involves both a Living Trust and a Last Will and Testament. While many people believe they must hire an expensive attorney, the Arizona Supreme Court certifies Legal […]
Transfer of Property After Death Without a Will
Exploring The Transfer of Property After Death Without a Will Losing a loved one is a trying time that comes with a wealth of challenges. Amidst this emotionally-charged experience, there is a practical aspect that calls for your attention – the transfer of property from the deceased to the heirs. While it may seem simple, […]
Last Will, Living Will and Living Trust Packages
Last Will, Living Will and Living Trust Packages Video Conferencing/Phone Appointments now available IF CORONAVIRUS HITS YOUR FAMILY, it’s important that you have these legal documents in place in advance. The concern over the corona virus has caused many to take precautions in the event of a possible quarantine whether you find yourself at […]
Revocable Living Trusts and Estate Planning
Common Mistakes in the Estate Planning Process The estate planning process can seem overwhelming. However, if you own any type of assets, you should consider establishing an estate plan that allows you to be in control of how those assets are distributed to your beneficiaries following your death. As the saying goes, if you fail […]
Arizona Estate Planning: Living Trusts
Arizona Estate Planning: Living Trust One of the main reasons to develop a living trust as part of your estate plan is to ensure that your wishes are honored upon your death. There are many tools you can use to create a comprehensive estate plan — everything from a standard will to various types […]
Affordable Living Trusts in Arizona
Arizona Estate Planning: Living Trusts One of the main reasons to develop an estate plan is to protect your assets and ensure that your wishes are honored upon your death. There are many tools you can use to create a comprehensive estate plan — everything from a standard will to various types of trusts […]
Wills and Living Trusts without an Attorney
Last Wills and Living Trusts without an Attorney When considering Wills or Living Trusts, many people believe estate planning is only for the extremely wealthy. Others are simply hesitant to confront the inevitability of death. Whatever the reason, most people in Arizona die without a will. Estate planning can be complicated, but it does […]
Living Trusts, Living Wills and Probate
Understanding the Difference Between Living Trusts, Living Wills, and Wills Sometimes the terms living trust and living will are thrown around as if they are interchangeable, but they are different from each other and also different from a traditional will. Living Will A living will deals with your medical care, not your assets and […]