Estate Planning
Funeral Planning Costs Less in Arizona
According to an article in the East Valley Tribune, burying a loved one in Arizona will cost less than in other states.
READ MORE →10 Things You Shouldn’t Include in Your Will – And What to Do Instead
This Kiplinger’s article makes some very important points about what to include and what NOT to include and why. It is also another reason why DIY estate planning can cause problems down the road. Read the full article here. When it comes to estate planning, many people are surprised by what should not be included…
READ MORE →What Do Halloween and Estate Planning Have in Common?
Estate planning gives people one last opportunity to “communicate” with the dead. Through the documents, letters and plans left behind, we hear from loved ones one more time.
READ MORE →Estate Planning Helps Protect Loved Ones with Mental Health Struggles
It’s important for individuals with mental health issues to work closely with experienced estate planning attorneys and mental health professionals who can provide guidance on creating a plan that addresses their unique needs and circumstances.
READ MORE →Granddaughter Now Sole Custodian of Elvis’ Legacy
It’s another cautionary tale illustrating why talking with your family about your wishes and making sure you work with an estate planning attorney to be sure they are properly executed is important.
READ MORE →Does Arizona Recognize Handwritten Wills?
In Arizona, a handwritten will, also known as a holographic will, can be considered valid under certain conditions.
READ MORE →AI and Estate Planning: Why Attorneys are Critical
It is not a surprise that as AI continues to infiltrate all areas of our lives, that its use in estate planning would come up.
READ MORE →Deed Fraud: Stealing a Property With the Stroke Of A Pen
Note: This article is a guest post from Jesi L. Wolnik, Esq. Recently, I received an email from a real estate agent asking for assistance with a matter where deed fraud or house stealing was suspected. Here is an excerpt of the email: I’ve been asked to list a lot in Maricopa County for $600,000.…
READ MORE →Caring.com’s Comprehensive Guide to Power of Attorney for Aging Adults
A power of attorney is one way to ensure that no matter what happens down the road, your loved one’s wishes will be prioritized.
READ MORE →National Healthcare Decisions Day
Each year on National Healthcare Decisions Day, I write about how having a Living Will and a Healthcare Power of Attorney at minimum is extremely important. And this was before Coronavirus changed our lives and continues to do so. Sadly people are still coming face-to-face with what happens if they or a loved one gets…
READ MORE →Should You Name the Same Person Guardian and Trustee for Your Minor Children?
One of the hardest decisions parents make is who to appoint guardian of their minor children in case of their passing. And if that were not a hard enough decision, they will also need to evaluate who will control their family’s purse strings to be sure everyone is taken care of moving forward. That role…
READ MORE →How to Avoid Taking On the Medical Debts of Parents or other Relatives
This month ABC 15 shared a story about a Valley man who lost 10 family members to COVID 19. Soon after, the medical bills started rolling from losing his dad and his mom’s subsequent hospitalization. The debt is crushing. And he is not alone. ABC says that “hundreds of people have shared their story about…
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