Many people in Arizona find themselves staring at a multitude of options when they finally get around to addressing their estate planning needs. As a result, the whole process can seem overwhelming from the start. However, when Arizona residents stick to the basics as...

Getting an estate plan in order is important for anyone in Arizona or elsewhere. No matter one’s age, getting your affairs in order is essential. The documents contained in an estate plan can help address where one’s property and assets go, provide protection for...

Many couples in the Tucson area are in their second (or third+) marriage. Although a new marriage can be a fresh start from the death or divorce of a spouse there are important things for a couple to consider when it comes to estate planning. Remarriage can bring up a...

As our parents age, most of us find ourselves more concerned about their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. But there’s another aspect of your parents’ lives that may leave you with an unsettled felling: their estate plan. In our society, discussing sensitive...

People who are going through the estate planning process usually get advice on the importance of advanced directives such as a living will or a durable power of attorney to accompany their will or trust. But as part of planning for the future, it is wise to consider...

A common estate planning question for wealthy Arizonans is how can the assets in the estate be protected from claims of creditors of the beneficiaries and how can the beneficiaries (or some of them) be prevented from squandering their inheritance. The answer to both...

Establishing an estate plan is often thought of as something one does later in life, when one has entered retirement. However, this is now considered to be getting late to the game, as there are many benefits to creating an estate plan during one’s younger years. The...

Sorting out an estate after an individual’s passing isn’t always as easy as it seems. Sure, if the individual left a detailed estate plan then the instructions for disbursement of estate assets should be pretty clear. But these matters are handled by estate executors...

In Arizona, people who are taking the necessary steps in having a comprehensive estate plan will need to consider all the potential scenarios that might impact their life. One that frequently arises is having a living will. This is also referred to as an advance...

People may choose to include charities in their estate plan for a variety of reasons. It may be to honor a family tradition or to support an organization that provided services to them during their lifetime. Bequests A simple way to contribute to the charity is to...