Estate Planning

In your will you can designate someone to serve as the executor of your estate. This is an important role, as the executor will be tasked with overseeing the probate process, ensuring all assets are collected, debts and taxes paid, heirs are located and finally...

From a practical standpoint, estate planning functions on contingencies. All plausible alternatives require consideration based on priorities and current circumstances. The most prudent person, however, cannot fathom every scenario. A beneficiary who predeceases the...

It’s normal to worry about how your estate is going to be used once you’re gone. After all, we’ve all heard stories about squandered wealth and mismanaged inheritances. But don’t let the stress of estate planning deter you from taking the action necessary to ensure...

When creating an estate plan, an individual is likely to name an individual they trust to administer their trust or estate after they pass. Oftentimes, this individual is aware of this and is prepared to take on this role. Despite having prior knowledge of this role,...

When you execute a will, you want to ensure that your last wishes are carried out in the way you see fit. What you don’t want is infighting amongst your relatives or challenges to your will which may drag out the probate process. You may consider adding a no-contest...

Far too many people put off estate planning until it’s too late. Sometimes they struggle to cope with the idea of their own mortality, while in other instances people simply think that they don’t need an estate plan. Many of those who do create estate planning...

Estate plans come in many shapes and sizes. Some people may want complex trusts that can preserve wealth for future generations, protect property, provide for charities and achieve other goals. Other people may want something relatively simple and straightforward....

Arizona law provides for health care directives or living wills that allow a trusted agent to make critical and difficult health care decisions, such as end of life care, for you if you are unable to. Agents designated in a health care power of attorney can also make...

Welcoming a new baby into your life can be both exhilarating and terrifying. You already love your bundle of joy, but you may be concerned about providing for them and making sure they are protected as they grow. While your immediate concerns may be about your baby’s...