Estate planning in Arizona often focuses on crafting a will or a trust. These are obviously important, but there are other vital areas that can be covered through an estate plan. Two of them are a living will and a durable health care power of attorney. Rather than...
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How to build an incapacity plan
Incapacity is an important thing to plan for and several estate planning tools can help estate planners address those concerns in their estate plan. Estate planners should be familiar with their options for building their incapacity plan to protect themselves and...
The importance of a financial power of attorney
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...
Arizona power of attorney basics
A power of attorney is a document that allows a person, called the principal, to give another person, called an agent, authority to act on his or her behalf. In Arizona, a person can create a power of attorney if they are 18 years of age or older and of sound mind. It...
Durable powers of attorney and living wills in estate planning
Many Tucson residents have firm beliefs as to how they want their medical care to be handled, especially if they are facing a terminal illness or are unable to communicate their wishes. Advanced directives – a durable power of attorney and a living will – can be...