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If you are handling a loved one’s estate in Arizona, the question comes up fast: can you go ahead and sell the house, or do you have to wait? To keep the process clean and avoid unnecessary risk, you need to understand how probate works, when you’re allowed to sell...
Creating a blended family with your spouse can create some unique circumstances. And if you’re not careful, your interests could be negatively affected. This is especially true in the context of estate planning. For example, if you leave your assets to your spouse...
Figuring out how to distribute your assets upon your passing is one of the most difficult parts of estate planning, especially if you have complicated family dynamics. While there are certain estate planning tools you can use to alleviate some of your fears, such as...
Managing an estate can be difficult. But there are laws in place meant to protect the estate in question and the interests of named beneficiaries. If you’re someone who has been named an heir to an estate, then you need to understand the obligations of the estate’s...
Far too many people put off estate planning until it’s too late. This can leave you concerned about your parents’ well-being and their ability to dictate not only the distribution of their assets, but also their medical care. And this latter point is considerable...
It can be terrifying to watch the icy grip of addiction grab hold of your loved one. Yet, millions of Americans watch their child, spouse, sibling or parent grapple with drug and alcohol abuse. While these addictions can strain relationships, you still have to decide...
When creating an estate plan in Arizona, people have many options. For those who have been fortunate in life and have significant assets, they might focus on generosity and giving back to causes that are dear to them. Even those who do not have a large estate could...
In Arizona, it is a conscientious step to create an estate plan. This avoids ambiguity with the person’s property after they are gone. It keeps family members from having acrimonious disagreements. And it accords the person – known as the testator – control over their...
Serving as a personal representative for an Arizona estate is quite the responsibility. A personal representative is someone appointed to manage the estate administration process. They are appointed by being named as a personal representative in a will or appointed by...
Recently, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a plan to have Medicare cover in-home care. Her proposal is still in its early stages, and comes in the midst of a presidential campaign, so it may be too early to examine how it would work, if it comes to pass. However,...
