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When Should You Update Your Estate Plan
Your estate plan is finally finished and like most things in life, it will need to be changed now and then. People’s lives change and so do their families’ lives. To make…
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What Happens if I Die Without a Will in Arizona?
Procrastination is the enemy of any good estate plan and probate without a will is the reality for many in Arizona because of it. The law in Arizona makes provisions for a…
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What To Do When Your Disabled Child Turns Eighteen
Graduation. It is a rite of passage for nearly every child. For special needs children, it is still that rite of passage bringing a sense of accomplishment and pride to the child…
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Mental Health Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know
In Arizona, there are more than 6.5 million people and 294,000 of them are suffering from severe mental illness. If your family is struggling to help a family member who is suffering…
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Essential Components of a Trust
When people say they want a Trust put together, they are usually saying that they want a document that will say who will get what when they die. People who want to…
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How Long Does Probate Take in Arizona?
There are two different scenarios when probate may be necessary. If you have a Will, probate may be needed. If you die without any estate documents, so no Will or Trust, you…
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Manage the Cost through Special Needs Trust
A special needs child born to parents in Arizona often will require many services that can cost millions to deliver over the child’s lifetime. Managing this extreme bill requires careful planning and…
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Estate Planning and Your IRA
Estate planning often includes looking at who you have named as beneficiaries on your IRAs. You want to be sure to discuss who to name, not only with an investment advisor but also with an estate planning attorney.
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What Kind of Legacy Do You Want to Leave?
Are you an impassioned volunteer for a charity that is meaningful to you? Perhaps your life has been t ouched deeply by a cause and as you consider how you would like to be remembered, leaving…
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How to Deal With Aging Parents
Today in the US, many adults are helping their young adult children through college; even more, however, are dealing with parents who are entering old age. Frequently, these adults are helping their…
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Estate Planning for Your Special Needs Child
Special Needs Estate Planning: What You Need to Know Estate planning can be challenging no matter what, but it becomes even more complex when providing for a special needs child. It is…
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Arizona Guardianship Laws: A Primer
How Do Guardianship Laws in Arizona Work? If you have a disabled adult in your life that needs a guardian, you will need to go through the courts to legally establish guardianship. …
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