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Funding A Trust
I write a lot about the importance of creating a revocable living trust as a way to protect your assets during your life and as a way to ensure that your loved…
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Types of Deeds and Property Ownership in Arizona
A deed is written evidence of ownership of real property, such as the family home or other real estate. When property is sold or otherwise transferred between owners, a new deed that…
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Four Ways to Avoid Probate in Arizona
Probate is the court process where your belongings pass to your family after you pass away. Because probate can be expensive and time-consuming at a stressful point in your loved ones’ lives,…
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Do I Need A Probate Lawyer?
Dealing with a family member’s death is incredibly stressful. Having to go through the probate process with no guidance can make matters even worse. The first thing to determine is whether you…
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Power of Attorney Dementia Law
Coming to grips with the reality of aging relatives can be particularly painful, especially if mom or dad’s mental capacity begins to dwindle. Caring for parents who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s…
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What Are the Most Common Types of Wills?
When most people hear the word “will,” they usually envision a last will and testament. What they might not realize until they speak with an estate planning attorney is that there are…
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Legal Guardianship in Arizona
A court-appointed guardian is needed when a person is physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves. Parents of children with disabilities need to go through this process when their minor child…
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Incapacity Planning in Arizona
Estate planning involves more than thinking about what happens to your property when you die. This is only one piece of the puzzle. It is equally, if not more, important to consider…
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What Happens to a Family Trust in a Divorce
Despite our best plans, life often has a way of throwing curveballs at us, especially when it comes to divorce. Property, including your estate, will need to be divided, which can get…
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Inheritance Rights of Siblings
Family dynamics, especially sibling rivalry, can be particularly daunting, especially when dealing with the often sensitive topic of inheritance. Here are some things you should take into consideration when it comes to…
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How to Leave a Legacy
At some point in everyone’s life, we begin to understand that our time on earth is limited. Whether it’s the birth of a child, or the death of a parent or loved…
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Common Errors in a DIY Will
Understandably, many people look to cut costs by completing do it yourself legal documents, including wills. Unfortunately, online services do not measure up when compared to working with a professional estate planning…
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