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What Should Be on Your Estate Planning Checklist?
Estate planning can be easy to put off as something you only need to worry about later in life. However, an estate plan is essential for everyone, regardless of age or financial status. Having a comprehensive plan in place can help ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your loved […]
How to Avoid Probate of Your Estate
Probate is the court process by which property is distributed upon your death, either by will or under state intestacy law. Since probate proceedings can be lengthy and costly for surviving family members, you may wish to take steps to avoid it. In Arizona, there are a few ways you can cause property and assets […]
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Every family and therefore every estate plan can be considered unique. However, a special set of challenges is presented when children from previous relationships are involved. Wills, trusts and other documents must be highly specific as to how the estate assets are to be managed and distributed. According to data from the Pew Research Center, […]
Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes
A comprehensive estate plan is essential to ensuring that your end-of-life wishes are carried out and that your loved ones are provided for in the way they deserve. The goal of an estate plan is to direct how your assets will be managed and distributed. Investing the time and money necessary to establish an estate […]
Useful Types of Trusts in Estate Planning
Trusts are not only for the wealthy. Creating one or more trusts as part of your estate plan can be an effective way to ensure that your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes, both during and after your lifetime. If you have special circumstances in your family, such as a handicapped child, […]
