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How to Choose the Best Estate Planning Attorney in Arizona
Your legacy is more than the assets you accumulate. It is the security and stability you provide for your loved ones after you are gone. Selecting the attorney to help you structure that legacy is one of the most significant financial decisions you will make. A poorly...
A Successor Trustee’s Guide to Arizona Trust Administration
A checklist brings order to a complex process. Use this as a guide to collect the necessary information and track your progress. Documents to Gather Begin by assembling essential paperwork. Having these documents organized will make every subsequent step easier....
Funding Your Trust in Arizona: What You Need to Know
A revocable living trust is more than a legal document. It’s a promise to your family that you’ve taken steps to protect them. However, a trust that isn't funded is powerless. It cannot shield your assets from probate, nor can it guarantee that your wishes will be...
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6 Foundational Documents for Every Estate Plan
These key legal instruments work together to protect your assets, your health, and your family's future. Who will make decisions for you if you cannot? How can you be sure your wishes are honored and your family is protected? A complete estate plan answers these...
Choosing the Right Type of Trust(s) for Your Arizona Estate Plan
This article explains the different types of trusts available in Arizona. You will learn how each one works, who it benefits, and how to select the right structure to protect your family, minimize estate taxes, and ensure your wishes are honored. What is a Trust? A...
Wills vs. Trusts in Arizona: Why Most Families Benefit from a Trust
For most Arizona families, relying on a simple will leaves critical gaps in their estate plan. While a will might seem sufficient, the reality is that it often falls short of providing the privacy, efficiency, control, and protection families need. This guide explains...
Estate Planning
The Ultimate Guide to Arizona Estate Planning in 2025
Introduction This Guide distills over 25 years of experience helping Arizonans with estate planning and administration into a valuable resource to help you understand how to protect your family from the emotional turmoil of probate courts and inheritance disputes....
What is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial management that many individuals tend to overlook or delay until it is too late. By definition, estate planning refers to the process of arranging for the transfer of your assets and wealth to your chosen beneficiaries...
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