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7 Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or the elderly. It matters for everyone, regardless of age or stage of life. By outlining how your assets should be managed and your wishes honored, an estate plan protects your property and your intended beneficiaries. Despite best intentions, people engaged in estate planning can make critical […]
How to Bring Up Estate Planning With Your Parents
It’s an unfortunate truth that many people approaching their senior years have not turned their attention to planning for their old age or for transferring assets upon their deaths. If your parents are in that company, you can help put them on the right track. However, talking to your parents about estate planning can be […]
Estate Planning Goals That Everyone Should Focus On
Estate planning is not merely for the wealthy or elderly. It’s how all people can control how their assets will be managed and distributed late in life and after their death, thereby ensuring that their needs and intentions are met and that their loved ones are cared for. Whether you have modest or substantial income […]
How to Write a Will That’s Contest-Proof
The purpose of a will is to transfer your assets upon your death to the people or entities you want to receive them. But how effectively this is accomplished depends in large part on carefully expressing your intentions and instructions in these documents, as well as making sure they comply with applicable state law. In […]
A Checklist for Your First Meeting With an Arizona Estate Planning Attorney
You’ve decided to write a will and to take other steps to provide for future management and distribution of your assets. You also want to plan for your long-term health care, including the possibility of becoming permanently incapacitated. All of this is can be part of the discussion during your first consultation with the Arizona […]
