Do I need to involve my entire family in the estate planning process? How?
Your family can be as involved in your estate planning as you’d like, depending on how close they are to you and how they figure ...
What’s the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust?
Irrevocable trusts are unchangeable once they’re put into place. The assets and property placed in the trust permanently belong to the trust and can’t be ...
What is power of attorney? How does that work with a living will?
Power of attorney is a document empowering another individual to make decisions on your behalf. For example, someone can be given power of attorney to ...
Can I just write a will myself? Do I need a lawyer?
Yes, you can; holographic (handwritten) wills are honored in Arizona, provided they are clearly written and signed. However, such wills are more at risk to ...
Why do I need to avoid probate?
Probate is a loaded word in estate planning, but it’s simply the court process that determines a will is legitimate and sets in motion the ...
How big does my estate need to be before I make a plan?
Do you own anything? Then you need an estate plan. If you have any assets to your name, even minor ones, it’s wise to have ...
What is included in “estate planning”?
Despite the term conjuring images of someone out of Downton Abbey with a sprawling mansion and corresponding staff, your “estate” is simply what you own, ...
What is estate planning?
Many people mistakenly think that estate planning involves only the drafting of a last will and testament. However, estate planning involves financial, business, tax, and ...