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Timeshares and your Estate Plan Asset or Liability?

Timeshares and your Estate Plan Asset or Liability?

You’re enjoying vacation with loved ones; sightseeing, great food, relaxation!  In this vulnerable state, you’re approached by a friendly salesman who offers you a nice gift if you listen to his sales pitch.  90 minutes later, you’re sold on the wonders of timeshare vacationing.  For a modest initial fee, you can relive this great vacation… Continue Reading

Letter to a Mourning Family Member

Letter to a Mourning Family Member

Dear Family Member; Please accept my condolences on the passing of your loved one. This letter is a response to your concerns about how to settle the Estate and help you overcome the confusion you are experiencing at this difficult time. You will likely need to file a Probate with our County Superior Court.  I… Continue Reading

Planning for Loved Ones with Special Needs

Planning for Loved Ones with Special Needs

Public Benefits Subject to Strict Asset & Income Limits Individuals with special needs are often eligible for public financial assistance and healthcare such as: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Arizona’s Medicaid programs such as Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) or Arizona Long Term Care (ALTCS) Veterans Administration (VA) benefits These can provide thousands of… Continue Reading

Legally Speaking: Business Entities

Legally Speaking: Business Entities

Are you a small business owner in Arizona? Do you need to protect your business assets and your personal assets? Are you worried about being sued as a business owner, putting your business assets or personal assets at risk? As a business owner, there are several types of entities you can form to suit your… Continue Reading

Legally Speaking:  New Tax Laws

Legally Speaking: New Tax Laws

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed recently is perhaps the most significant change in tax law in 30 years.  There are several significant changes that may affect your Estate & Financial Planning: Estate Taxes  Starting January 1, 2018, the Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) tax exemptions double from $5 million to $10 million. … Continue Reading

Wills VS. Trusts, The Basics

Wills VS. Trusts, The Basics

Last Will & Testament A written document that is signed and witnessed. It is effective only upon death and can be changed until then. A Will: Distributes assets owned by you, except for asset that transfer via beneficiary designations (life insurance, IRAs, 401k, annuities) If your beneficiary designations are incomplete, then your Will should take… Continue Reading

How Tax Reform Will Impact You And Your Estate Planning

How Tax Reform Will Impact You And Your Estate Planning

In December 2017, Congress passed, and President Trump signed a sweeping tax reform bill commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This Act contains significant changes that will impact your estate planning and income tax situation going forward. Estate Tax Changes Starting January 1, 2018, the estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax… Continue Reading

Common Myths about Estate Planning

Common Myths about Estate Planning

Estate Planning is a very complicated area of the law where myths abound and they can be harmful to you and your loved ones. Below is a list of common myths about Estate Planning: If I have a good Will, Probate will not be required, and my assets can be transferred immediately to the beneficiaries… Continue Reading

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