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Legally Speaking: The Big 6 Estate Errors

Legally Speaking: The Big 6 Estate Errors

Failure to plan is emotionally and financially EXPENSIVE to you and your family. Do not allow your Legacy to be damaged by these Errors: 1. No Healthcare Directives If you suffer an illness or disability without healthcare directives, others will make critical decisions for you, even in violation of your values and beliefs. In some… Continue Reading

Legally Speaking: The SECURE Act

Legally Speaking: The SECURE Act

THE SECURE ACT A New Law Changes How Retirement Accounts are Inherited The SECURE Act became effective January 1st and is the most important law passed in decades governing Retirement Accounts (IRA, 401k, etc.). The highlights include: • Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can be delayed until you’re 72 (not 70 ½). • Age restrictions… Continue Reading

Can You Avoid Probate Without a Trust?

Can You Avoid Probate Without a Trust?

Avoiding the cost and hassle of Probate in Arizona is an important Estate Planning objective. Avoiding Probate saves your loved ones a great deal of expense, delay, and inconvenience. Trust-based Estate Planning is the best way to avoid Probate (and a bargain in comparison). Nevertheless, some may not want an Estate Plan based on a… Continue Reading

Legally Speaking: Planning for New Families

Legally Speaking: Planning for New Families

Newlyweds and New Parents Need Estate Planning Too! Congratulations! Life is new and exciting! You’re a “grownup” now! You’ve recently married or welcomed a new bundle of joy into your life! The honeymoon, unfortunately, is over, and it might occur to you that “I’m not just living for me, I’m living for them too!” You… 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

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