What is a Certified Legal Document Preparer (CLDP)? The Arizona Supreme Court certifies non-attorney legal document preparers in Arizona who provide document preparation assistance and services to individuals and entities not represented by an attorney. What can a CLDP do? Legal document preparers may: provide general legal information as to the procedural requirements of [...]
Living Will:Why You Need to Make One Now When you think about creating a will a few thing probably come to mind. You probably think about determining who will receive all of your belongings, property, and money when you pass away. You might also think about coming up with plans for your funeral or [...]
5 Important Differences Between a Will and Living Trust Did you know that fewer than 50% of American adults have estate planning documents? This is a concerning statistic, as it leaves the state as the default decision-maker. These cases often involve additional time and cost to effectively settle. Additionally, the [...]
Estate Planning Awareness Estate planning is a vital step that most adults need to take. Unfortunately, many overlook it. They think they have plenty of time to complete one in the future, or that their estate is not large enough to need one. It is important to note that failing to prepare a proper [...]
Living Trust Basics A living trust is an important estate planning document. There are many different types of trusts, each created for special financial situations. Whether your estate is small or large, there is a living trust that will work for your needs. In this article, we will go over the basics of how [...]
Probate Basics-What is a Probate? Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s estate. An estate is the total value of an individual’s assets at their passing. This includes bank accounts, investment accounts, real estate, and personal property. There are different levels of court supervision depending on the complexities of the case. [...]
