ESTATE PLANNING
It is estimated that only 20% of American have a Revocable living trust, it is important that you have taken the appropriate measures to create the appropriate legal documents…
BUSINESS CREATION
Starting a business is an overwhelming feat, and it starts with ensuring that you have properly created and submitted your business to the correct agencies.
PROBATE
After experiencing the loss of a loved one the last thing that one wants to do is spend hours in court trying to navigate the complicated probate system…
Avoid Sibling Rivalries after Death
Avoid Sibling Rivalries: WSJ: 'Wills,' prevent protracted legal battles when sibling rivalries are at play; Key to sound estate planning. It’s not uncommon for emotions to run high when family members make wrongful claims to a loved one’s estate. Quibbling over who really was to get that jewelry case, or the heirloom chairs can be solved by giving specific instructions in a simple will: it's all a part of effective estate planning. Having a plan [...]
Avoiding Probate in Arizona
Avoiding Probate: Key to avoiding the 'missteps' that can lead to 'probate. The idea of lawyers and courts getting involved with our estate if we don’t have a living trust, or if our estate must pass through probate, is good motivation to seek estate planning advice. Avoiding probate is key to eliminating unintended estate beneficiaries like courts, lawyers and creditors. Probate is a legal process that is used to confirm assets and liabilities and [...]
The Importance of a Living Trust
The Importance of a Living Trust: Tips, Tricks, Do's and Don’ts: The importance of a living trust can be overwhelming. Many people have heard of a Living Trust, but few actually know what it is, or why it's important to have one. In this blog, we're going to discuss the importance of forming a living trust, as well as discuss the finer points of what a living trust entails, and some of the [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Certified Legal Document Preparers
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 a party in a particular area of law; use tools to perform their own basic legal research at a law [...]
Living Will: Why You Need to Make One Now
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 cremation. However, these aren't the only things that you should focus on. You should also think about creating a living will if [...]
5 Important Differences Between a Will and Living Trust
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 distributions do not always align with the wishes of the deceased. To ensure that your estate is settled in the [...]