Estate Planning Blog

With a total of ten zoos and wildlife parks, Arizona is the perfect place for animal lovers. You can encounter thousands of beautiful, exotic animals and learn all about them up close. Arizona’s zoos and parks also host many fun and educational events throughout the...

Revocable trusts offer many benefits, including protecting your assets and keeping them out of probate. They also allow you to control and access the assets in the trust as well as make other changes at any point during your lifetime. If you've already set up...

Have you started working on your estate plan yet? There are many common myths and misconceptions about estate planning that can cause people to make mistakes with their plans, or prevent them from making one at all. If you’ve heard and believed any of these...

Luckily, you’re never too old or too young to contribute to your individual retirement account (IRA). Whether you’re thinking about getting an early start on setting up an IRA or you’re a few years away from retirement, it’s never too late or too early to...

If you have set up a living trust or are considering one, you may need a pour-over will. This failsafe will protect any assets you neglected to add to your living trust. Whether you intentionally left some assets out, or simply forget about them, you...

From enjoying parades to running 5ks, there’s so much to do on St. Patrick’s day in and around Phoenix. So gather up your green garments and mark your calendar—here are the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Arizona.  Four Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s...

Have you ever wondered exactly what it means to be named as the executor of an estate? An executor has many important duties to carry out, and understanding what the executor of an estate has to do can help you make better choices. We put...

An advance directive is a legal document that explains your wishes regarding medical care. Advance directives are important because they help give your family peace of mind, reduce conflicts, and more. Let’s explore some of the main benefits of including advance directives in your estate...

Fulfilling the duties of a trustee can feel overwhelming at times. There are many rules to follow and many tasks to carry out if you want to ensure the trust is administered successfully. It can often be difficult to know exactly where to start. We...

Don’t let your family be blindsided by an invalid will. If you’ve already handwritten your will, or if you are considering writing one, it’s important to understand whether or not it is valid in Arizona. Here’s everything you need to know about handwritten wills in...

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