As the baby boom generation enters retirement, elder care planning has become an important topic in the estate planning community. One of the biggest concerns is elder law. Simply put, elder law addresses the legal needs of an aging population. It is a specialty field...
There is a quote from Jason Bourne in one of the early Bourne Trilogy novels: “Rest is a weapon.” Bourne was exhausted from days of sleeplessness. In spite of needing to stay vigilant, he recognized that he needed rest in order to be able to...
Arizona is a great place for a vacation. Some folks like it so much, they move here. Others want to enjoy the diverse vacation opportunities year after year. One of the most flexible and affordable options for family vacations is investment in a timeshare property....
Our estate planning firm, Phelps LaClair, is a second generation business serving Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa. Being the second generation, we understand how important it is to plan for the future. Estate planning for small business owners with a multi-generational business requires intentional consultation with...
Safety is a huge concern these days. Television, internet, and newspapers all focus on tragedy, corruption, and international tension. It’s human nature to want to be safe. Phelps LaClair in Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa also has your safety at heart. It’s written into every estate...
In our hectic world, so many things can change over a short period of time, especially matters concerning family dynamics, assets, and financial accounts. That is why at Phelps LaClair in Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa, we encourage our clients to review their estate plans every...
At Phelps LaClair in Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa, we often get questions like: “What is the difference between wills and estate plans?” We know from 40 years of experience that wills cannot encompass all the complexities of end-of-life issues. If you have any property at...
At Phelps LaClair, with offices in Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa, we love the outdoor opportunities available to us in the Phoenix Valley. There are so many wonderful things to do, places to go, and much to see. One of the extraordinary advantages of living here...
As much as you love your profession, from time to time you look forward to retirement. Will you travel? Do charity work? Spend hours on the golf course? Take up a new hobby? Perhaps you want to simply be there for your children and grandchildren....
At Phelps LaClair we get a lot of estate planning questions from people who have started or are starting a small business. Many of our clients are semi or fully retired business people who have settled in the Phoenix Valley. One of the most common...