James Phelps was interviewed on TV3’s Your Life Arizona this past week and answered some questions about estate planning. James is the managing partner at Phelps LaClair, with offices in Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa. Phelps LaClair is approaching their 40th year in estate planning. During the...
Aretha Franklin has been in the news this week. She died last August without a will, and her estate of $80 million dollars has been tied up in probate court. It was announced several days ago that as some of her belongings were being moved...
What happens after the grantor of revocable living trust dies? Phelps LaClair, serving Mesa, Chandler, and Phoenix, has heard this question hundreds of times. In fact, revocable living trust distribution is one of the things written into every trust we design. But if you have...
A common question we are asked at Phelps LaClair is, “Do I need an estate plan?” As a second generation estate planning firm with 40 years of experience in serving the Phoenix Valley, we believe, no matter how large or modest the estate, everyone can...
Phelps LaClair, serving Mesa, Chandler, and Phoenix, is a second generation estate planning firm. With a population of 4.7 million people, the Phoenix metropolitan area is an enormous client base for us. As much as we would like to, we know we can’t possibly serve...
It’s a known fact that the longer you live, the older you get. And more people are living longer today than at any time in the past. As a result, it is projected that most Americans over 65 will need some type of long-term health...
At Phelps LaClair, we think it’s a great time of year to be outdoors in Phoenix. The weather is not too hot, spring flowers are in full bloom, birds are singing, and there is beauty everywhere! One of the best ways to enjoy exploring new...
In the world of estate planning, there are similar terms that define very different planning goals. For instance, at Phelps LaClair, we hear this question a lot: “What is the difference between a Living Will and a Living Trust?” As a 2nd generation law firm,...
Nobody gets married planning to divorce down the road. But sadly, nearly half of all marriages do end in divorce. As estate planning lawyers with 40 years of experience, Phelps LaClair knows what happens to a trust in a divorce. Wills Wills and trusts are different, of...
Every April the Internal Revenue Service comes knocking on the door, looking for 1040s, 1099s, Schedule Cs, and a check for the bottom line. At Phelps LaClair, serving Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and the Phoenix Valley, we are sometimes asked by our clients if they will...