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Mountain Biking Destinations Around Phoenix

At Phelps LaClair, we love seeing people live life to the fullest. Estate planning is our way of helping you develop a financially prosperous future, but we also want to see you live well in the present, enjoying the advantages of all-around well-being. In the...

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HIPAA Authorization and End Of Life Decisions

When your time comes, and the end of your life is approaching, you want to know you’ll receive the best possible medical care available. But what happens if you become incapacitated or are in a vegetative state? At that point, you’ll no longer be able...

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Living Wills and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

When it comes to personal medical care, we all want to feel empowered to make choices that fit with our beliefs and desires. But if we become incapacitated or slip into a coma, unless we’ve already set in place a Living Will, the power for...

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Do Wealthy Families Still Require a Special Needs Trust?

You’ve worked hard. And with good financial planning, you’ve been able to set aside a nest egg that amply provides for a comfortable retirement. In addition, you’ve been able to generously care for your special needs child throughout his or her childhood, and into adulthood....

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Free Estate Planning Seminars

In our technological age, the internet is the first place people go to for information on any given topic. But when you’re searching for answers about a subject as significant as Estate Planning, there are many factors to consider, and web searches won’t be adequate...

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Benefits of Sole Focus Estate Planning Lawyers

If you need special medical care, you make an appointment with a doctor who is trained in the field of medicine pertaining to your need. If you’re building a home, you want a contractor with a good track record, who does quality work. When it...

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Rock Climbing For Fun and For Strength

You’ve worked hard all week. You’ve made countless business decisions, answered plenty of questions, attended quite a few meetings, and/or taken on scores of technical challenges. After all that mental strain your soul is longing to de-stress, and your body is asking for exercise. Sounds...

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What is The Process of Trust Administration

Losing a family member is hard enough without the added stress of complications that can occur as a result of poor estate planning on the part of the deceased. But if a Revocable Living Trust is set in place, grieving family members will be spared...

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Changing Your Revocable Living Trust

Estate planning should be tailored to your needs and your desires. If you're looking for an estate planning option that allows flexibility due to changing circumstances or personal preferences, you might want to consider a Revocable Living Trust. If you already have a Revocable Living...

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Dangers of Do It Yourself (DIY) Plans

DIY, or do-it-yourself, has become a common phrase in modern language. And while a DIY attitude may work well to foster creativity for daily life, when it comes to estate planning, DIY can cause devastating complications—which is the last thing you want your family to...

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