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3 Ways to Pass on the Family Cabin

  Developing a family cabin succession plan requires long-range planning that involves the whole family. This may seem obvious, but cabin owners should confirm that each child or other prospective new owner has an interest in becoming a cabin owner. After it’s determined that there is cooperation...

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Funding Your Revocable Living Trust

Establishing your future through effective estate planning is a smart move that can save you time and money. Utilizing a living trust limits the risks of your assets being tied up in court by probate, can save estate taxes, and protect inheritances for your loved...

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Arizona Treasures Pt. 3: The Desert

Brown. Dry. Heat waves gleaming off the rocks. Cacti surrounding you. Thirst that seems unquenchable, and only sand in sight. Is this the picture you get when you think of the desert? Most people think of the desert as a wasteland that has nothing to...

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Asset Protection: The In’s and Out’s

Trying to get your estate aligned on your own is a daunting task. Ensuring you do not miss any documents in and of itself can be stressful. Even then, how can you be completely sure you didn’t forget something to add to the plan? Are...

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Arizona Treasures Pt. 2: Sedona

Let’s paint a picture. Cooler weather, red sandstone in beautiful rock formations, green trees jutting out of the canyons, hiking trails for miles, and fun little shops to explore. Sound good? This describes another treasure in Arizona: Sedona. Phelps LaClair sees the need for your...

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Revocable vs. Irrevocable Living Trust

When establishing your estate plan and considering your asset protection options there are a lot of things so consider before we can establish which trust is best for you.  Phelps LaClair understands and works with all kinds of trusts, including revocable and irrevocable trusts for...

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Arizona Treasures Pt. 1: Grand Canyon

When legal files are surrounding you, the to do list is piling up, and things seem a bit  overwhelming, a break might be just what you need. But where do you go? Phelps LaClair are not only avid legal experts on estate planning, we are...

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What is an LLC?

What do you do with your brilliant idea for a business that would be beneficial for people and profitable for you? How do you begin that? When it comes to building a company or business, there are several options and routes to go. At Phelps...

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Nature: The Natural Stress Reliever

Have you ever wondered what it is about being out in nature that makes you breathe easier? We here at Phelps LaClair enjoy helping with all your legal and estate planning needs, but also know healthy stress relievers are important. Nature is a natural stress...

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Guide to Summer Events

We know we are a law firm that specializes in all your estate planning needs, but we also want to help you unwind through fun events this summer. Arizona can be seen as too hot to enjoy, but we disagree. There are so many family...

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