Looking for a local roller rink? Whether you want to take on a new habit, brush up on an old one, or just have a fun night out, there are plenty of roller rinks around Phoenix to choose from. The team at Phelps LaClair put...
It can be very difficult to think about estate planning and making arrangements for your children after you pass on. Many people struggle to talk about these topics as well, and talking about estate planning with kids can be even harder. The experts at Phelps...
Trusts aren’t just for the wealthy, they’re for anyone looking to save their family time and money after they pass away. There are many reasons for creating a trust, from controlling the distribution of your assets to protecting loved ones with disabilities. At Phelps LaClair,...
Probate is the legal process of transferring the ownership of a deceased person’s property to their heirs, and it can take a long time to complete. There are many types of assets that are automatically subject to probate unless you place them in a trust. At...
When you first begin your estate planning journey, chances are good you will hear a lot of different terms that may confuse you. Take “last wills” and “living wills,” for example. Are they the same thing? Or do you need both? Let’s take a closer...
If there’s one way the staff at Phelps LaClair likes to cool off during an Arizona summer then it’s with a big scoop of ice cream! Here in the Valley of the Sun, there are lots of great ice cream shops to choose from. Today...
Forming an LLC is a good way to protect your business assets in the event of a lawsuit or bankruptcy. However, if you’re considering creating an LLC, you may be wondering what happens to your ownership interest after you pass away. At Phelps LaClair, we’re...
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) offer an excellent opportunity for people to save money in preparation for retirement. However, people who make more than a certain amount of money cannot contribute to a Roth IRA. But what if there was a way to contribute to a...
If you’re planning to leave your home or any other real estate property to someone else when you pass, a beneficiary deed can smooth out the process. At Phelps LaClair, we help Arizona residents bequeath property and avoid probate with a variety of reliable estate...
Whether you’re planning your own estate or settling a loved one’s, it’s important to understand how probate works. At Phelps LaClair, we help Arizona families design successful estate plans and smoothly administer their loved ones’ estates. We put together this guide to formal vs. informal...