At Phelps LaClair, we love the springtime. It’s a perfect time for looking ahead in anticipation of new life and new challenges. Spring is the time when a young man’s fancy turns to . . . well, you know. When birds are building nests and...
At Phelps LaClair, we’ve been helping families in Chandler, Mesa, and Gilbert plan ahead for more than 40 years, and through multiple generations. We understand elder law, tax law, and estate planning. And we’d like to shed some light on long-term care insurance needs in...
It’s a dark topic that has been hidden for many years by caretakers and nursing professionals. Thankfully, in recent years the subject has been brought out into the open. We’re talking about elder abuse. At Phelps LaClair in Phoenix, AZ, we do estate planning. And...
By: Jack Bernstein Phelps LaClair knows that when you’re looking for a living community for you or for a loved one, you want to make the right decision. Today, there are assisted living communities throughout the United States. You can stay close to home or set...
The death of a loved one is a challenging time. Unfamiliar legal terms, documents, and processes can make this time even more overwhelming. If you've received a notice of probate of will, or have to send them out as the executor, you may be wondering...
Estate Planning is by nature a multi-generational undertaking. One of the primary reasons you plan is so you can leave your estate to your children and grandchildren. Once wealth is generated, it is important that it is not only preserved, but also nurtured, so it...
There are definitely important things to include in all estate planning: making sure all of your assets are covered, naming beneficiaries, and reducing tax burdens are a few items among that crucial list. But you also want to be aware of what should not be...
As a second generation firm in Estate Planning, Phelps LaClair has been helping folks like you understand the guardianship duties for aging parents in Phoenix and the surrounding area. A legal guardianship is similar to, but somewhat different from a power of attorney. What follows...
The proliferation of social media platforms and their widespread use by billions of people has created a new, essential aspect in planning your estate. We all have photos and videos we have created and uploaded to the internet. Some have used streaming services to gain...
Phelps LaClair (with offices in Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa) serves the Phoenix Valley as a leader in estate planning. As part of our series on long-term care planning, this post will focus on one of the critical issues facing our elder community: estate planning for...