Over the 4th of July weekend, I came home from a trip to one of my favorite places on earth: Alpine, Arizona. This is where my family has had a cabin since I was 5 years old. The cabin itself doesn’t amount to much, but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...