Estate Planning Blog

“Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” -Benjamin Franklin   Yes, it's true. Death and taxes are the two things in life we can't avoid. Even more discouraging is the fact that after a lifetime of paying taxes, it's possible that your estate is...

10 January, 2017

Happy New Year from the Phelps LaClair Team! We hope 2017 brings with it much success and happiness to you and yours. Are you one of the lucky ones who checked estate planning off your New Year to-do list quite some time ago? If so, good...

03 January, 2017

Around this time every year, we tend to get a lot of questions about how to gift money or property without paying a tax. With that in mind, here's a brief overview of some basics you need to know before your generous end-of-the-year giving.  When it...

06 December, 2016

With the holiday season now in full swing, many of us look for ways to show our gratitude by giving of our time and resources to those in need. But did you know that you can continue your legacy of giving right now and after...

23 November, 2016

Have you noticed that some social networking sites are starting to follow our lead when it comes to preparing for the future? A few, like Facebook, are starting to provide options for people to protect their "digital assets," just like we protect your financial assets...

14 November, 2016

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and the Team here at Phelps LaClair have been honored to help celebrate the abilities and contributions of people with special needs. James and his son Ashton participated in the Sharing Walk that took place in Tempe a few...

24 October, 2016

Look, you guys…we get it. We’ve heard the Lawyer jokes, seen the lawyer memes, and listened with a sympathetic ear while our friends complained to us about “legaleze.” We know you’re fed up with attorneys who fit the stereotype and prey on the average Joe...

21 October, 2016
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