End of Life Category Archives | Page 2 of 4

17 Aug Understanding Your Estate Plan

Posted at 07:19h in End of Life, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Medicaid Planning, Nursing Home Care by Phelps LaClair Law

In our hectic world, so many things can change over a short period of time, especially matters concerning family dynamics, assets, and financial accounts. That is why at Phelps LaClair in Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa, we encourage our clients to review their estate plans every...

planning estates - EMERGENCY sign outside a building

02 Jul Who’s Got the Power (of Attorney)? Part 2 – Phoenix, AZ

Posted at 16:48h in End of Life, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

In a recent blog post, we discussed the importance of naming a financial durable power of attorney to act on your behalf in the decision-making process. That person is given legal authority to carry out any financial directives in your stead, should you become incapacitated...

Estate Planning with an LLC - group of people shaking hands

08 Jan Estate Planning with an LLC

Posted at 07:59h in Asset Protection, End of Life, Estate Planning, LLCs by Phelps LaClair Law

In our last blog post we discussed the benefits of forming a Limited Liability Company for asset protection, taxes, and company structure. Because Phelps LaClair is the leader in the Phoenix Valley when it comes to estate planning, we have many Estate Planning options for...

17 Nov How to Talk to Your Spouse and Other Loved Ones About Your Final Wishes

Posted at 12:15h in End of Life, Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

It’s never an easy discussion, but it’s a necessary one. The best way to ensure that your last wishes are honored when the time comes is to communicate them to your loved ones. Talking to your spouse, domestic partner, or other loved ones about your...

15 Dec How to Discuss Estate Planning with Your Parents

Posted at 15:13h in End of Life, Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Discussing estate planning and inheritance with your parents can be a difficult conversation. However, it is better to bring up the topic sooner rather than later, especially with elderly parents. At Phelps LaClair, we aim to give families peace of mind with sound estate plans....

transfer of property after death without will

12 Oct Real Estate and Death Without a Will

Posted at 15:17h in End of Life, Wills by Phelps LaClair Law

If you recently lost a parent who did not set up a living trust, you likely have a lot of questions about what happens next. One of the main questions that come up after a parent dies without a will is “who gets the house?”...

Caretakers of the elderly - person placing hands on thigh

19 Dec Caretakers of the Elderly

Posted at 12:37h in Elder Care, End of Life, Long-Term Care Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Our last Phelps LaClair blog post was about aging successfully and how our attitude can make a huge difference in the process of aging. But it’s possible that even with a great attitude and good self-care, a time will come when we simply cannot manage...

19 Feb HIPAA Authorization and End Of Life Decisions

Posted at 09:31h in Asset Protection, End of Life, Estate Planning, Living Will, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

When your time comes, and the end of your life is approaching, you want to know you’ll receive the best possible medical care available. But what happens if you become incapacitated or are in a vegetative state? At that point, you’ll no longer be able...

Elder Law Phoenix Chandler Scottsdale AZ - group of people stretching hands outdoors

09 Apr Medicare and Elder Care in Chandler, Phoenix & Scottsdale AZ

Posted at 10:50h in Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Elder Care. It’s a hot topic for many, especially when it comes to estate planning. None of us wants to think about the possibility of ending up in a long-term care facility like a nursing home. But it’s a reality we’ve got to think about...

veterans asset protection trust arizona - four people in uniform walking holding the American flag

23 Oct The Veterans Asset Protection Trust

Posted at 11:56h in Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life, Veterans Asset Protection Trust by Phelps LaClair Law

There's nothing worse than watching your hard-earned assets dwindle during your golden years. But that is exactly what can occur as a result of spending time in a long-term care facility. Unfortunately, more than half of older Americans will end up in a skilled nursing...

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Functional

Performance

Analytics

Others

Next webinar
starting soonFree Webinar