With an aging population in the US, guardianship of elder parents has become a pressing matter. Phelps LaClair serves Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale. We understand that there are practical, medical, financial, and emotional elements to elderly parent guardianship. We have helped thousands of clients...
You’ve begun taking steps toward planning your estate. And rather than creating a will, you’ve decided to establish a trust fund, which, if funded properly, will enable your assets to be privately distributed to your loved ones without the delay or expense of probate court....
As we approach the end of the decade, we look forward to what the 2020s will bring. One thing is certain: the gift and estate tax exemption is going to change. At Phelps LaClair, serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale, we understand that moving targets...
Why Do You Need a Revocable Trust? “Where there’s a will, there’s a way” is an oft-quoted saying that means if you want something badly enough, you will go to extraordinary lengths to get it. At Phelps LaClair, serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale, the saying...
Everybody needs an estate plan! In today’s internet culture, it’s very tempting to try to write your own. Because Phelps LaClair, serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale has been in business for 40 years, we know how challenging it can be to write an estate...
At Phelps LaClair, with offices in Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale, we know that every generation has specific concerns and values that need to be addressed with custom, well-designed estate plans. We recently posted an article on estate planning for millennials. In that blog post,...
Phelps LaClair is a second generation estate planning law firm with a passion for estate planning in the Phoenix Valley. In a booming economy, like we are currently experiencing, the opportunities for creating wealth are increasing. With greater wealth creation comes a need for greater...
Birthing or adopting a child is one of the most exciting things you will ever experience. And there is so much to do to prepare for their arrival. So, now that you have decided on the theme and colors for your new baby’s nursery, it’s...
No matter how young you are, every adult needs a plan for the future. Adult responsibilities require thoughtful consideration and careful planning to make the most out of one’s time on planet Earth. At Phelps LaClair, we believe that estate planning for millenials is better...
As the TV commercial says: Life comes at you fast. Change seems to be a constant in our ever busy lives. That’s why we at Phelps LaClair have been encouraging you to keep your estate plan up to date. We have been serving our clients...