People typically think about Estate Planning only in the context of their big assets. These assets could be their house, various investments, business assets etc.. But what about all the “little stuff” around the house? Phelps LaClair wants to clarify ways to help with estate planning...
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...
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...
With the various dimensions that there are to estate planning and asset protection, Phelps LaClair wants to assist you in gaining more insight of what is best for you. As most estate planning education is focused around married couples, it is just as important for...
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...
When it comes to protecting your future, there cannot be enough education. An advance directive can be confused for a last will and testament, but they are distinctly different and Phelps LaClair can help you understand how. While a last will and testament deals with...
At Phelps LaClair Firm we want to be there with you every step of the way. We want to help you from the beginning of the process to the very end and even beyond that. Many estate planning attorneys charge their clients several hundred dollars...
Who We Are In the early 1980’s, Stephen Phelps, an Arizona native, closed his piano studio and decided to help bring peace of mind to people through preparing living trusts. He worked to educate people on what a trust is, how it benefits them, protects them,...
James Phelps is managing partner at Phelps LaClair, an estate planning law firm in Mesa, Arizona. The law firm was established over 40 years ago by Stephen Phelps, James’ father. Born and raised in the East Valley, James has strong ties to the state of...
Living Trust Vs Wills When it comes to your future and how to protect you and your loved ones, knowing what fits your needs is the greatest protection. As an estate planning law firm in Arizona, Phelps LaClair is here to help. When legal concepts can seem...