At Phelps LaClair, we’ve been helping families in Chandler, Mesa, and Gilbert plan ahead for more than 40 years, and through multiple generations. We understand elder law, tax law, and estate planning. And we’d like to shed some light on long-term care insurance needs in...
Estate Planning is by nature a multi-generational undertaking. One of the primary reasons you plan is so you can leave your estate to your children and grandchildren. Once wealth is generated, it is important that it is not only preserved, but also nurtured, so it...
As you look forward to your retirement years, Medicaid is one possible income source to help provide for future Long-Term Care needs. It’s possible to be Medicaid eligible and still protect your financial assets for future generations. There’s a secret to being Medicaid eligible though,...
Only two things are certain, as they say: death and taxes. If you’re a real estate investor, you probably already plan for the certainty of paying taxes on your rental properties. But do you have a plan in place, should something happen to you? Phelps...
An important step in estate planning is to complete the paperwork for a durable power of attorney (POA). There are two types of powers of attorney, a financial POA and a health POA. A financial power of attorney document provides for someone of your choosing...
We love our work. You might say it’s in our genes, since we’re a second generation estate planning firm. Stephen Phelps started our firm and was a friend to his clients, known for his wisdom and his good sense of humor. Today, James Phelps and...
If you need special medical care, you make an appointment with a doctor who is trained in the field of medicine pertaining to your need. If you’re building a home, you want a contractor with a good track record, who does quality work. When it...
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...
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...
We Know What Works Most first generation estate planning law firms have very little experience implementing living trusts in real life. However, at Phelps LaClair, we don’t just design living trusts on the “front end,” we also implement them on the “back end.” We have decades...