Living Will Category Archives

03 Jun What Is a Medical Power of Attorney?

Posted at 14:08h in Advance Directive, Estate Planning, Living Will, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

As we age, our medical needs change. That is just a part of life. And depending on your personal medical history, you may want to plan for an event where, if you cannot communicate directly with doctors and nurses, you have someone who knows your...

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10 May What Is an Advance Directive?

Posted at 09:47h in Advance Directive, Estate Planning, Living Will by Phelps LaClair Law

When most people talk about estate planning, they think it's just for making sure their property goes to their loved ones after they are gone. However, estate planning also encompasses directives for instances when you are still alive, but can not make important decisions for...

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09 Aug Last Will vs. Living Will: What’s the Difference?

Posted at 13:42h in End of Life, Estate Planning, Living Will, Wills by Phelps LaClair Law

When you first begin your estate planning journey, chances are good you will hear a lot of different terms that may confuse you. Take “last wills” and “living wills,” for example. Are they the same thing? Or do you need both? Let’s take a closer...

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08 Oct Creating A Living Will as Part of Your Estate Plan

Posted at 13:53h in End of Life, Living Will, Long-Term Care Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Pope John Paul II said, “The future starts today, not tomorrow.” As an estate planning law firm in Mesa, Chandler, and Phoenix, Phelps LaClair has helped many families with planning their estates. We can affirm Pope John Paul II’s words: planning today for tomorrow is...

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21 Nov Real Estate and Estate Planning in the Phoenix Valley, Part 2

Posted at 12:27h in Estate Planning, Living Will, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

In our most recent blog post we touched on several options for passing on your rental properties and real estate investments to your beneficiaries. In this post, we will look at additional factors to consider in your end-of-life planning as a real estate owner. At...

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11 Jun Estate Plan 3-Year Checkup-Phoenix, AZ

Posted at 13:01h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will by Phelps LaClair Law

As we age, we all understand the importance of taking time for a yearly medical checkup with our doctor. We also know biannual dental checkups are vital in helping to prevent tooth decay, so our teeth can remain healthy for the duration of our lives....

04 May Estate Planning Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted at 17:49h in Advance Directive, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will by Phelps LaClair Law

In this time of the COVID-19 crisis, many people are asking what will happen to their families if they become sick. Phelps LaClair has been in the estate planning business for forty years. In our time of serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale, we can...

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20 Dec Establishing Guardianship

Posted at 08:00h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

Each year as the holidays approach, we treasure the joy of celebrating with our extended relatives and our immediate family members. It's a time to reflect on the richness of family as we consider the past and look to the future. In order to assure...

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09 Aug Who Should Be Your Beneficiary

Posted at 08:00h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

The easiest and clearest way to leave someone money, possessions, or valuables when you pass away is through choosing a beneficiary. The decision of who to make your beneficiary should be carefully considered and can change with significant life events or legal requirements. Making the...

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16 Dec Why is An Estate Plan So Important?

Posted at 08:00h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

Estate planning is a strategic step to setting your finances and assets in order prior to incapacitation or death. Life has many unexpected turns along the way, and when we plan for them in advance, it saves time, money, and unnecessary headaches. The estate planning...

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