Happy New Year! Here at Phelps LaClair, we love this time of year. It’s a great time to reflect on the past year and the perfect time to set aspirations for the year ahead. Were you able to achieve the goals you set for yourself...
When was the last time you updated your will? There are plenty of reasons to update your will, the number one reason being that your estate plan should always reflect your current wishes. At Phelps LaClair, we understand the importance of keeping estate plans up-to-date....
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...
Create a Living Will Your End of Life Care Decisions Should Not be a Guessing Game A Living Will is an essential piece of your estate plan because it spells out your end-of-life medical decisions. A Living Will allows your family and physicians to rest assured...
Losing a family member is hard enough without the added stress of complications that can occur as a result of poor estate planning on the part of the deceased. But if a Revocable Living Trust is set in place, grieving family members will be spared...
The novel coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future. We at Phelps LaClair want you to know you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. Now is a great time to be proactive and plan ahead should you...
Failing to plan is planning to fail. That may seem over the top, but if you don’t have a life plan in place, you are at the mercy of circumstance. If you are one of our clients, you already know that your estate plan is...
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...
At Phelps LaClair in Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa, we often get questions like: “What is the difference between wills and estate plans?” We know from 40 years of experience that wills cannot encompass all the complexities of end-of-life issues. If you have any property at...