As a trial lawyer years back, I encountered dozens of horror stories from rental properties. While rental properties may have a place in your investment portfolio, they can be dangerous assets if not properly setup and managed. Phelps LaClair is located in Gilbert Arizona where...
Trusts can be used to your advantage for personal and business reasons to accomplish your goals of reducing or eliminating your estate taxes. Other benefits of trusts include: asset protection, probate avoidance, and safeguarding from creditors or lawsuits. Many types of trusts exist, and they each...
Yes, a trust can own an LLC. In fact, placing your LLC in a trust is often a smart move. When you put your LLC in a trust, you can combine the protections that both entities offer. For example, an LLC will keep your personal assets...
Forming an LLC is a good way to protect your business assets in the event of a lawsuit or bankruptcy. However, if you’re considering creating an LLC, you may be wondering what happens to your ownership interest after you pass away. At Phelps LaClair, we’re...
If you own rental properties in Arizona, you may be wondering whether an LLC is something you really need. While LLCs aren’t mandatory for rental properties, they’re certainly a good idea. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) protects assets like real estate by making them into separate...
Owning rental property can be a great way to build wealth, but with the extra income comes added risk. From liability to taxes to what happens when you’re gone, it’s important to plan ahead so your investment can benefit you and your loved ones. Whether...
The death of a loved one is a challenging time. Unfamiliar legal terms, documents, and processes can make this time even more overwhelming. If you've received a notice of probate of will, or have to send them out as the executor, you may be wondering...
In our last blog post we discussed the benefits of forming a Limited Liability Company for asset protection, taxes, and company structure. Because Phelps LaClair is the leader in the Phoenix Valley when it comes to estate planning, we have many Estate Planning options for...
If you’re thinking of starting a business in Arizona, you want to do it right. You’ve probably heard about a Limited Liability Company, or LLC, and you may be considering this as an option for your startup company. There are many benefits to forming an...
Naming a power of attorney can be a wise step to take. If you are ever incapacitated by an illness or injury, they will be able to do things like pay your bills or receive information about your medical condition, depending on the terms of...