Starting conversations about things like inheritance and end-of-life decisions can be very difficult. However, it’s important to discuss these topics with your parents sooner rather than later. The decisions they make now will significantly impact your life in the future. By making sure they have...
Probate is a long and costly process that places an unnecessary burden on your loved ones. If you want to avoid probate in Arizona, you’ll need more than just a will in your estate plan. Wills are always subject to probate, and that is why...
If you understand and work with tax laws, your estate plan will be all the stronger for it. Knowing when certain taxes will apply, especially those that occur after your passing, is very important. Planning ahead is the only way to avoid incurring extraneous taxes...
Although Arizona doesn’t have an estate tax, the federal government does. Arizona doesn’t impose an inheritance tax either, but you could still have to pay taxes on inheritance that comes from another state. At Phelps LaClair, we understand that estate and inheritance tax laws and...
If you or a loved one dies without a will, the Arizona inheritance laws can complicate the process of distributing your assets. At Phelps LaClair, we can help you leave an inheritance without burdening your loved ones. We can also help incorporate any inheritance you...
The future of the estate tax exemption is not yet concrete. However, we’re getting closer to understanding how wealthy estates may be affected if the bill known as The 99.5 Percent Act becomes law. Currently, the federal estate tax exemption is $11.7 million for an individual...
Some aspects of estate planning can be extremely complicated and lead to headaches—especially tax issues. Whether you’re the estate planner, the grantor, or a beneficiary, the experts at Phelps LaClair can answer all of your questions. You could be in the beginning phases of estate planning...
There are changes that are coming with a new Presidential administration in 2021. Changes in the Federal Tax Code are expected to be announced soon. At Phelps LaClair, serving Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, and the Phoenix Valley, we know one of the questions will concern the...
Many of our clients at Phelps LaClair have property and financial holdings in foreign countries. They may own property in a nation other than the US. Or, they may have offshore bank accounts or stocks in foreign based companies. There are special considerations in estate...
No matter who is elected (or re-elected) on November 3, estate planning tax strategies post-election will need to be reassessed. Phelps LaClair is a second generation estate planning law firm serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale. Helping our clients to navigate changing tax laws is...