05 Jun Facts of Advance Directives

Posted at 15:30h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

When it comes to protecting your future, there cannot be enough education. An advance directive can be confused for a last will and testament, but they are distinctly different and Phelps LaClair can help you understand how. While a last will and testament deals with...

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27 Jan Is a Handwritten Will Valid in Arizona?

Posted at 13:31h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

Yes, a handwritten will—sometimes referred to as a holographic will—can be legally valid as long as it meets the conditions required by Arizona law. We will explain these rules in detail, and lay out how to best handle writing a will if you haven’t drafted...

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11 Jan The Best Way to Leave Your House to Your Children

Posted at 12:12h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

A house is a very valuable asset, and by leaving your home to your children you're setting them up with a legacy for the future. At least, that's what most people intend to do when they leave their house to their son or daughter. However,...

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08 Jan Can I Refuse the Job of Trustee? Who Can Do It for Me?

Posted at 09:05h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

Most of the time, being named as the administrator of a trust doesn’t come as a surprise. The founder of the trust will usually get permission from the person they plan on naming as their successor trustee. However, there are some cases where an individual...

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24 Feb Reason #8 to Update your Estate Plan: Your Decision Makers Have Changed

Posted at 13:58h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Team

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Sometimes decisions are easy: two scoops instead of one, for example. Easy. But there are lots of decisions, especially in estate planning, that take a little more thought. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is selecting who will make decisions for...

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28 Feb Reason #9 to Update Your Estate Plan: Prevent “Stuff” from Destroying Relationships

Posted at 14:23h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Team

The rolling pin your mother used to make pie crusts each Thanksgiving...

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14 Feb Reason #7 to Review Your Estate Plan: Your Assets are Unnecessarily Exposed to Lawsuits

Posted at 11:09h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Team

It's Valentine's Day, and in our minds that's the perfect time to think about the future of the people you love most! You've worked hard your whole life to take care of your loved ones...

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23 Apr An LLC and Filing Taxes in Arizona

Posted at 14:21h in LLCs, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

In our last blog post we talked about two different kinds of Limited Liability Companies, or LLCs: Member-Managed or Manager-Managed. Phelps LaClair (with offices in Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa) is ready to help you determine the right LLC for you. If you’re looking to begin...

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31 Oct Phoenix, AZ on the Wills of History

Posted at 12:24h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

Today’s blog post visits the past with a curious look at the earliest will in history, and a quick jaunt through some strange ideas for bequeathing estates to family members or friends. At our Phelps LaClair offices located in Mesa, Chandler, and Phoenix, AZ, we’ve...

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08 Nov Let Jeffrey LaClair Minimize Estate Planning Taxation in the Phoenix Valley

Posted at 10:53h in Estate Planning, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

There are many hidden gems in the Phoenix Valley; natural landmarks; historical firsts; interesting eateries and pubs; and Jeffrey LaClair. Yes, we include our very own Phelps LaClair attorney, Jeffrey LaClair, in that list of hidden gems. Jeffrey has strong experience and much wisdom regarding...

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