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  • What Does it Mean to Fund a Living Trust?

    Trusts are wonderful tools for protecting estate assets like bank accounts, money market accounts, properties, businesses, cars, boats, and more. Another big benefit of living trusts is that they keep your estate out of probate court.
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    Phelps LaClair
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Estate Planning Topics

  • Thumbprint being added to an Arizona notary journal for a legal document

    Arizona’s New Notary Thumbprint Law: What It Means for Deeds and Powers of Attorney

    If you are updating your estate plan, transferring real estate into a…

    September 28, 2026

  • How Setting Up a Trust Helps You Avoid Probate

    Setting up a trust is one of the most practical things you…

    April 13, 2026

  • How Much Are Probate Fees in Arizona?

    When Angela lost her father unexpectedly last year, she had no idea…

    April 13, 2026

  • How to Deed Titled Property in Arizona

    Titled assets like real estate, land, and vehicles usually have to go…

    April 6, 2026

  • What Exactly Happens During Probate?

    There are seven steps in the probate process. First, the court will…

    April 2, 2026

  • Talking to Your Parents About Their Estate Plan

    Very few conversations feel as uncomfortable as sitting down with your parents…

    March 31, 2026
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Life & Estate Information Organizer

Everything to gather before your first consultation, in one printable page.
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Prepare for your Estate Planning Consultation

Organize beneficiaries, accounts, and property in one place for your family.
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Revocable Living Trust: Funding Workbook

A step-by-step workbook to make sure your assets are titled into your trust.
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Worksheet

Prepare for Your Probate & Trust Consultation

Organize your loved one’s important documents and information before your probate appointment.
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