16 Feb The Role of Executor
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The unsettled estate of a deceased celebrity is back in the news. We recently discussed the problems surrounding Aretha Franklin’s multimillion dollar estate, which is now in probate. Had she established a living trust instead of leaving a handwritten will, the estate would not have...
05 Feb OK, Boomer!
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Boomers OK, Boomers—it’s time to consider some wisdom from Phelps LaClair! Popular culture would have us believe that life is a never-ending party. As a second generation estate planning law firm serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale, we know that you need an estate plan....
24 Jan Geriatric Care Managers
Long-term care planning is one of the key parts of a successful estate plan. Elder care is one component of long-term care planning. You may be far from retirement age, but it is never too soon to begin to consider what should happen if your...
12 Jan New Year’s Resolutions
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At Phelps LaClair, we think it’s a perfect time to make some estate planning New Year’s resolutions. The holidays are over and the credit card bills haven’t yet arrived. The pressure is off for now, so it’s the perfect time to better plan for 2020...
09 Jan DIY Estate Planning
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Planning a trip to Lowe’s or Home Depot for the next project is always fun for the hobbyist in the family. You make your plans on paper and make a list of materials you need, then you head off to the forest of possibilities. It’s...
23 Dec Elderly Parent Guardianship
With an aging population in the US, guardianship of elder parents has become a pressing matter. Phelps LaClair serves Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale. We understand that there are practical, medical, financial, and emotional elements to elderly parent guardianship. We have helped thousands of clients...
22 Nov Benefits of Forming an LLC in Arizona
If you are starting a business, one of your options for is to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC). There are many advantages to forming an LLC, not just for business reasons, but also for your personal finances and estate. Phelps LaClair (with offices...
16 Nov Estate Planning for Young Parents
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At Phelps LaClair, we love children. They remind us that we need to be looking ahead in anticipation of their lives and their challenges. We all desire that our ceiling should be their floor. So in the spirit of building a legacy that you...