09 Jan DIY Estate Planning

Posted at 14:30h in Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

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...

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06 Sep What Is Elder Law?

Posted at 08:31h in Elder Law, Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

As the baby boom generation enters retirement, elder care planning has become an important topic in the estate planning community. One of the biggest concerns is elder law. Simply put, elder law addresses the legal needs of an aging population. It is a specialty field...

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27 May Aretha’s Handwritten Will(s)

Posted at 11:03h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Probate by Phelps LaClair Law

Aretha Franklin has been in the news this week. She died last August without a will, and her estate of $80 million dollars has been tied up in probate court. It was announced several days ago that as some of her belongings were being moved...

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07 Dec Online Trusts and Wills: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You

Posted at 12:52h in Estate Planning, Free Seminars, Living Trusts, Long-Term Care Planning, Special Needs Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

These days you can pay a fee and create your own online trust or will. The claim of the sites that offer these do-it-yourself forms is that you’ll save time and expense. But we’ve got a different perspective. At Phelps LaClair firm in the Phoenix...

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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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18 Aug Types of Trusts Used in Estate Planning

Posted at 11:51h in Estate Planning, IRA Inheritance Trust, Living Trusts, Special Needs Trust, Veterans Asset Protection Trust by Phelps LaClair Law

There are many kinds of trusts, and sorting through which one is right for your estate plan can feel a little like trying to figure out the best car to buy among the more than 240 models available in the United States. Fortunately, there are...

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04 Apr Long-Term Care-Definitions-Mesa, AZ

Posted at 12:40h in Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Phelps LaClair has offices in Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa, AZ. We do estate planning, which includes helping you with Wills and Trusts, Trust Administration, Special Needs Planning, and most other aspects of securing your financial future. Since it’s our business to help you look ahead,...

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30 Mar Arizona Wills Trusts

Posted at 13:47h by Phelps LaClair Law

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09 Jan Dangers of Do It Yourself (DIY) Plans

Posted at 08:00h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

DIY, or do-it-yourself, has become a common phrase in modern language. And while a DIY attitude may work well to foster creativity for daily life, when it comes to estate planning, DIY can cause devastating complications—which is the last thing you want your family to...

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20 Dec Establishing Guardianship

Posted at 08:00h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

Each year as the holidays approach, we treasure the joy of celebrating with our extended relatives and our immediate family members. It’s a time to reflect on the richness of family as we consider the past and look to the future. In order to assure...

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