When most people think of the assets that make up an estate, they imagine homes, bank accounts, or family heirlooms. But for Arizona entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners, their intellectual property (IP) holdings may be the most valuable assets they own. Whether it’s a copyrighted book,...
Trusts can be used to your advantage for personal and business reasons to accomplish your goals of reducing or eliminating your estate taxes. Other benefits of trusts include: asset protection, probate avoidance, and safeguarding from creditors or lawsuits. Many types of trusts exist, and they each...
As a business owner, your company is an important part of your legacy. You've devoted your life to establishing and maintaining a solid, sustainable business. Naturally, you want your business to remain in good hands. At Phelps LaClair, serving the Phoenix Valley, we care as...
When it’s time to retire and you’re a business owner, leaving isn’t as simple as just picking a day on the calendar. It requires thought, communication, and legal action. If you intend to pass your business on to your children, grandchildren, or other family members,...
If you own rental properties in Arizona, you may be wondering whether an LLC is something you really need. While LLCs aren’t mandatory for rental properties, they’re certainly a good idea. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) protects assets like real estate by making them into separate...
Forming an LLC is a good way to protect your business assets in the event of a lawsuit or bankruptcy. However, if you’re considering creating an LLC, you may be wondering what happens to your ownership interest after you pass away. At Phelps LaClair, we’re...
Whether you’re considering starting a business or are already in the process of starting one, you’ll need to plan how you will protect your personal assets. Without the right protection, your personal assets could be taken in a lawsuit against your business. At Phelps LaClair,...
A family business is a valuable asset that you’ll want to leave in the right hands after you’re gone. However, unless you make a plan for transferring your business, you will have no control over who gains ownership when you pass. The experts at Phelps...