estate planning Tag Archives

09 Aug Who Should Be Your Beneficiary

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

The easiest and clearest way to leave someone money, possessions, or valuables when you pass away is through choosing a beneficiary. The decision of who to make your beneficiary should be carefully considered and can change with significant life events or legal requirements. Making the...

21 Jul Arizona Treasures Pt. 3: The Desert

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

Brown. Dry. Heat waves gleaming off the rocks. Cacti surrounding you. Thirst that seems unquenchable, and only sand in sight. Is this the picture you get when you think of the desert? Most people think of the desert as a wasteland that has nothing to...

19 Oct The Three Estate Planning Tools Everyone Needs

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

Estate planning is an essential life task that will enable you to have the peace of mind of being certain that if you unexpectedly die or become incapacitated, your loved ones will be taken care of. Without proper planning, your loved ones will not only...

14 Apr 10 Questions to Ask If You Are Looking for an Estate Planning Attorney

Posted at 17:34h in Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

At Phelps LaClair, when we prepare an estate plan for you it is a lifelong commitment – not just a one-and-done arrangement. We are invested in the Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler and surrounding Phoenix metro communities. That is why taking time to make sure you have...

16 Dec Why is An Estate Plan So Important?

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

Estate planning is a strategic step to setting your finances and assets in order prior to incapacitation or death. Life has many unexpected turns along the way, and when we plan for them in advance, it saves time, money, and unnecessary headaches. The estate planning...

07 Dec Christmas Festivities in Phoenix

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

Christmas in the desert: can it really be that festive? We shout out a resounding "YES" to answer that question! Phoenix has a tremendous amount to offer when it comes to Yuletide festivities. Phelps LaClair, located in Gilbert and Scottsdale, is passionate about estate planning,...

02 Jul Who’s Got the Power (of Attorney)? Part 2 – Phoenix, AZ

Posted at 16:48h in End of Life, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

In a recent blog post, we discussed the importance of naming a financial durable power of attorney to act on your behalf in the decision-making process. That person is given legal authority to carry out any financial directives in your stead, should you become incapacitated...

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13 Apr Elder Care and Nursing Home Costs in Phoenix, AZ

Posted at 10:56h in Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

In our last two blog posts, we introduced several key concepts involved with Long-Term Care. In today’s blog post we’ll finish the 3-part series by highlighting possible solutions for protecting your estate’s assets from the prohibitive costs of Long-Term Care. At Phelps LaClair in Phoenix,...

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23 Mar Does Arizona Collect Estate Taxes?

Posted at 08:32h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will by Phelps LaClair Law

Taxation on Wills and Trusts? Part of wise estate planning is to understand laws concerning taxation of wills and trusts before you or your beneficiaries need to act on them. Phelps LaClair, serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Gilbert, has been helping clients with the ins...

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11 Jul Real Family Conversations About Estate Plans, Part 2

Posted at 15:52h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will by Phelps LaClair Law

Having transparent conversations with your adult children about your estate plan is difficult enough without the complication of divorce or remarriage. And if there are stepchildren involved, maintaining healthy relationships while planning for the future can be even more challenging. At Phelps LaClair, serving Scottsdale...

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