Teaching your children about money is an essential part of parenting. In an age where credit card offers are prolific, and prohibitively high interest rates can lead to spiraling debt cycles, the training that children (or grandchildren) receive about money can make or break their...
As estate planning attorneys serving the Phoenix AZ Valley, we’ve had many conversations with families about finances. We’re a law firm that has been around since the early 1980s, so we’ve also had the opportunity to help succeeding generations plan their estates. At Phelps LaClair,...
Are you celebrating this Valentine’s Day with that one person who you want to spend the rest of your life with? There are several steps that couples need to take in order to protect each other in the future. These steps will be slightly different,...
You can control how trust assets are distributed to your beneficiaries. Choosing the right trust distribution method will help protect your estate. It can be a complicated matter that’s best sorted out with the advice of an experienced lawyer. An estate planning attorney can help you...
You have worked hard to build your estate. Every purchase, every investment, every financial decision has been made so you can leave an inheritance that is also a legacy. Phelps LaClair, serving Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa, is a second generation estate planning law firm dedicated...
In Arizona, probate can become active for any estate valued at $75,000.00 or greater, and it can cause your estate to be held up in court for months, or even longer. Probate also involves attorney fees and additional court costs, all of which can easily...
If you’re new to estate planning, you may feel a bit of confusion about some of the words and labels used to a describe the different options available to you. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. At Phelps LaClair, located in Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa Arizona,...
You want to take steps to set up a Living Trust for your family so that if something were to happen to you and your spouse, the trust would enable your hard-earned finances to be available to provide for your children. Should you give the...
When it comes to preparing for the future, Phelps LaClair, located in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and Phoenix, AZ, is ready to come to your aid in every aspect of planning your estate or establishing your LLC. But when it comes to keeping your body and...
If you live in Arizona and you’ve been thinking about protecting your financial assets for the future, it’s wise to understand the state’s legal processes concerning wills and trusts. James Phelps is a second generation estate planning attorney at Phelps LaClair, serving Chandler, Mesa, and...