Since more than half of Americans turning 65 today will eventually require some sort of long-term care, part of establishing a secure financial future involves knowing how to protect your assets and your estate from exorbitant nursing care costs. Phelps LaClair is an Arizona law...
Every adult needs a will, whether they're 18 or 78, whether they're making their own way or they're already a millionaire. You see, a will isn't just about deciding who gets your savings account or your house or your comic book collection after you die....
Everybody needs to have regular exercise to stay healthy. Yes, we are an estate planning law firm, but Phelps LaClair is also big on exercise as a way of increasing life satisfaction, good health, and longevity. But not every form of exercise needs to be...
Starting conversations about things like inheritance and end-of-life decisions can be very difficult. However, it’s important to discuss these topics with your parents sooner rather than later. The decisions they make now will significantly impact your life in the future. By making sure they have...
Spiders, ghosts, and skeletons abound this time of year. And while most people enjoy scary things like haunted houses and horror movies, they often harbor secret fears. Being afraid to write a will is one of them. But don’t worry—there’s nothing scary about estate planning...
If you are legally married, it’s important to know how your marital status will affect the distribution of your estate. For instance, whether or not your spouse inherits your property depends on which state you live in. Some states consider certain assets to be community...
Don’t let a simple mistake undo all the hard work you put into writing your will. If there is a mistake in your will, it could make the will invalid or prevent your assets from ending up in the right hands at the right time....
When a family member dies with assets held in a revocable living trust, it is likely that someone in the family has been named as a successor trustee who will administer the trust. If this person is you, Phelps LaClair offers our condolences to you...
When you hear the term estate planning, the first thing you probably think about is a person in their mid-60’s, or older. Well today we’re going to challenge your perception. What if we told you that you should have an estate plan much earlier than...
The first step toward establishing a legacy for the next generation is to find a professional estate planning team that understands your needs and goals. And the biggest obstacle to taking this step is procrastination. For the past forty years, Phelps LaClair has been designing...