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18 Mar The 7 Most Common Estate Planning Questions Answered

Posted at 09:30h in Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

If you’re just starting your estate planning journey, chances are good you have lots of questions, and you need some answers. It’s perfectly normal to have lots of questions to ask an estate planner, and the experts at Phelps LaClair are here to help. To...

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30 Mar Is Your Life Insurance Included in Your Estate Plan?

Posted at 13:38h in Estate Planning, Life Insurance by Phelps LaClair Law

An estate plan protects your finances and assets so they can be managed the way you want them to be after your death. While most people who come to Phelps LaClair know that an estate plan should include assets like their house, vehicles, and investments,...

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27 May Debunking the 4 Main Reasons People Do Not Have an Estate Plan

Posted at 07:39h in Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Here at Phelps LaClair, we know how important estate planning can be, and we want to make sure that you do as well! We want to eliminate any misconceptions you may have about estate planning, so you can protect yourself and your family’s future. The benefits...

03 Jun What Is a Medical Power of Attorney?

Posted at 14:08h in Advance Directive, Estate Planning, Living Will, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

As we age, our medical needs change. That is just a part of life. And depending on your personal medical history, you may want to plan for an event where, if you cannot communicate directly with doctors and nurses, you have someone who knows your...

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10 May What Is an Advance Directive?

Posted at 09:47h in Advance Directive, Estate Planning, Living Will by Phelps LaClair Law

When most people talk about estate planning, they think it's just for making sure their property goes to their loved ones after they are gone. However, estate planning also encompasses directives for instances when you are still alive, but can not make important decisions for...

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13 Jul What to Bring to Your First Estate Planning Meeting

Posted at 07:37h in Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Congratulations on setting an appointment to meet with an estate planning attorney! That is an important first step in setting up your estate plan. If this is your first time speaking with an advisor, chances are good you have questions on what to bring to...

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23 Aug How to Talk to Your Children About Your Estate Plan

Posted at 08:59h in Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

It can be very difficult to think about estate planning and making arrangements for your children after you pass on. Many people struggle to talk about these topics as well, and talking about estate planning with kids can be even harder. The experts at Phelps...

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08 Oct Creating A Living Will as Part of Your Estate Plan

Posted at 13:53h in End of Life, Living Will, Long-Term Care Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Pope John Paul II said, “The future starts today, not tomorrow.” As an estate planning law firm in Mesa, Chandler, and Phoenix, Phelps LaClair has helped many families with planning their estates. We can affirm Pope John Paul II’s words: planning today for tomorrow is...

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21 Nov Real Estate and Estate Planning in the Phoenix Valley, Part 2

Posted at 12:27h in Estate Planning, Living Will, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

In our most recent blog post we touched on several options for passing on your rental properties and real estate investments to your beneficiaries. In this post, we will look at additional factors to consider in your end-of-life planning as a real estate owner. At...

06 Aug An Estate Plan and Long-Term Care Plan MUST Work Together

Posted at 12:30h in Elder Care, End of Life, Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Your estate plan and your long-term care plan MUST work together. Why? Before we answer that question, we’ll start by briefly explaining the major factors involved in setting up each plan. We’re Phelps LaClair, located in Chandler, Mesa, and Phoenix Arizona. As an estate planning...

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