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To set future generations up for financial success, you need to have a plan in place for transferring that wealth with the fewest penalties possible. Here's how to build generational wealth with estate planning.

01 Apr How Estate Planning Can Help You Build Generational Wealth

Posted at 12:19h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

You’ve spent your whole life working hard to achieve your financial goals, and of course you want to pass that wealth on to your children and grandchildren. However, building generational wealth involves much more than acquiring valuable assets. It also takes some careful financial planning,...

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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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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...

It’s your will, so you should be able to alter it if you wish. However, making handwritten changes to a will isn’t always a wise idea. Here’s why.

29 Aug Can You Make Handwritten Changes to a Will?

Posted at 07:14h in Wills by Phelps LaClair Law

Keeping your will up-to-date is very important. Whether you want to add a new family member or new assets to your will, it’s best to make those changes as soon as possible. But even if you meet with your estate planning attorney on a regular basis,...

If you’re a single parent, creating an estate plan is more important than ever. Here are three steps you can take to secure your child’s future.

14 Dec Three Crucial Estate Planning Moves for Single Parents

Posted at 08:15h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

Being a single parent is quite common in the United States—in fact, the Census Bureau estimates that 23% of U.S. children live in single parent homes. Some people begin the parenthood journey all on their own, while others might have lost a partner to death...

24 Dec How to Spread Holiday Cheer All Year

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

Holidays are a time for joy, laughter, pretty lights, great decorations, and delicious food. We gather with friends and family, we connect with past acquaintances, we enjoy festivities and special events. And in the middle of all the activities that go along with holiday seasons,...

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25 Jun Advantages & Disadvantages of an Irrevocable Trust

Posted at 11:03h in Living Trusts by Phelps LaClair Law

When you’re looking to protect your assets for future generations, calling on the expertise of an estate planning lawyer is a smart idea. At Phelps LaClair Firm we’ve been helping families in the Phoenix Valley choose the right estate planning vehicle for their needs for...

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12 Nov Thanksgiving Morning Fun: Sign Up for a Local Turkey Trot!

Posted at 13:09h in Outdoor Fun by Phelps LaClair Law

Before we stuff ourselves—quite literally!—during Thanksgiving dinner, the staff at Phelps LaClair loves to get together with their families and friends to participate in a morning turkey trot. Running is a great way to spend some time with loved ones while getting in some metabolism-boosting...

12 Aug 9 Great Places to Take Photos in the Phoenix Valley

Posted at 08:55h in Outdoor Fun by Phelps LaClair Law

At Phelps LaClair, with offices in Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa, we love the outdoor opportunities available to us in the Phoenix Valley. There are so many wonderful things to do, places to go, and much to see. One of the extraordinary advantages of living here...

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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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