Estate plans. You’re old enough to know they’re important. And for a while now, you’ve had that nagging thought in the back of your mind that it’s time to take steps and establish a plan for your financial future. But you don’t know what to...
Both a Living Trust and a Will are legal documents that state how you want your financial assets to be distributed after your death. But what’s the difference between a living trust and a last will and testament? Is one better for protecting future beneficiaries...
Wouldn’t you love to be able to meet your estate planning lawyer before you choose to work with a certain firm? Making decisions about your estate isn’t something you take lightly. You want advisors who know what they’re talking about. That’s one reason Phelps LaClair,...
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...
We always enjoy getting out in nature as a way to keep healthy. And now that fall is finally here, we’re excited to embrace the cooler weather and have more outdoor adventures! The comfortable temps also bring more wildlife activity, so grab your binoculars if...
Who We Are In the early 1980’s, Stephen Phelps, an Arizona native, closed his piano studio and decided to help bring peace of mind to people through preparing living trusts. He worked to educate people on what a trust is, how it benefits them, protects them,...
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...
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,...
At Phelps LaClair, we believe that rest is important for our lives to be in balance. The author of the Bourne Trilogy series said, “Rest is a weapon.” As the year is winding down and we are heading into the busy holiday season, remember to...
Long-term care encompasses medical and support services for people who have a degenerative illness, injury or incapacitation. It is an expensive process that can drain your estate quickly. As an estate planning law firm in Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale, Phelps LaClair advises all of...