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...
Inheriting assets from a loved one, no matter how small, can be both a blessing and a curse. One of the many questions that may arise when trying to navigate the complex process of settling an estate in Arizona is whether or not you have...
Although Arizona doesn’t have an estate tax, the federal government does. Arizona doesn’t impose an inheritance tax either, but you could still have to pay taxes on inheritance that comes from another state. At Phelps LaClair, we understand that estate and inheritance tax laws and...
If you or a loved one dies without a will, the Arizona inheritance laws can complicate the process of distributing your assets. At Phelps LaClair, we can help you leave an inheritance without burdening your loved ones. We can also help incorporate any inheritance you...
Every April the Internal Revenue Service comes knocking on the door, looking for 1040s, 1099s, Schedule Cs, and a check for the bottom line. At Phelps LaClair, serving Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and the Phoenix Valley, we are sometimes asked by our clients if they will...