Today’s blog post visits the past with a curious look at the earliest will in history, and a quick jaunt through some strange ideas for bequeathing estates to family members or friends. At our Phelps LaClair we’ve been helping families create successful estate plans for...
Having transparent conversations with your adult children about your estate plan is difficult enough without the complication of divorce or remarriage. And if there are stepchildren involved, maintaining healthy relationships while planning for the future can be even more challenging. At Phelps LaClair, we specialize in...
Over the 4th of July weekend, I came home from a trip to one of my favorite places on earth: Alpine, Arizona. This is where my family has had a cabin since I was 5 years old. The cabin itself doesn’t amount to much, but...
Not every inheritance is a welcome one. There are many reasons someone might want to refuse a bequest—a large amount could become a tax burden or disqualify them from government benefits. Or perhaps they feel that another person would appreciate it more, so they want...
Establishing your future through effective estate planning is a smart move that can save you time and money. Utilizing a living trust limits the risks of your assets being tied up in court by probate, can save estate taxes, and protect inheritances for your loved...
People sometimes have concerns about leaving an inheritance to a particular child or other beneficiary. They may be worried about this person’s ability to handle it wisely, whether due to age or responsible capacity. Phelps LaClair, with offices in Gilbert and Scottsdale Arizona, has years...
Preparing for the future is an important part of life. An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is one very common financial investment that includes tax benefits to help people save for their golden years and pass on an inheritance to successive generations. But if plans haven't been...
You’ve worked hard all week. You’ve made countless business decisions, answered plenty of questions, attended quite a few meetings, and/or taken on scores of technical challenges. After all that mental strain your soul is longing to de-stress, and your body is asking for exercise. Sounds...
Losing a family member is hard enough without the added stress of complications that can occur as a result of poor estate planning on the part of the deceased. But if you have a revocable living trust, grieving family members will be spared from experiencing...
As the saying goes, experience is a great teacher. Added to two generations of legal know-how, experience has given Phelps law (in Chandler, Mesa, and Phoenix Arizona) tremendous foresight in setting up our clients’ estates for a successful future. We know what works and we...