15 Jun 3 Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Golden Years

Posted at 13:42h in Elder Care, End of Life, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

The Golden Years are those years when you’ve retired from the workforce, and you’re finally able to do what you desire: putter in the garage, plant a garden, take sightseeing trips, spend time with your grandkids, along with a host of other possibilities. During your...

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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...

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05 Dec Holiday Fun in Phoenix

Posted at 13:00h in Outdoor Fun by Phelps LaClair Law

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...

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26 Feb 7 Estate Tax Planning Strategies

Posted at 04:50h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

    You have worked hard to build your estate. Every purchase, every investment, every financial decision has been made so you can leave an inheritance that is also a legacy. Phelps LaClair, serving Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa, is a second generation estate planning law firm dedicated...

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31 Dec Family-Friendly Winter Hiking Trails Around Phoenix

Posted at 14:17h in Outdoor Fun by Phelps LaClair Law

It’s WINTER in Phoenix! And while much of the United States has to shovel snow and tolerate frigid temperatures, in our neck of the woods (or desert), that means the weather is perfect for getting outside. At Phelps LaClair, we love going outdoors as part...

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28 Sep Goals of Estate Planning in Arizona

Posted at 11:40h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will by Phelps LaClair Law

In Arizona, probate can become active for any estate valued at $75,000.00 or greater, and it can cause your estate to be held up in court for months, or even longer. Probate also involves attorney fees and additional court costs, all of which can easily...

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13 Aug Revocable Living Trusts – Terms Defined

Posted at 11:17h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts by Phelps LaClair Law

If you’re new to estate planning, you may feel a bit of confusion about some of the words and labels used to a describe the different options available to you. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. At Phelps LaClair, located in Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa Arizona,...

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29 Jun Trail Rides Around Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, AZ

Posted at 10:10h in Outdoor Fun, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

In a previous blog post, we shared about the exercise benefits of horse riding. Today, we’d like to highlight several trail rides in our wonderful region of Arizona. We’re Phelps LaClair, and we’ve been part of the greater community around Phoenix ever since the early...

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18 May Funding a Living Trust in Phoenix & Scottsdale AZ

Posted at 15:34h in Estate Planning, IRA Inheritance Trust, Living Trusts by Phelps LaClair Law

You’ve begun taking steps toward planning your estate. And rather than creating a will, you’ve decided to establish a trust fund, which, if funded properly, will enable your assets to be privately distributed to your loved ones without the delay or expense of probate court....

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14 May How to Protect Your Estate from Unnecessary Vulnerability

Posted at 13:51h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

You want to take steps to set up a Living Trust for your family so that if something were to happen to you and your spouse, the trust would enable your hard-earned finances to be available to provide for your children. Should you give the...

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