Elder Care. It’s a hot topic for many, especially when it comes to estate planning. None of us wants to think about the possibility of ending up in a long-term care facility like a nursing home. But it’s a reality we’ve got to think about...
When you hear the term estate planning, the first thing you probably think about is a person in their mid-60’s, or older. Well today we’re going to challenge your perception. What if we told you that you should have an estate plan much earlier than...
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...
Phelps LaClair is a second-generation estate planning firm in Gilbert, Arizona, where helping you plan for your family’s future isn’t just part of what we do, it’s all we do! In considering which type of legal document might be best to protect your legacy, you’ve...
If you’re thinking of starting a business in Arizona, you want to do it right. You’ve probably heard about a Limited Liability Company, or LLC, and you may be considering this as an option for your startup company. There are many benefits to forming an...
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....
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...
At Phelps LaClair, we know that estate planning is all about protecting your assets. And your greatest asset is your health! We also know that regular exercise leads to a longer, healthier life, so we encourage our clients (and everyone else for that matter) to...
There is a quote from Jason Bourne in one of the early Bourne Trilogy novels: “Rest is a weapon.” Bourne was exhausted from days of sleeplessness. In spite of needing to stay vigilant, he recognized that he needed rest in order to be able to...
You and your spouse are both vital and healthy, and you don’t plan on getting sick. Why then, should you make the effort now to prepare for end-of-life issues? After all, you’re confident you’ve set aside enough retirement funds to give you plenty of leeway,...